Recipes

[Beebee2]

I copied the following info from budget 101.com, and thought you might like it, also. We quit using m/w popcorn a long time ago, but I'm ready to do it again with these simple instructions.

Microwave Popcorn

Did you know you can make your own microwave popcorn in under 4 minutes? Store bought microwave popcorn is convenient, but it’s loaded with fats/oils/sodium, etc., and you can make your own healthier, far less expensive microwave popcorn, complete with various flavors of seasoning in under 4 minutes. You'll need:

paper bag, lunch size
1/4 c popcorn kernels
2 to 3 T melted butter, opt
Popcorn salt or table salt, to taste, opt
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or other cheese sprinkle, opt

Pour the unpopped kernels of popcorn in the paper bag.

Fold the top of the bag over twice to close. Each fold should be 1/2 inch deep; the kernels need room to pop. Seal the bag with a tiny piece of tape.

Put the bag in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pops are 5 seconds apart.

Remove the bag from the oven and open it carefully, avoiding the steam. If desired, drizzle it with melted butter, then toss with salt and cheese, close the top, shake the bag to distribute it evenly, pour into a bowl and serve.

Voila, Healthy snack in under 4 minutes.

BBQ Popcorn Spice Mix

2 t dried parsley
2 t paprika
1/2 t hickory smoke salt
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t garlic powder

Blend and sprinkle on popcorn .

Cajun Popcorn

1 t paprika
1/2 t garlic salt
1/8 t of each white, red, and black pepper
1/4 c margarine or butter
10 c popped corn

Melt margarine or butter. Stir in seasonings. Toss with popcorn, coat evenly.

Cheesy BBQ Popcorn Seasoning

2 Tbs. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 t chili powder
1/2 t garlic salt
1/4 t onion powder
8 c popped popcorn
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients; pour mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with cheese, stirring well.
Yield: 8 c

Chili Popcorn Seasoning

1 t salt
1 t chili powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t ground cumin
1 tbsp. dried onion flakes cayenne pepper to taste

Use 2 Tsp mixed in butter pour over popped corn.

Combine dry spices and seal in Ziploc or vacuum seal bag, or jar. Measure all into a Ziploc bag, seal and shake to combine. Pour into a spice jar or bottle.

Dill Popcorn Seasoning Mix

1 t salt
1 t dill weed
1 t dried parsley
1 t dried chives
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 c corn, popped
butter to taste

Combine the salt, dill, parsley, chives and garlic powder. Mix well. Use one or two teaspoons per 1/2 c corn, popped with the butter.