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March 7, 2015

How to Make Homemade Popcorn

There aren’t many things I buy from a package these days — except of course crackers to accompany cheese plates and chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth (but that doesn’t count…). One of my favorite snacks that I used to buy packaged was popcorn. Three minutes on medium-high in the microwave, and I was in heaven.

A year or so ago, I realized I could buy just the kernels {for less!} and control what I wanted going into my popcorn. So much more appealing, and satisfying knowing I had “made” it myself. Thus, a new love affair was born. It’s so easy – and once you do it this way you’ll never go back. It’s one of my favorite ways to elevate an at-home movie or catching up on a few episodes on Netflix.

Ingredients:

  • Popcorn kernels {available at any grocery store – I buy ours at Whole Foods Kensington}
  • Coconut oil
  • Seasoning {I use Old Bay. Londoners, it’s also sold at WF!}

MP Popcorn Container

Place your pot on the stove, and crank the heat up to high. Scoop out just enough coconut oil to coat the bottom of the pan once melted {this happens pretty much instantly}. Pour in your popcorn kernels so you have a layer of them across the pot. You don’t need too much here, it makes a lot!

MP Popcorn

Put the lid onto your pot, and watch it cook. It will be about 3 minutes when you start hearing the kernels going crazy. Another minute or so, and you’ll have a fully popped pot of popcorn. {Say that three times fast!}

MP Popped Corn

Once you don’t hear much popping anymore, just take the pan off the heat source and pour gently into a large bowl. Lightly add on your seasoning, and serve warm.

MP Old Bay Popcorn

Now you’re set with the perfect munch mix to accompany your TV binge watching {plus you’ll be a marvel to your friends or significant other that you made it “from scratch,” I swear}. We still have House of Cards on our watch list, so hoping to fit an episode in today between the gym and heading to the Country 2 Country concert at the O2. Happy weekending!

 

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February 21, 2015

The Perfect Guacamole

Every girl needs a few go-to recipes that can be made at a moment’s notice. One of mine is guacamole — it’s simple, practically effortless and absolutely delicious. I usually keep avocados and the other ingredients around, so this also doesn’t leave me scrambling {there’s nothing worse}.

Avocados

The Perfect Guacamole

2 avocados
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup red onion, minced
2 serrano chiles {seeds removed! and minced}
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed and scoop out the avocado into a bowl {any bowl will do, but as guac enthusiasts we have a molcajete — I love ours and totally recommend getting one}. Use the pestle, or fork, to mash the avocado. Sprinkle with salt and lime juice to keep the avocados from browning. Then add the pepper, red onion, cilantro and chiles. Mix together and voilà!

Avocado with MolcajeteThis avocado tool from OXO is my favorite. 

Ben GuacServe with chips {I warm mine in the oven for just a few minutes to get them toasty} and dig in! It’s easiest to pour the chips into an oven-safe dish like this one, heat, and then serve on a trivet.

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Filed Under: Entertaining, Recipes Tagged: Appetizers, Easy Recipes, Guacamole

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