Air Popped Kettle Corn

Warning! Potentially addictive recipe ahead ;) Quick, sweet and salty popcorn that you can make with your air popper! No need to shake a heavy pot over the stove or crisp in the oven, easy peasy! Perfect for movie night or to take to a party :)

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1/2 cup unpopped kernels

¼ cup butter (room temp or cold is best, NOT FROZEN*)

¼ cup white sugar

¼-½ teaspoon salt

This recipe works best if you have a large container with a lid, with enough room for the popcorn to be well shaken, or a large paper bag. Pop popcorn in an air popper. 

Mix sugar, butter, and salt together in a small saucepan over low to medium low. Stir constantly until butter is melted, sugar is dissolved, and the mixture begins to simmer. Stir constantly for 30 seconds, the butter and sugar should be fully combined and creamy looking, and it should begin to thicken a little bit. Immediately drizzle over popcorn. Toss popcorn until evenly coated. Keep shaking/rotating the popcorn until it is cooled. This will prevent any large clumps from forming. Serve or keep in an airtight container.

*It’s best if your butter is as close to room temp as possible. If the butter is too cold or frozen it will take a long time to melt and the sugar will start cooking first with the butter taking too long to melt. This can result in some crystallization of the final product and a bad texture to the final coated popcorn.

Adapted from https://savorysweetandsatisfying.blogspot.com/2015/08/air-popped-kettle-corn.html?m=1

Christmas Mint Fudge

This easy fudge recipe came from my mom. She made these at Christmas when I was growing up. I added the creme de menthe baking chips and it gives the fudge a perfect hint of sweet mint flavor. These are easy and tasty treats to share with friends during the holiday season.

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18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (good quality)

1 (12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips

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Line 8x8 pan with foil. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously with a silicon scraper or wooden spoon until all the chocolate chips are melted. Transfer to foil lined pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the Andes mint baking chips over the top and lightly press them in with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for a couple of hours, or until set. Remove foil and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container.

Baked Boneless Wings

Can be tossed in buffalo, barbecue, honey barbecue, or any of your favorite wing sauces. These taste just like what you get at a restaurant but for a fraction of the cost and without the fat and mess of deep frying. Serves 4 people.

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1 cup flour

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

3 medium chicken breasts, cut into chunks

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine the flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl.

Double batter the chicken pieces (dip in egg, then in dry mixture, then repeat both steps). Place pieces on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spray pieces with cooking spray. Bake 8-10 minutes, turning each one over halfway through the cooking time (and spray the other side with cooking spray).  

Turn oven to broil. Broil chicken for 1-3 minutes on each side to crisp them up. Toss to coat in sauce. Serve immediately.

Adapted from Source: lovetobeinthekitchen.com

Macaroni and Cheese

Smooth and creamy comfort food. Leftovers reheat very well. Great dish to take to a party or potluck. Recipe can easily be doubled. Serves 6.

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2 cups elbow macaroni noodles (9 oz by weight)

4 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded orange cheddar cheese 1 can condensed cheese soup 1 cup milk (2% or whole) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper (white or black) 1/2 teaspoon mustard

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Bring large pot of water to boil. Measure two cup of elbow macaroni (9oz by weight) and cook for 6 minutes exactly. Remove from heat and drain. While cooking the macaroni, combine the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan and heat over medium low heat until melted and well combined. Add noodles to cheese sauce and stir. Keep covered and cook on low, stirring occasionally, until noodles reach desired tenderness. Should take about 10 minutes.

If making for a potluck or party, keep warm in a slow cooker.

Slightly adapted from Sis Sister's Stuff.