Popcorn Marshmallow Balls for Trick or Treat

This is the quickest, easiest recipe for my favorite Halloween treat.

3 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter

• 4 cups miniature marshmallows

• 12 cups popped popcorn

Bonus ideas - add 1/2 tsp vanilla for flavor or colored sprinkles for fun

How to make:

1. Melt the butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add the marshmallows a little at a time, stirring constantly, until they are all melted.

2. Place popcorn in a large bowl and slowly pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Mix until popcorn is completely coated.

3. Grease your hands and form 2-3 inch popcorn balls. Let sit until firm.

Then bag each up to give to your trick-or-treaters!

Easiest, Healthiest Last Minute Recipe

This incredibly simple recipe is always a winner. At every party, there is never any to bring home and I get asked for the recipe multiple times.

1 head of romaine lettuce (organic if possible), chopped (pre-bagged is great!)

8-10 oz bag of organic spinach leaves*

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

¼ - ½ cup organic raisins*

½ cup almond slivers (or chopped walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts as desired)

Mix all.  Chill for an hour or longer.

Best dressing options:  Ranch, Italian, and Fruit-Based (organic, if made with soybean oil*)

Mix in dressing prior to serving, or serve dressing on the side.

*Spinach and grapes are typically on the “Dirty Dozen” list of high pesticides, so organic is preferred.  Soybeans are often high in pesticide residue, so dressings made with organic soybean oil is preferred.