Popping Popcorn on the Cob

Have you ever met anyone who doesn't like popcorn?  I think they are few and far between!  We quite enjoy popcorn over here...and happen to have a brother-in-law who grows popcorn in his garden...and shares the cobs with us.  He grows most anything and everything...often from seeds he has saved from the previous year's produce.  Apparently I could save the seeds from a cob of popping corn and start growing my own next year.  I think I will leave the growing to him.  But the eating is good over here!  And it couldn't be easier to pop. 

 

Here's how:

• Place one cob in a brown lunch bag (or medium sized paper bag). 
• Fold bag over twice (just to be sure the popped corn stays in the bag!)
• Place the bag on its side in the microwave oven.
• Microwave on high for two minutes. (If the popping slows to several seconds between pops before that time, remove to prevent burning.)
• Remove the bag from the microwave carefully, and empty contents into a bowl  (some kernels will remain attached to the cob).
• Drizzle with butter.  
• Season with salt.
• Enjoy!

Place the bag in the microwave for two minutes on high. Listen for the kernel popping to slow down. Remove the bag as soon as the popping slows down to avoid burning the popcorn even if the two minutes are not up.

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Place the bag in the microwave for two minutes on high. Listen for the kernel popping to slow down. Remove the bag as soon as the popping slows down to avoid burning the popcorn even if the two minutes are not up.

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It is amazing how much popcorn comes from one wee cob! 

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Place the bag in the microwave for two minutes on high. Listen for the kernel popping to slow down. Remove the bag as soon as the popping slows down to avoid burning the popcorn even if the two minutes are not up.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_7879419_make-popcorn-corn-cob.html

In case you ever come across popcorn-on-the-cob at your local market...or are gifted some by a brother-in-law who grows it...you will know what to do with it!  Or maybe...just maybe...you will trying growing some in your garden this year.

 

Mini Mexican Pizzas

Serve them as appies...or as the main event.  Any which way, they'll be a hit!  

• 3–4 large flour tortillas
• 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 package taco seasoning mix plus water (according to directions) 
• 1/2 cup refried beans (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup corn
• 3/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Optional Toppings: sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 475F. 
2. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Lay each tortilla out on a flat surface, and using a large cookie cutter or empty can, cut 3-4 circles (close to 4") out of each tortilla.
4. Press each circle into muffin tin.
5. Cook and drain hamburger meat.
6. Add taco seasoning and water and continue to cook for several minutes (as indicated on package).
7. Add salsa and re-fried beans and stir to combine well.  Heat through; then remove from heat. 
8. Scoop meat mixture into muffin cups, dividing evenly among twelve.
9. Top with shredded cheese. 
10. Bake in pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
11. Remove from oven and let pizzas cool in tin for 5 minutes.
12. Remove pizzas from muffin tin using a fork or knife. 
13. Serve with sliced black olives, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and shredded lettuce , as desired!

 Makes 12.

Enjoy!