Popcorn treats

For the 4th of July festivities, we went to my parent's house for a bbq and some fireworks. We were going to do all of the cooking for the family because my parents had some plans during the day. I tore through my pantry (did I forget to mention it was a last minute party) and decided that I would try to make things with stuff I need to get rid of. I came across a box of popcorn and decided to throw it in the cooler. Next I found a half used jar of marshmallow fluff, a half bag of marshmallows, so I threw them in too. Then I found 1 bag of 100 calorie pack cookies and an almost empty bag of pretzels. When I got to my mom's she had a bag of chocolate chips and a half jar of peanut butter, I decided to put all these together and viola! Popcorn treats.

Popcorn treats

1 normal sized bag of popcorn (I used light butter)
1 bag of marshmallows (I used a half bag and half jar of fluff)
1 Tbsp of butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup pretzels
Whatever other creative yummy toppings you like (peanuts, more chocolate, M&Ms, cookie crumbs, etc)

1. Pop bag of popcorn according to directions on bag
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan over medium high heat. When melted, add in marshmallows and stir frequently while they all melt into a sauce.
3. Put popcorn in large bowl (REMEMBER to remove unpopped kernels), pour marshmallow sauce over. Add in desire toppings and stir all together.
4. Lay out mixture on greased baking sheet.
5. Melt peanut butter over medium heat. When melted, drizzle over popcorn mixture.
6. Melt chocolate (I melt mine in the microwave), and drizzle over popcorn mixture.
7. Break into pieces, enjoy!

Skillet Ravioli "Pizza" courtesy of Publix

My husband and I are huge fans of pasta and pizza. He is a very picky eater (as I may have mentioned in numerous other posts), so when he asked me to make this, I was surprised. He has tasted it at Publix when they do their Aprons recipe samples. I made it at home and it was delicious!

Skillet Ravioli Pizza

1 1/2 cups water
2 (7-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese mini-ravioli
1 tablespoon butter
1 3/4 cups refrigerated marinara sauce (15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20 pepperoni slices

1. Combine water, ravioli, and butter in large saucepan. Cover and bring to boil on high.
2. Remove lid when boiling; reduce to medium-high. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring often (to avoid pasta sticking), or until most of liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir marinara sauce into ravioli; reduce to low. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until pasta is hot and tender.
4. Spread ravioli evenly into single layer. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange pepperoni slices over top. Cover and cook 3–4 minutes or until cheese melts.

CALORIES (per 1/6 recipe) 368kcal; FAT 16g; CHOL 50mg; SODIUM 888mg; CARB 38g; FIBER 3g; PROTEIN 19g; VIT A 17%; VIT C 0%; CALC 30%; IRON 8%

My husband loved it. He even went back for a third helping! Thanks Publix!