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October is National Popcorn Month--Pop up a batch or two!!
October is national popcorn month because popcorn is harvested
each fall in the Midwest USA. This all-time favorite snack is
cheap, easy to make, and most people like it--the perfect treat!
Try some of our favorite popcorn recipes:
1. Pink Elephant Popcorn -- Very pretty pink! Strawberry is our
favorite flavor!
3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, 4
tablespoons dry strawberry flavored gelatin, 2 quarts popped
popcorn
Melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows until they are
soft, but not melted. Add flavored gelatin mix. Stir until
everything is a nice pink color throughout. The gelatin may not
dissolve completely, but that's ok. Pour evenly over popcorn and
stir until popcorn is evenly coated. Cool. Enjoy!
2. Kettle Korn - A true classic!
1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup popcorn, 1/4 cup sugar
Heat oil in popper (or large soup pot). Add popcorn and sugar.
Pop as usual. Remove immediately to avoid burning. If you use
white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls. If you use brown
sugar, it will taste like caramel corn. To add color: add a few
drops of food coloring on the unmelted sugar when ingredients are
put in popper. Dot drops around in 6 or 8 places. Don't squirt
in one spot or it will lump!
3. Crispy Popcorn Snack - Savory and delicious!
3 quarts popped corn, 1/4 cup butter - melted, 1/2 small can
French fried onions, 1/4 cup bacon bits, salt to taste
Toss popped corn with melted butter. Stir in French fried onions
and bacon bits. Sprinkle with salt. Place on jelly roll pan or
baking sheet. Heat oven to 250°F. Bake for 5 minutes; serve hot.
4. Pizza Popcorn
3 quarts popped corn, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons dry
spaghetti sauce mix, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Place popcorn in a large bowl. Warm olive oil in microwave.
Drizzle over popcorn; sprinkle with dry spaghetti sauce powder
and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat popcorn.
5. Sugar and Spice Popcorn -- Addicting!
1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg,
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 quarts popped corn
Melt butter over low heat. Add sugar and spices. Stir until sugar
is dissolved. Drizzle over popcorn and toss to mix well. Other
spices can be substituted: allspice, anise, cloves, ginger, mint
or even pumpkin pie spice.
About The Author: Copyright 2004 by Leslie Sausage
Leslie Sausage is a web designer, freelance writer and mom. She is the author of several e-books. **The newest e-book "Favorite Popcorn Recipes for National Popcorn Month" is a collection of over 165 recipes for popcorn.** For more creative, practical and fun ideas for your home visit Frugal Homemaker at http://www.frugalhomemaker.com
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