Sweet, gooey pumpkin marshmallow popcorn is the ultimate fall snack! Easy to make with pumpkin-flavored marshmallows, it’s perfect for movie night, parties, or Halloween.

Grayson saw fun marshmallows and asked if we could make something for snack Friday and knowing it was a mere bag of popcorn, butter and brown sugar I was all in! The kids and their friends polished off the entire bowl in about 5 minutes which proves— this is a recipe worth keeping!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is a fun way to use pumpkin marshmallows and enjoy those tasty seasonal flavors.

It is so easy to make that I let my 9 year old make it for the family. It is such a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen.

This is an easy Halloween treat that is simple to scale up for bigger crowds.

Pumpkin spice popcorn is kid friendly and disappears right before your eyes.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Marshmallow Popcorn

• Microwave Popcorn: Provides the crunchy, salty base that balances the sweetness and carries all the gooey coating.
• Pumpkin Marshmallows: Melt into the sticky, sweet binder that holds the popcorn together while adding pumpkin flavor.
• Brown Sugar: Deepens the sweetness, adds a hint of molasses flavor, and helps create a caramel-like richness in the coating.
• Butter: Adds richness and flavor while keeping the marshmallow mixture smooth, gooey, and easy to coat the popcorn.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Marshmallow Popcorn

1. Make the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn according to the package instructions. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
2. Melt the Marshmallows: Add the marshmallows, brown sugar and butter to a microwave-safe bowl and melt the marshmallows in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
3. Combine: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir together to combine.

Variations and Add-Ins

If you can’t find pumpkin marshmallows, use regular marshmallows and add 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Looking to jazz this pumpkin popcorn recipe up even more? Stir in candy corns, cinnamon chips or crushed graham cracker pieces! A white chocolate drizzle would also be a tasty addition!

Do I Have to Use Microwave Popcorn?

In one bag of microwave popcorn, there are about 5 tablespoons of popcorn kernels which makes 10 – 11 cups of popped popcorn. You can pop your own popcorn using 5 tablespoons of kernels or buy pre-popped popcorn and use 10 – 11 cups for this recipe.

Storage Tips

Store leftover marshmallow popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature, it will keep for 2-3 days. The popcorn will definitely lose its crunch the longer it sits.

Pumpkin Marshmallow Popcorn is the kind of recipe that makes fall feel extra special. It’s simp

Easy Halloween Snack Board

You know we love a good snack board around here — especially one that brings the fun! This Halloween Snack Board is everything I want in a festive treat: easy to assemble, a little spooky, and full of sweet and savory bites that everyone will love.

Whether you’re throwing a big party or just making a fun after-school snack for the kids, this board is guaranteed to bring smiles (and maybe a few giggles).

Why We Love a Halloween Snack Board

The best thing about a snack board is that everyone can find at least one thing that they like! There are sweet and salty snacks, chewy and crunchy snacks, light healthy options and super indulgent options…everyone is happy!

For this Halloween charcuterie board, we like to keep it fun with kid-friendly Halloween treats. We include fun shapes, colorful candies, and bite-sized foods like pretzels, grapes, and cheese puffs. The kids love it!

The Best Ingredients for a Spooky Snack Board

We have most of these on our snack board pictured here, but it’s really open for whatever your friends and family will love!

Cheese: Wensleydale pumpkin spice cheese, string cheese “ghosts”

Deli Meats: salami or pepperoni rolled up

Salty Snacks: pretzels, crackers (I found some that are pumpkin shaped at Trader Joe’s), cheese puff balls or popcorn

Halloween Candy: candy corn and candy corn pumpkins, M&M’s, Reese’s pumpkins

Fresh Fruit: mandarin “pumpkins,” apple slices, green grapes

Dips: hummus, caramel, ranch

Olives: black olives or green olives

Sweet Snacks: yogurt-covered pretzels or cookies

Decorative Touches: googly eyes, candy bones and skulls, plastic spiders, festive sprinkles

How to Arrange a Snack Board

I’m sure professional charcuterie board masters will scoff at this, but I let the kids help me fill up our Halloween snack board and there’s no real rhyme or reason to it. I like to distribute the colors and textures around the board, but it honestly doesn’t matter. Once people start digging in, it all gets mixed anyway.

One thing to keep in mind when arranging a snack board is that fresh ingredients like fruit will release moisture and make crispy ingredients soggy over time. Also, refrigerated ingredients shouldn’t sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Add pops of orange and black, fun Halloween props, and themed treats…the kids loved creating this spread! My favorite addition to this board of easy Halloween snacks was this Wensleydale pumpkin spice cheese. Holy moly, it was delicious!

How to Make It Ahead or Store Leftovers

Most of the snack ideas for this board don’t need any prep at all…just open a bag and scatter on the tray. The ingredients that do need some prep can be

Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip

This Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip has become our family’s obsession! If you’re looking for a simple, crowd pleasing Greek appetizer that can be prepared in minutes, this is it! All you need is olive oil, herbs, feta and garlic! We love it served with crostini!

Why We Love Sizzling Oil Feta Dip with Crostini

As you know, our Sizzling Oil Appetizer and our Sizzling Oil Spaghetti have gone crazy online and for good reason. I honestly think that when something sounds, smells and looks appetizing it literally ends up more appetizing.

