Soda pop poppy corn

*Note: this recipe is an oldie with a twist.

1/2 cup unpopped  popcorn
 1 (16 oz) Bag marshmallows
 1/4 cup butter
vegetable spray 
1/2 tsp. Root beer extract
12 Root beer candy crushed

 Direction:

Pop the pop corn as directed on the bag, then transfer from the pot into a bowl.
Place a sheet of parchment paper down onto the counter, and spray with vegetable spray.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir constantly until mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Quickly stir root beer candy and root beer extract into butter mixture until well blended. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until evenly coated. Allow popcorn mixture to cool.

Prep time:

Spray your hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into balls; arrange on the prepared Parchment paper. Wrap each ball with plastic wrap when completely cooled.

Serves: 15

Tip:
You can even make them look like Lollypops.


Question:
 How can you turn this kid friendly recipe into an adult recipe?
please leave your comments down below!

Mango tangerine fizz up

1 Liter Seltzer water
Mango (equation vary on the size of the fruit)
Tangerine (equation vary on the size of the fruit)

 Remove the seeds from the mango as well as the tangerine.
 Slice mango prices in half to fit in your juicer, and peel off the skin of your tangerine.
 And place the slices into juicer and blend the favors together, then pour into your seltzer water and enjoy.

Size: 4 cups

~Note to Adults:
To spiff up a adult drink, add your favorite alcoholic beverage and stir.

Question: what other ingredients would you use, along side Mango & Tangerine?

Please leave your answers in the comments below, "Living better cafe" would love to hear from you.

Jazz it up Mackerel Salad

*Note: If you don't like mackerel, you can substitute it.

1 16oz. Bag macaroni noodles
 1 15 oz. Can Mackerel (drain out the liquid)
1 medium red onion chopped finely 
1 medium sweet pepper chopped finely
 1 Celery stalk chopped finely
 2-3 dashes of Cayenne pepper 
2-3 dashes of black pepper
 2 Tbsp. Relish sandwich spread

Directions: Boil water for the noodles, add few drops of oil to the water so pasta won't stick.
Once pasta is done cooking (drain the pasta water), then combined the other ingredients.
 And enjoy!

Serves: 4


~Note: you can even make this with rice.  

Fake out Farina

3 cups water (plus more)
 3/4 tsp. Salt
3/4 cups grits
 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
 1 half stick butter
 Sugar or sugar substitute (this equation is to your liking)

Direction:

 Bring water and salt to a boil in medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits.
Stir grits frequently as the grits begin to thicken, add in more water until the grits look smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and butter as well as sugar, and enjoy!


Serves: 4

power breakfast

Butter Cheese Grits

3 cups water
3/4 tsp. Salt
3/4 cup grits
1-2 tads of butter
2-3 shakes of powder cheese

Directions: 
Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; slowly stir in grits.
Add the butter and cheese as your stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.

Serves: 4

* Note: For creamier, thick grits cook longer.
For thinner grits, add more water.

Scrambled eggs

 1/2 cup water
 2 eggs
2-3 shakes of powdered cheese
4 blades of wheatgrass
2 Tbsp. Oil ( for frying pan)

Direction:

 In a bowl add together water & eggs, and wheatgrass and blend it together.
Then add to the frypan and stir until eggs began to separate, and are no longer runny.
Then shake powdered cheese and you are ready to eat, Enjoy!

 Serves: 1

orange tiger tuna salad

Orange Tiger Vinaigrette:

 2 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
 2 Tbsp. Orange juice 
1/2 tsp. Grated orange zest
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. Honey
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper

Directions
In a small jar with a tight-fitting cover, combine the orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and pepper. Cover and shake well until combined. To store, refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before serving.

Serves: 4

Tuna Salad:

8 oz. Elbow macaroni
 1 (7oz.) Tuna
1/2 Cup Cherry tomatoes
1/4 Cup diced celery
 1/8 tsp.  dried minced onion 
2 lg. Carrots shredded
 1 tsp. dried dill weed

Directions
Cook the pasta to your liking then drain the water.
Then toss all the ingredients into together, and then add the salad dressing and enjoy!

Serves: 4

Quick breakfast recipe