Buffalo Popcorn

This is perfect for tailgating, game day, movie night or any time.

You can adjust the amount of hot sauce used. 

1 pkg. microwave popcorn

1/4 c. butter

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

1/4 - 1 tsp. hot sauce

Place bag of microwave popcorn in microwave and microwave popcorn according to package instructions.

While popcorn's popping, combine butter, hot sauce, salt, pepper in a microwave safe bowl.

When popcorn's done, remove popcorn from microwave and put bowl with butter in microwave. 

Microwave butter for 10 - 25 sec. or until melted. Let bowl set microwave for a few seconds to cool down.

Be very careful removing bowl from microwave.

Pour popcorn into a clean bowl.

Pour butter over popcorn. 

Serves 4.

Parmesan Herb Popcorn ™

This is a tasty twist on popcorn. 

Feel free to experiment and use what herbs and spices you like. 

1 package microwave popcorn
1 - 3 tsp grated Parmesan cheese (adjust to taste)
1/3 - 1 tsp each: granulated garlic, dried parsley, dried basil (adjust to taste)
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 

Pop popcorn according to package directions.

In a measuring cup combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes. Stir to mix.  Pour cheese mixture into popcorn bag. Shake bag well to coat popcorn.  Pour popcorn into a bowl and enjoy.

Serves 2 - 4.

Tuxedo Popcorn ™

This recipe is a unique twist on popcorn. 

This was inspired by a Valentines Day gift. 

Enjoy!

1 - 2 package microwave popcorn
3 oz. each white, dark chocolate bars (you can also use chocolate chips if desired)

Pop microwave popcorn according to direction on package. 

Transfer popcorn to large serving bowl.

In a microwave safe bowl, break apart the dark chocolate bar. 

Microwave on high for 30 sec. - 1 min. 

Stir and microwave for 30 seconds more or completely melted.

With a spoon drizzle dark chocolate over popcorn.

In another microwave safe bowl, break apart the white chocolate bar. 

Microwave in high for 30 sec. -  1 min, stir and microwave for 30 seconds or until completely melted.

With a clean spoon drizzle white chocolate over popcorn and dark chocolate to contrast.

Let cool to harden before serving.

Makes 4 servings.