Nine Epic Popcorn Recipes

Rounding out the Five Days of Popcorn series with nine popcorn recipes that will blow your mind.
--

1. Perfect Stovetop Popcorn via a traveling Wife
The basis needed for any delicious popcorn starts with stovetop popcorn. This recipe is perfect to be shared between two people.

2. Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn via a traveling Wife
Crunchy, sweet, and spicy perfection can be found in this Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn. It is anything but ordinary!

3. S'mores Popcorn via a traveling Wife
Bring the flavors of the summer indoors with S'mores Popcorn!

4. Garlic and Herb Popcorn via a traveling Wife
This Garlic and Herb Popcorn is sure to be the cure for any popcorn craving you are having. It is buttery and spiced to perfection.

5. Chocolate Protein Popcorn via Pancake Warriors
Freshly popped popcorn coated in chocolate that is packing a punch.

6. Salted Peanut Butter Popcorn via the Fit foodie Mama
Whether you are craving salty or sweet, this popcorn will surely satisfy your tastebuds.

7. Cake Batter Popcorn via Fairyburger
This healthified version of cake batter popcorn is a wonderful way to end your day. Such a sweet treat.

8. Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Snack Mix via The Lean Green Bean
This popcorn snack mix is healthier than traditional Chex mix, and is a wonderful balance of sweet and spicy.

9. Parmesan Herbed Popcorn via Pixel Sprout
This must try popcorn is savory, cheesy, and vegan!

There you have it, nine mouthwatering popcorn recipes made to please every craving you could ever have. Enjoy!

Click to tweet: Nine epic popcorn recipes that will blow your mind!

Which one of these sound the most appealing to you?

Have you ever eaten popcorn in place of a meal? (I'm guilty)

What is the strangest popcorn flavor or concoction you have tried? 

Garlic and Herb Popcorn

This Garlic and Herb Popcorn is sure to be the cure for any popcorn craving you are having. It is buttery and spiced to perfection. 
--

I am actually eating some of the remaining S'mores Popcorn while I am typing this post. Surprisingly, it took me a few tries to perfect that recipe so I have some snacking to do. On the other hand, it only took me one try to make a perfect batch of today's Garlic and Herb Popcorn for the fourth day of the Five Days of Popcorn series.

I have always been a lover of all things garlic. I like it roasted and smeared on crusty bread, I like it raw in meals like spaghetti aglio, and I like it sauteed in with onions as the base of a recipe. It's just delicious.

Click to tweet: Garlic & Herb Popcorn perfect for the garlic lover!

This Garlic and Herb Popcorn recipe was inspired by a garlic butter I make to place on top of delicious medium rare steaks. After the steaks have been seared, cooked, and allowed to rest, you just place a nice helping of garlic butter to melt on top. It's amazing!

The garlic butter is made up of butter, minced garlic, salt, and Herbes de Provence. Herbes de Provence is one of my favorite cooking spices. It contains herbes such as rosemary, fennel, thyme, basil, tarragon, dill weed, lavendar, oregano, and marjoram. Talk about an fantastic list of ingredients.

Now that we understand the basis of this popcorn, let's make some!

Garlic and Herb Popcorn

Recipe by a traveling Wife

Total time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• Make your perfect stovetop popcorn
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence

Cooking Directions

1. Once you've made your perfect stovetop popcorn, set it aside.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in minced garlic and Herbes de Provence. If you are not a fan of the bite raw garlic gives off, feel free to reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Drizzle melted butter mixture over salted popcorn and mix well.
5. Enjoy!

Click to tweet: Savory popcorn for the win!

Don't miss the Perfect Stovetop Popcorn, Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn, and S'mores Popcorn recipes. 

Have you ever cooked with Herbes de Provence?

Are you a fan of garlic?

Do you prefer sweet or savory snacks?

S'mores Popcorn

Bring the flavors of the summer indoors with S'mores Popcorn!
--

Anyone ready for s'more popcorn? I've shared with you how to make the perfect stovetop popcorn for two and some delicious sweet and spicy curry popcorn. But what about s'mores popcorn? I got that covered with today's recipe and the third part of the Five Days of Popcorn series.

I love all things s'mores, from the buttery, crunchy graham crackers to the toasty marshmallows. Now let's talk about the chocolate options - Hershey's bar, Reese's peanut butter cups, Keebler fudge stripe cookies, or anything else you can dream of. I've always made my s'mores the 'traditional' way with squares from a Hershey's chocolate bar. Today I am changing it up a bit and including bittersweet chocolate in with my s'mores popcorn giving it a deep, rich campfire flavor.

Another way I achieve the smokey flavor of the campfire is by broiling all the ingredients on a baking sheet. This toasted up the marshmallows to perfection and ever so gently melted the chocolate.

Click to tweet: Bring the flavors of the summer indoors with S'mores Popcorn!

I'm going to run off and make another batch because all this chatting about melted, toasted goodness is making me hungry!

