I couldn't decide if I wanted sweet or savory...
So I did BOTH! My day started substantially earlier than usual, and since even after a full shift it was STILL REALLY EARLY according to my body clock, I had the munchies. Nothing too complicated, nothing that would use the ingredients for the “good stuff†planned for my day off...
Instinct took over as I eyed my pantry. Into a small measuring cup went a heaping teaspoon of granulated sugar, a big dash of cinnamon (maybe a half teaspoon), and – wait for it – cayenne pepper!
I'll leave it up to you just how much red pepper to add I admit that this might sound odd at first, but have you ever had those spicy little candy hearts? Or better yet, those “atomic fireballs� Maybe I'm showing my age with those examples, but cinnamon and “heat†go really well together. Popped some corn in the microwave, a light squirt of butter flavored non-stick spray to keep all that flavor from sinking to the bottom of the bowl, a gentle toss, just a hint more salt....
Sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy – yeah, I've got a new go-to snack. Give it a try!
Instinct took over as I eyed my pantry. Into a small measuring cup went a heaping teaspoon of granulated sugar, a big dash of cinnamon (maybe a half teaspoon), and – wait for it – cayenne pepper!
I'll leave it up to you just how much red pepper to add I admit that this might sound odd at first, but have you ever had those spicy little candy hearts? Or better yet, those “atomic fireballs� Maybe I'm showing my age with those examples, but cinnamon and “heat†go really well together. Popped some corn in the microwave, a light squirt of butter flavored non-stick spray to keep all that flavor from sinking to the bottom of the bowl, a gentle toss, just a hint more salt....
Sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy – yeah, I've got a new go-to snack. Give it a try!
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