WHAT WE’RE MAKING: Gourmet Popcorn
We often find ourselves in need of a delicious at-home snack in these times when we’re indoors! And while there are of course wonderful options available that are crowd-pleasers, sometimes homemade snacks feel in order. Enter: the following recipes for gourmet popcorn, courtesy of Caitlin Steininger, chef and co-owner of Cooking with Caitlin, an online food destination and restaurant based in Wyoming, Ohio. Here’s how to make the sweet and savory snacks at home.
Cooking with Caitlin’s Gourmet Popcorn
Yields approximately 2 cups
INGREDIENTS:
For the popcorn:
1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 brown lunch bag
Tape
For the chocolate and peanut butter version:
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter chips
For the cinnamon and sugar version:
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the butter and herb version:
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (like rosemary)
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt (optional)
Parmesan (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
For the chocolate and peanut butter popcorn, place the popcorn kernels in the brown paper bag. Fold the top portion of the bag over, and tape shut. Microwave the bag of kernels for one and a half minutes, then remove the popcorn from the microwave, open the bag, add the chips, close the bag again, and cook for another minute. When the popcorn is finished cooking, shake vigorously until the popcorn is coated with the chocolate and peanut butter.
For the cinnamon and sugar popcorn, place the popcorn kernels in the brown paper bag. Fold the top portion of the bag over, and tape shut. Microwave the bag of kernels for two to two and a half minutes, or until the popcorn is popped. After the popcorn is finished cooking, open the bag and add the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Close the bag again and shake until all of the popcorn is seasoned.
For the butter and herb popcorn, combine the butter and freshly chopped herbs in a small bowl. Cover and melt together in the microwave. Place the popcorn kernels in the brown paper bag. Fold the top portion of the bag over, and tape shut. Microwave the bag of kernels for two to two and a half minutes, or until the popcorn is popped. When the popcorn is finished, toss with the melted herb butter and season with black pepper. Add salt if needed, and freshly grated Parmesan for even more flavor.
Visit Caitlin and team in Wyoming at their amazing restaurant CWC The Restaurant on Springfield Pike for take-out meals (until end of March) and normally Friday & Saturday evenings for dinner and Sunday mornings for delicious brunch. Also see more delicious recipes from The Scout Guide from our community! Enjoy!Â







