Popcorn Ideas

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LukeEalden
LukeEalden Posts: 38
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Hi everyone

I have just purchased a popcorn machine and I'm loving it, I'd read a lot about the use of popcorn as a great snack and making it myself takes away a lot of the unhealthy gunk that is usually put in it.

That said, I am looking for ideas as to flavourings or ideas as to ways to give it a bit more taste. At the moment I'm just using a sprinkling of Candarel but love to get some more ideas, both sweet and savoury??

Anyone?

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  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
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    I sprinkle Old Bay seasoning on mine sometimes or cinnamon and brown sugar that comes in a spice jar mixed together
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
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    light parmasean cheese :)
  • kelbelle215
    kelbelle215 Posts: 1
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    absolute favorite on plain popped corn in chalula hot sauce...but thats if you like spicy! Or a 1/2 tsp of garlic powder mixed with a couple sprays of spray butter is soooo good!
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
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    Chili powder
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
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    Nutritional Yeast makes is super yummy and high in B12!
  • kissiefish
    kissiefish Posts: 55
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    wasabi powder!! or curry powder, if you like spicy. if you are in the mood for sweet, cinnamon sugar (more cinnamon than sugar). heck, experiment! Popcorn is still cheap :)
  • ctlinj7
    ctlinj7 Posts: 151 Member
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    drizzle with dark or white chocolate! (in moderation!) :-)
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    Cajun - cayenne & black pepper, garlic and cumin

    Italian - basil, oregano & parmesan

    Taco - taco seasoning, chili powder

    Cinnamon and sugar
  • srsvols
    srsvols Posts: 8
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    Kernel Season's Toppings! Tons of choices, calories aren't bad. (Awesome flavors though from Jalapeno, BBQ, Chocolate Marshmallow, Apple Cinnamon, etc....ENJOY!

    http://www.kernelseasons.com/about-popcorn-nutrition.php
  • LukeEalden
    LukeEalden Posts: 38
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    Some great ideas everyone, many thanks.

    When you suggest things like chilli powder, is that just sprinkled on dry or do I need any liquid to make it stick?
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
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    I actually have a popcorn cookbook LOL

    "nice sugar and spice"

    4 quarts popcorn popped
    1 vanilla bean
    2tsp sugar
    1tsp ground cinnamon
    1/4tsp nutmeg
    1/4tsp salt
    1T canola oil
    1/4tsp vanilla extract

    Popcorn in a bag...
    slice the bean and put the seeds in the bag....
    stir spices + salt in
    whisk vanilla and oil, and drizzle over, then shake!


    "wasabi and ginger popcorn"

    4 quarts popcorn popped
    1/2tsp salt
    1/2tsp sugar
    1T black sesame seeds
    3T melted butter
    2tsps wasabi paste
    1/4c candied ginger, finely chopped
    1/2c wasabi flavored dried peas

    combine sugar, salt, and seeds. in another bowl whisk butter and paste until totally combined. stir in the ginger/ peas.
    in a bag, drizzle butter mix over popcorn. shake. Sprinkle seasonings over. re shake.


    "lemon pepper popcorn"

    4 quarts popped popcorn
    1/2Tb lemon zest
    2tsp finely ground black pepper
    1/4tsp salt
    2tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
    2T olive oil

    whisk lemon juice and oil. in separate bowl combine zest pepper and salt.
    put popcorn in bag, drizzle lemon juice mix over, and shake. sprinkle seasonings and re shake.




    There's a billion more, but a lot of typing LOL
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    Some great ideas everyone, many thanks.

    When you suggest things like chilli powder, is that just sprinkled on dry or do I need any liquid to make it stick?

    If it's hot air popcorn - you definitely need a little moisture. I typically use butter (honey is good for cinnamon) - but you don't need a lot.

    If it's oil popped corn, the spices will stick pretty well.
  • tashacan
    tashacan Posts: 121
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    Kernel Season's Toppings! Tons of choices, calories aren't bad. (Awesome flavors though from Jalapeno, BBQ, Chocolate Marshmallow, Apple Cinnamon, etc....ENJOY!

    http://www.kernelseasons.com/about-popcorn-nutrition.php

    Thanks for this! I LOVE popcorn and have tried a couple of these...I just didn't realize they had so many options! Like caramel and chocolate marshmallow! YUM!
  • walkinmydoxies
    walkinmydoxies Posts: 123
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    WOW! They all sound so yummy! Makes me want to go out and buy a popcorn machine =) It's healthier and cost much less if you make it yourself.
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
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    nutritional yeast!
    lime juice and chili powder!
    splenda and cinnamon!

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