We are all obsessed with the show stopping moment that the sizzling, popping hot oil is poured out over the noodles. So what else could we make for that moment? A feta dip of course! Just wait until you serve this Herby Feta Appetizer!

Ingredients for Sizzling Oil Feta

• Olive Oil: Helps cook the garlic and acts as the “sauce” for the feta.
• Garlic: Use fresh garlic so it ends up a little toasted.
• Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Oregano (or Marjoram), Rosemary and Basil
• Red Pepper Flakes: Adds flavor and a little heat.
• Kosher Salt: Adds flavor.
• Balsamic Glaze: Adds acidity and a little sweetness as a cooked down syrup. (TIP: Balsamic Vinegar works fine too)
• Feta: Make sure you buy the block, even if you choose to break it up ahead of time for easier dipping.
• Crostini: The perfect vessel for carrying cheese straight to mouth

How to Make Sizzling Oil Feta Dip

1. Mix: Place all the herbs, garlic and spices in a shallow bowl and mix to combine. Or add the garlic to the oil for a toasted garlic flavor. Spread over the feta.
2. Heat: Add the oil to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and let it toast.
   • PRO TIP: Pay close attention to the garlic because it will brown quickly and you don’t want it to burn.
3. Pour: Pour the hot oil and garlic over the top of the herbs mixture and feta. Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt.
4. Eat: Dig in!

FAQ

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers

Craving a snack that’s simple yet bursting with flavor? Blistered shishito peppers are the perfect bite-sized treat, offering a unique balance of smoky, savory goodness with just a hint of heat.

Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, a side dish, or something to impress guests at your next gathering, this quick and easy recipe will have you savoring every crunchy, charred bite in no time!

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers is the easiest thing you will ever learn from us. Pull up a stool and dig into these delicious peppers with us!

First of all, you need to remember to make a dipping sauce for this blistered shishito peppers recipe, so we’ve included our favorite below. Don’t skip it.

Cade loves to order shishito peppers at restaurants, but for some reason they never really call my name. We’ve been making them at home lately and even the worst cook in America can totally pull these off.

Let’s take 5 minutes and three ingredients to make roasted shishito peppers! They are budget-friendly and a great option to change things up with your side dishes.

You can eat them plain or Cade loves a simple soy dipping sauce so I can share that recipe in case you want the same.

What are Shishito Peppers?

Shishito peppers are a bright green East Asian pepper that are small, slender, have a thin skin, very mild spiciness and a touch of sweetness. They char beautifully and have a delicious smoky flavor. Spanish padrón peppers are the most similar pepper to shishitos

What You Need to Make Blistered Shishito Peppers

You only need 3 ingredients to make charred shishito peppers, and if you want to make the dipping sauce, you’ll need a few more. Here’s your grocery list so we can get started:

• Shishito Peppers
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• Flaked Sea Salt

Dipping Sauce if Desired

• Soy Sauce
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Sesame Oil
• Ground Ginger
• Sesame Seeds

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers

It’s very easy to learn how to make blistered shishito peppers in a pan on the stovetop or on the grill. Here are the basic steps:

1. Prep: Heat a cast iron pan or grill over high heat. Add the peppers in a single layer.
   • PRO TIP: If using a grill it’s easier to use a grill pan so the peppers don’t fall between the grates.
2. Turn: Use tongs to turn the peppers occasionally until blackened blisters appear on all aides.
3. Toss: Remove from the heat and toss with olive oil and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
4. Serve: Se

How to Smoke Salmon Recipe [+Video]

Smoked salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a main course. Learn how to smoke salmon at home with our easy-to-follow recipe and video tutorial below.

We start this recipe with a dry brine that loads the salmon fillets with flavor and prepares them to soak in all the smoky flavor. This is a hot-smoked salmon recipe made on a wood pellet smoker.

We have covered all our bases when it comes to salmon here on the blog. We have air fryer salmon, grilled salmon, baked salmon, salmon in a salad, salmon bowls and stuffed salmon. We have been working on a smoked salmon recipe for years, and we have finally nailed it!

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon

Aside from the salmon filets, you’ll need just a few ingredients for the dry brine rub and then a few ingredients for the seasoning mix you rub all over it before smoking it. Here is what you will need:

Dry Brine

• Kosher Salt: adds flavor
• Brown Sugar: adds sweetness and flavor
• Black Pepper: adds flavor and tiny bit of heat

Smoked Salmon

• Salmon Filets: You can get smaller individual filets or get one big filet and then slice it into servings afterward
• Dijon Mustard: adds flavor
• Butter: adds rich flavor and helps keep the salmon moist
• Brown Sugar: adds a little sweetness and helps caramelize the outside of the salmon
• Dill: I almost always prefer fresh herbs for recipes, but for this one, I prefer dried dill.
• Smoked Paprika: adds more smoky flavor
• Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor
• Maple Syrup: used to baste the fillets as they smoke

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What is the Best Salmon for Smoking?

I always look for farm-raised salmon when it comes to smoking. They tend to have a higher fat content which helps them stay tender and flaky through the smoking process. King salmon is my go-to. Coho or Atlantic salmon is my backup. You want to avoid really lean salmon like sockeye salmon.

Why Brine Salmon

This brining process will eliminate some of the moisture from the inside of the fish while simultaneously infusing it with salt, which will help preserve the salmon and its moisture and help create a pellicle (see section below).

What is a Pellicle?