{Grandma's} Marshmallow Popcorn

Oh. This. Stuff. I've never had any popcorn like this. And Grandma only makes it around Christmas, so we usually only get it once maybe twice a year. Unless I make it, which is rarer than it should be.

Photo Credit to The Cupcake Theory

{Grandma's} Marshmallow Popcorn
2 gallons popped corn {three microwave bags}
1 cup margarine
2-3 cups mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1-2 cup almonds, optional

Place margarine, sugar and syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add marshmallows and stir until they are melted.
Mix popcorn and almonds {if using}. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and toss until all are coated.

Recipe Source: Grandma Schwartz

Sticky Chex Mix

Oh my. I love this stuff. Every time I get around it, I lose all willpower and seriously eat all of it. I just made a batch and I think the rest of my family had around 3 cups in total. I ate the rest. Yes I am disgusting, and yes, I love it. I have had some buttery versions of this, but that is why I love this version, not too buttery. Hallelujah.

Sticky Chex Mix
6 1/2 c. Rice Chex
4 1/2 c. Golden Grahams
1 c. sliced almonds
2 c. coconut

Optional: M&Ms, Reeses pieces, anything else your little heart desires
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) real butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. light Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

In a VERY LARGE bowl, combine cereal, almonds, and coconut {just an FYI, I just used whatever cereal I had to made 11 cups mixed together}. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine butter, Karo syrup, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for three minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. While the mixture is still hot, pour over the cereal mixture and stir well so the candy mixture coats the cereal. Serve in a large bowl or divide into individual portions.

Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Our Best Bites

{Microwave} Caramel Popcorn

So an awesome lady from my mom's ward gave me this recipe for my wedding and I just barely tried it. It only took 5 and a half years. It was delicious! And super easy!

Photo Credit to Kitchen Parade

{Microwave} Caramel Popcorn
1-1.5 bags of popcorn
1.5 cups peanuts {optional}
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 karo syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Microwave mixture of brown sugar through salt in a glass bowl for 3-4 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in baking soda. Pour mixture over popcorn in a paper bag and shake well. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove and shake well, microwave again for 1 1/2 minutes. Eat and enjoy!

Recipe Source: Janelle Bond

Mom's fantastic Guacamole

The Farrers came to my parent's one night and ate their guacamole. I feel like they're kind of "foodies." When Laurel had the guacamole and freaked out about how great it was, I knew mom had hit it. Go mom.

Guacamole
2 avacados
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
juice from line
1 tablespoons salsa

Mash avacados, then mix all together.
Serve with chips, or anything Mexican.

Photo Credit to Me