S'mores Popcorn

Recipe by a traveling Wife

Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• Make your perfect stovetop popcorn
• 2 crackers (or 2 sheets) Graham Cracker, crushed
• 1/4 cup Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows

Cooking Directions

1. Once you've made your perfect stovetop popcorn, place it all on a lined baking sheet.
2. Top cooked popcorn with crushed graham crackers, bittersweet chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.
3. Place under a broiler for 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the marshmallows so not to burn them.
4. Allow s'mores popcorn to cool for 10-20 minutes.
5. Best enjoyed warm!

What kind of chocolate do you top your s'mores with?

Have you ever had s'mores popcorn?

Have you cooked or baked with bittersweet chocolate before?

Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn

Crunchy, sweet, and spicy perfection can be found in this Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn. It is anything but ordinary!

--

In case you haven't checked your social media outlets yet, today is National Popcorn Day. Perfect, because I am sharing all things popcorn this week for Five Days of Popcorn. Yesterday we talked about the basics of stovetop popcorn and how to make perfect stovetop popcorn for two. We are going to work off those basics and create a sweet and spicy concoction - perfect for celebrating National Popcorn Day.

I am a huge fan of the flavor of curry. The spices of tumeric, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, garlic, and cumin are just a few of my favorite things. Combine them all together with all the other flavors of curry and you will have a symphony in your mouth.

Click to tweet: This popcorn will create a symphony of flavors in your mouth!

I've been known to add curry powder to macaroni and cheese, traditional Indian dishes, and now popcorn. But get ready, this isn't your regular curry powder. It's spicy curry powder. 

I purchase mine from Penzeys, but you can purchase yours from whereever you'd like. If you are unable to find spicy curry, you can always use regular curry powder then add some red pepper flakes to the desired amount of heat. 

So what are you waiting for? Pop some popcorn and get to celebrating with this Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn. 

Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn

Recipe by a traveling Wife

Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• Make your perfect stovetop popcorn
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Spicy Curry Powder

Cooking Directions

1. Once you've made your perfect stovetop popcorn, set it aside.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add in brown sugar and spicy curry powder. Stir until well incorporated.
4. Drizzle melted butter mixture over salted popcorn and mix well.
5. Enjoy!

Click to tweet: Mouthwatering Sweet and Spicy Curry Popcorn.

Do you add curry powder to any unique recipes?

Are you a fan of curry?

Will you be eating popcorn to celebrate National Popcorn Day?
Want more popcorn recipes? Check out the entire Five Days of Popcorn series. 

Perfect Stovetop Popcorn

Stovetop popcorn can be customized with whatever toppings you would like or just enjoyed plain. Let's get to popping!
--

Today I bring you the first day of a five day series. I'm a big fan of popcorn and understand that there are a million and one different flavors and ways of cooking popcorn - buttered, caramel corn, salted, mixed with tons of toppings, cooked in the microwave, etc. So join me this week for Five Days of Popcorn. But first, I have a confession to make.

I'd never made popcorn from scratch until this year. Yes, 2016 was the year I finally bit the bullet! I thought it was extremely time consuming and I was afraid of setting off every fire alarm in my house with burnt popcorn. Guess what? It's not hard at all. In fact, it's beyond simple - requiring only two ingredients to get perfectly popped stovetop popcorn.

Click to tweet: Stovetop popcorn is simple to make.

After a little bit of trial and error, I found that 2:1 is the best ratio of popcorn kernels to oil for creating the best yield of popcorn with a perfect flavor. For a very large two serving bowl of popcorn, I will use 5 tablespoons of popcorn kernels to 2 1/2 tablespoons oil. You can now adjust your servings accordingly without being discouraged by trying to figure out the perfect measurements.

I've also experimented with all types of oils - olive oil, vegetable oil, and coconut oil. I've found that olive oil works perfectly if you are creating a savory popcorn and coconut oil is great for sweeter flavors. But feel free to swap one oil for the other because they all work well. Now let's make some salted popcorn!

Perfect Stovetop Salted Popcorn

Recipe by a traveling Wife

Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (coconut oil or vegetable oil will work fine too)
• 5 tablespoons Popcorn Kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• *Optional: 1-2 tablespoons Butter, melted

Cooking Directions

1. In a large (3 qt or larger) saucepan, heat oil and 3-4 popcorn kernels over medium high heat and cover with lid.
2. When 1-2 of the popcorn kernels pop, the oil has reached the perfect temperature. Add in remaining popcorn kernels and cover with lid, leaving slightly ajar to allow the steam to escape.
3. Gently shake pan back and forth, heating up all the popcorn kernels.
4. Once there is 3-5 seconds between pops, remove from heat.
5. Pour fresh popcorn into a large bowl and top with sea salt, adding melted butter if desired.
6. Toss and enjoy!

Click to tweet: Perfect stovetop popcorn for two!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for a uniquly flavored popcorn. You won't want to miss it!

Have you tried to make homemade popcorn before?

What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?