December 29, 2021 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8 December 29, 2021 FAMILY FEATURES T he winter months provide many occasions to celebrate, and no celebration is complete without tasty treats. A perfect partner for a broad varietyperfect partnerpopcorn of flavors, for a broadisvariety of flavors, popcorn is a versatile pantry staple that can be served plain or as a better-for-you addition to seasonal snacks. With no artificial additives or With no artificial preservatives, additives light and airyor preservatives, light and airy popcorn is naturally low in fat and popcorn calories, is naturally non-GMO low in andfat and glutencalories, non-GMO and gluten free, making it a sensible option tofree, making satisfy it a sensible cravings option to satisfy cravings for something for something savory, sweet and just about every savory, flavor sweet and just about in-between. Plus,every flavor in-between. Plus, whole-grain popcorn whole-grain popcorn has energy-producing carbohydrates has and energy-producing carbohydrates and fiber, which fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer.can help keep you satisfied longer. As a way to honor one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods, National Popcorn Daysnack foods,19National on Jan. Popcornopp- is a perfect Day on Jan. 19 is a perfect opp- ortunity to pop up a bowl to enjoy with loved ones or create whole-grain whole-grain culinary masterpieces like fragrantculinary masterpieces like fragrant and flavorful and flavorful Jamaican Jerk Popcorn, which features hot Jerk Jamaican pepper, spices Popcorn, which and features hot pepper, spices and jerk butter to help you warm up from the inside out. Or consider another tasty snack option like Furikake anotherPopcorn, tasty snackaoption lighter likerec - Furikake Popcorn, a lighter rec- ipe exploding with the flavors of ipe sesame, nori and exploding with athe flavors Japaneseof sesame, nori and a Japanese spice blend. You can combine favorite flavors for movie You can night with combine favoriteCheesy flavors for movie night with Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn, which is perfect Pepperonifor settling Pizza Popcorn, in on whicha is perfect for settling in on a snowy winter’s eve, and an option snowy like Rocky winter’sRoad Popcorn eve, and an option like Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters, featuring chocolate, marshmallows and nuts, Clusters, featuring are perfect chocolate, marshmallows and nuts, are perfect for sharing with loved ones after anforevening meal. sharing with loved ones after an evening meal. Find more fun, fluffy and flavorfulFind recipes moretofun,celebrate fluffy andevery- flavorful recipes to celebrate every- thing winter has to offer at Popcorn.org. thing winter has to offer at Popcorn.org. Furikake Popcorn Yield: 2-3 servings Yield: 2-3 servings Furikake Seasoning: 1 nori sheet, broken into pieces 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 6 cups popped popcorn 2 tablespoons butter, melted To make furikake seasoning: In spice grinder To make or using furikake mortar seasoning: In spice grinder or using mortar and pestle, grind nori with 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds and pestle, grind nori with 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds until finely ground. Transfer to small untilbowl; stir in Transfer finely ground. remainingto small bowl; stir in remaining sesame seeds, salt and sugar. sesame seeds, salt and sugar. In large bowl, toss popcorn with butter and furikake In large bowl, toss popcorn with butter and furikake seasoning until evenly coated. seasoning until evenly coated. Tips: Use store-bought furikake seasoning and season to taste. Use store-bought furikake seasoning and season To toast sesame seeds: In small dry skillet over medium heat, cook sesame seeds 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool completely heat, beforecookusing. sesame seeds 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool completely before using. Furikake Popcorn Furikake Popcorn Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn Yield: 6-8 servings (1 cup each) Yield: 6-8 servings (1 cup each) 1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon dried sage black pepper, to taste 12 cups air-popped popcorn 3/4 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into bite-size bits olive In small bowl, combine Parmesan oil cooking spray cheese, garlic powder,In small bowl, combine Parmesan oregano, cheese,pepper; marjoram, basil, sage and garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, sage and pepper; In large bowl, combine pop- mix well. In large bowl, combine pop- corn and turkey pepperoni; spray lightly with olive corn oil and turkey pepperoni; cooking spray. spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray. peroni with cheese mixture; Sprinkle popcorn and pep- peroni with cheese mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Popcorn Rocky Road Yield: 3 dozenClusters Popcorn Yield: 3 dozen 1 bag (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup chopped walnuts In small microwave- safe bowl, heat microwave chocolate on high chips in Yield: 4-6 servings 1 minute, microwave until on melted. high Stir1inminute, vegetable oil. until melted. Yield: 4-6 servings InStir large bowl, add in vegetable oil. chili pepper, lime zest, chili powder, In large bowl, add thyme, allspice, pepper, ginger, and walnuts. Pour chili pepper, lime zest, chili powder, popcorn, marshmallows garlic powder, cinnamon, cloves, thyme, allspice, pepper, ginger, and walnuts. Pour nutmeg, onion powder and salt. over mixture, tossing garlic powder, cinnamon, cloves, Cook over low heat 3-5 minutes, melted chocolate nutmeg, onion powder and salt. over mixture, tossing Drop mixture by is fragrant. Cook over low heat 3-5 minutes, to coat. In large bowl, toss popcorn with Drop mixture by is fragrant. tablespoonful onto In large bowl, toss popcorn with wax paper-lined Refrigerate until and substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne firm, aboutpan. jellyroll 2 hours, Refrigerate until or overnight. and substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne firm, about 2 hours, Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters or overnight.