I just got home from my first holiday event of the season, where I discovered two of the yummiest party snacks, and at the foundation of each is one of my favorite all-time snack food… popcorn.
The first snack was served at the beginning of the evening – Garlic Parmesan Popcorn. The second snack was served at the end of the evening – Chocolate Coconut Popcorn. Conveniently served in miniature cones, the snacks were simultaneously elegant and simple. So, of course I felt the need to share these easy-to-make party snacks right away.
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Salt
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring, then remove saucepan from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
1. Place popcorn in plastic bag.
2. Pour in chocolate powder, close bag and shake to coat.
3. Place handful of popcorn in a small paper cone and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
If you’re like me, every time you receive a notice from your child’s school about a holiday potluck you agonzie over what to bring. Should you bring something sweet – a sure winner with the kids? Or, maybe something healthy, something you’ll feel good about, but will likely end up left on the potluck table at the end of the night, never having been touched? Well, I recently came across a host of clever Halloween snack ideas from 
