Seasoned Popcorn

Using 3 cups of unseasoned popped corn, you can make these treats.

Asian Popcorn:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray.  Mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.  Drizzle over popcorn.  Toss to coat evenly.  Bake 10 minutes, tossing once.  Serve warm.

Italian Popcorn:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray.  Mix together 1 teaspoon crushed dried Italian herbs, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese.  Sprinkle over popcorn and lightly coat again with cooking spray.  Toss.  Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once.  Serve warm.

Mexican Popcorn:  Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray.  Combine 1 Tablespoon dried Mexican spiced salad dressing mix with ¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon crushed dried  thyme, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.  Sprinkle over popcorn.  Toss to evenly coat.  Lightly coat with additional cooking spray.  Toss again and serve.

Orange Popcorn:

Put the popcorn in a large bowl and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray.  Sprinkle with 2 ½ tablespoons orange-flavored powdered drink mix (already sweetened with sugar substitute) and ½ teaspoon dried orange peel.  Toss and coat again with cooking spray.  Toss and serve.

Spicy and Sweet Popcorn:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  Spread popcorn on a nonstick cookie sheet and lightly coat with refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray.  Combine 2 ½ Tablespoons  sugar substitute, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon dried orange peel.  Sprinkle over the popcorn and toss.  Lightly coat again with cooking spray and toss.  Bake for 10 minutes, tossing once.  Serve warm.