Popcorn!

Here are a few recipes for the popcorn seasoning we use on movie nights.

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Chocolate & Cinnamon!

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You need

1 package chocolate pudding

4 tsp cinnamon

Dump in bowl and mix! Lol.
Sprinkle on popcorn then give a little shake to get some down in the stuff that is hidden.
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Spicy Cheese
(what Landon calls it)
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You need
1 tsp Chili powder
1/8 tsp Garlic powder
2 Tbs Parm cheese

Dump and mix, then give a little shake. The cheese doesn't stick really well so we use air-pop popcorn and add butter and that works great!

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Parmesan Ranch!

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You need

1/4 C Parm cheese

1 envelope ranch mix

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Dump in a bowl and mix! Again with the cheese not sticking really well, for some reason it separates a little bit (you can still taste it, most of it just goes to the bottom).

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Pizza

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You need

1/2 C Parm cheese

2 Tbs Italian seasoning (crushed)

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Dump andmix. I don't need to tell you about the cheese again....do I? Butter.

Pumpkin Seeds

Taco Pumpkin Seeds! (these were the best!)

Ingredients
1 cup seeds from freshly cut pumpkin, washed and dried
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions
In a skillet, saute pumpkin seeds in oil for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer seeds to an ungreased baking sheet (if you have extra oil try to get as little of it as you can). Sprinkle with taco seasoning and garlic salt; stir/toss to coat. Spread into a single layer. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Remove to paper towels to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients
2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
5 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or chili pepper)

Directions
In a bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with butter and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the sugar, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; sprinkle over seeds and toss to coat.

Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Spread seeds in pan. Bake at 250° for 45-60 minutes or until seeds are dry and lightly browned, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Supreme Pizza Pasta!

Here is the recipe for Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad

1 pound wagon wheel pasta. cook al dente, cool under cold water

Salad:2 plum tomatoes: seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion: chopped
8 fresh white button mushrooms: sliced (I don't put these in)
1 small green bell pepper: seeded and chopped
1 pepperoni stick, casing removed and cut into small dice
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese or fresh smoked mozzarella cheese shredded
20 leaves fresh basil: torn or thinly sliced

Dressing:1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or Italian dried seasoning
1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil and pasta in a big bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk garlic salt, oregano or Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and vinegar together.

Stream in olive oil while continuing to whisk. When oil is incorporated, pour dressing over pasta salad, add a few grinds of black pepper, then toss to coat evenly.

Adjust seasonings and serve.

Makes 8 servings as a side.

Tailgate Sandwich Ring

Tailgate Sandwich Ring Enjoy this recipe from Harvest Kitchen Cookbook.

2 11-oz. tubes refrigerated French bread dough
1/2 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 T. green onion, chopped
1/2 lb. deli sliced turkey
1/2 lb. deli sliced ham
1/2 lb. sliced provolone cheese
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 c. lettuce, chopped

Spray a Bundt® pan with non-stick vegetable spray. Place both tubes of dough into pan, seam-side up, joining ends together to form one large ring. Pinch edges to seal tightly. Lightly spray top of dough with non-stick vegetable spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden. Carefully turn out; cool completely. Combine bacon, mayonnaise and onion; mix well. Slice bread horizontally. Spread half the bacon mixture over bottom half of bread. Top with turkey, ham and provolone. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts. Top with tomatoes and lettuce. Spread remaining bacon mixture on top half; place over lettuce. Slice into wedges. Serves 8

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip

1 c. onion, chopped
2 T. margarine
10-3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
15-oz. can chili without beans
8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Sauté onion in margarine over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except chips; cook over low heat until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Serves 8.

From Autumn in the Country Cookbook by Gooseberry Patch