Wet popcorn toppings
Be certain to spread the popcorn flat on a baking sheet before adding wet toppings, then let it set before serving.
Melted chocolate
Melted chocolate and peanut butter
Melted caramels and a pinch of salt
Dry popcorn toppings
Truffle salt
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Maple sugar and crispy bits of smoked bacon
Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped salted peanuts
Mini M&Ms, chopped roasted almonds and dried coconut
Ragin' Cajun Spice mixture
Lemon-pepper salt
Italian spice blend and finely grated Parmesan cheese
Barbecue rub (use purchased or the recipe at right)
SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE RUB
Start to finish: 5 minutes
Makes about 1 cup
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried chipotle chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
SOURCE: Elizabeth Karmel for the Associated Press, grilling and Southern foods expert and executive chef at Hill Country Barbecue Market restaurants in New York and Washington, as well as Hill Country Chicken in New York. She is the author of three cookbooks, including "Soaked, Slathered and Seasoned."
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