How to upgrade popcorn?

Nutritional yeast, MSG, miso, Parmesan cheese, dulse granules, mushroom powder, fish sauce, and shrimp paste are all savory powerhouses that will make any bowl of microwave popcorn sing.

Is tajin good on popcorn?

We found this chili lime seasoning at Trader Joe's, but the Tajin brand chili lime seasoning would work great as well in this recipe. I'm anxious to try it out on other stuff as well, but I can say it makes a perfect popcorn seasoning.

What to add to popcorn at home?

For savory popcorn: Olive oil, kosher salt, and nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is the perfect seasoning if you want cheesy flavor but also want vegan popcorn seasoning. For sweet popcorn: Olive oil, cinnamon, and a dash of brown sugar. This will satisfy your sweet cravings without making your teeth hurt!

How to get popcorn seasoning to stick to popcorn?

Use melted butter or oil: Before adding the popcorn seasoning, toss the popcorn with melted butter or oil. Canola, sunflower or olive oil works well. This will help the seasoning adhere to the popcorn. Shake the popcorn: Place the popcorn in a large paper or plastic bag, add the seasoning and shake the bag vigorously.

Do you add seasoning before or after popping popcorn?

You add seasoning after popping the popcorn. However, keep in mind to always add your seasoning while the popcorn is still hot. That way, moisture residue from popping steam will help your seasoning stick to the popcorn.

How to make popcorn that tastes like movie theater?

Flavor with butter and salt. Pour half of the butter or ghee over the popcorn, cover, and shake the pot to coat. Pour the remaining butter or ghee over the popcorn and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon finely ground kosher salt, table salt, or popcorn salt. Cover again and shake. Serve immediately.

What do Mexicans put Tajin on?

Tajín adds the perfect pow to your favorite fruits and veggies, or basically anything you can get away with adding it to. Mexican hardcore fans of Tajín strongly recommend trying it with apples, oranges, watermelon, mangos and pineapples, corn on the cob, and the list goes on.

Can I put Chamoy on popcorn?

Popcorn 🍿 with Tajin and Chamoy, get it in the taproom! A must try... it's heavenly.

What is the secret ingredient in popcorn?

The flavor all comes down to one ingredient: Flavacol. You've likely never heard of Flavacol because, really, only movie theaters use it. Essentially, it's butter-flavored salt. It's a really fine, bright orange powder that adds that buttery flavor you crave and the signature yellow color.

What is the secret to popcorn?

Tip. As the popcorn pops, try to keep the lid slightly ajar to let the steam from the popcorn release (the popcorn will be drier and crisper and less tough). Once the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat: Remove the lid and dump the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.

What are good seasonings for popcorn?

SPICES: Spices are one of the easiest and healthiest ways to create popcorn seasonings. Chili powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, cumin, cayenne powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and paprika all taste great in a variety of combinations.

How to jazz up a bag of popcorn?

Here are some ideas:Add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, garlic powder, chili powder, or cumin. Sprinkle on some nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. Melt some butter or coconut oil and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix in some dried herbs, like rosemary or thyme.

Which flavor is best for popcorn?

Classic Butter - Classic buttered popcorn is the most popular flavor and a fan favorite. It's perfect for movie nights and a snack to enjoy anytime. Kettle Corn - Kettle corn is a delicious mix of sweet and salty flavors. It's a perfect snack for those who like a little bit of both.

Party Popcorn Saturday: Neapolitan Popcorn Recipe (2024)

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I am so excited to finally debut this 5-part weekly series that I’m calling Party Popcorn Saturdays. I’ve been plotting this for weeks and weeks and just dying to share it with you guys!

Some of you may already know, but my cookbook Party Popcorn was just released this week!! So, to celebrate the release of the book and to say a big THANK YOU to all of you, my amazing readership, I’ve lined up 5 weeks of sharing some of my favorite recipes from the book with a coordinating giveaway at the end of the series.

Each week I’ll share a new recipe and a new giveaway item that I will be giving away at the series finale on January 13! 5 delicious popcorn recipes, 5 super-sweet prizes, and 5 signed copies of Party Popcorn. Are you ready to get started?!

This is one of my very favorite photos from the book (photography credit to the super talented Jason Wyche). I love the gift box styling, and (of course) the bright, beautiful pink against the brown and white. Gorgeous!

And absolutely easy and delicious too! Chocolate-covered popcorn is one of my favorite go-to recipes for gifting and entertaining. It’s cheap, easy, tastes good, and packages well. Plus, you can dress it up with sprinkles and colors making it extra fancy as needed 🙂

Neapolitan is such a classic trio of dessert flavors, I simply couldn’t leave them out!

This recipe’s coordinating giveaway item is this uber-girly, pink and ruffly (complete with bows) Strawberry Shortcake Apron!

Enjoy the recipe today, and then come back on January 13 to enter to win this sweet apron plus 4 other awesome prizes, including a signed copy of Party Popcorn for each winner. And if you just can’t wait to enter the giveaway to check out the book, I understand. You can purchase Party Popcorn on Amazon, IndieBound, and at Barnes & Noble.

And don’t forget to watch for the next Party Popcorn Saturday post next week!

Neapolitan Popcorn

White chocolate, milk chocolate, and strawberry coated popcorn make up a delicious and beautiful dessert trio perfect for gifting and entertaining!

Ingredients

9 cups popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup kernels or 3 microwave bags)
1 cup white chocolate or vanilla melting candy
1 tbsp strawberry-flavored instant gelatin mix
1/2 cup milk chocolate melting candy

Instructions

Divide the popcorn evenly into three large bowls and remove any unpopped kernels.

Place 1/2 cup of the white melting candy in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed add additional heating time in 30-second increments, stirring after each time until the candy is melted and smooth. Whisk the strawberry-flavored gelatin mix into the melting candy.

Pour the melted candy over one bowl of popcorn. Using a large spatula, gently stir to coat.

Spread the popcorn mixture on a large piece of parchment paper or a large silicone baking mat. Allow to cool until the candy coating has hardened, about 20 minutes.

While the first batch of popcorn is cooling, place the remaining 1/2 cup white melting candy in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed add additional heating time in 30-second increments, stirring after each time until the candy is melted and smooth.

Pour the melted candy over one bowl of popcorn. Using a large spatula, gently stir to coat.

Spread the popcorn mixture on a large piece of parchment paper or a large silicone baking mat. Allow to cool until the candy coating has hardened, about 20 minutes.

While the first two batches of popcorn are cooling, place the milk chocolate melting candy in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed add additional heating time in 30-second increments, stirring after each time until the candy is melted and smooth.

Pour the melted candy over one bowl of popcorn. Using a large spatula, gently stir to coat.

Party Popcorn Saturday: Neapolitan Popcorn Recipe (2024)

Neapolitan Popcorn

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