The Perfect Trio of Holiday Snacks
The Perfect Trio of Holiday Snacks
By Roni Proter |
December 19, 2017 1:54 pm
I have the perfect holiday trio for you, Truffle Popcorn, Spiced Nuts and a Cranberry Negroni. These holiday snacks are going to be perfect for your next party!
There’s no substituting homemade popcorn and nuts and when paired with a holiday cocktail, the Cranberry Negroni. With a little bit of easy prep, this Trio of Holiday Snacks will impress every guest this season.
Want to see how it’s done? We have the how-to video right here!
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1.5 oz
Campari
1.5 oz
Sweet Vermouth
1.5 oz
Gin
Sparkling Cranberry Juice
6 cups
popped popcorn (I used purple kernels and pop them on the stove with a couple tablespoons of coconut oil)
1/2 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup
sliced scallions
Several generous tablespoons of white truffle oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
4 cups
roasted, unsalted nuts
1/2 cup
brown sugar
1/4 cup
unsalted butter
1 tablespoon
fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon
cayenne
1 teaspoon
smoked paprika
1 teaspoon
onion salt
Generous pinch kosher salt
1
Place a large ice cube in a tumbler. Add the Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Gin and stir with a stirring stick for about a minute.
2
Strain the mixture evenly among two champagne flutes. Top with sparkling cranberry juice.
1
Place the popped popcorn in a very large mixing bowl.
2
Drizzle with truffle oil, sprinkle salt and Parmesan cheese. Toss and taste, add more truffle oil, salt and cheese if you like.
3
Sprinkle with scallions and serve.
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a bowl.
2
Add the herbs and spices and stir to combine.
3
Toss the nuts in the brown sugar mixture and spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
4
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until toasted.
5
Allow to cool completely before breaking apart and placing in a bowl.
Roni Proter
Award winning Food and Lifestyle expert Roni Proter, host of Dinner Reinvented, has more than a decade of national and top market television experience, both in front of the camera and behind. She is a regular contributor for AOL and WFAA’s Good Morning Texas. Roni created Dinner Reinvented when she discovered the challenges of cooking dinner as a busy working Mother. She shows simple solutions, beginning with easy and healthful meals one night and often ‘reinventing’ the leftovers to create another fresh, affordable meal the following evening.
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