It’s Friday, it’s the day before Cinco de Mayo [also my grandma's 81st birthday] and it’s time for a big ol’ Margarita.  Okay, I wish.

Now I just eat since I can’t drink.

Today, it’s popcorn.  CINCO DE MAYO inspired popcorn.

I love popcorn.  Any flavor.  Any time of day.

Usually I make it a meal and the serving size of ten, becomes one.

Sure it’s a problem, but it would be worse.

Since my appetite hasn’t “matured” just yet, I decided to make popcorn and season it cinco de mayo-like spices. I kinda made that up. My interpretation at least is a combination of cumin, chili powder and fresh lime juice. It did the trick.

My husband added a little tequila to the butter mixture for an extra kick, while I cried ate my virgin popcorn.

Watch out, this might turn into a 3 day weekend popcorn party. We’re sooo WILD!

Other easy Cinco de Mayo recipes…

• Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Salsa
• Guacamole and Fresh Tomato Salsa
• Sangria
• Refried Beans – great for dip(s) too
• Blood Orange Margaritas – via How Sweet It Is

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

Chili lime Popcorn – Tequila optional

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Ingredients

• 8 cups of popcorn, popped
• 3 tablespoon olive oil OR 3 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• pinch of ground pepper
• juice from a fresh lime, about 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Optional – 1/2 teaspoon tequila. Or just drink the tequila.

Directions

I use this air popper, but you can also make on the stove with oil.

While the popcorn is still warm, 1/2 the drizzle olive oil or butter over the popcorn.

In a small bowl, mix together salt, cumin, chili powder, and pepper. Spoon seasoning over the popcorn. With a knife or wooden spoon, carefully toss.

Add the rest of the olive oil or butter and the rest of the seasoning – mix to coat.

Squeeze a little lime juice and then sprinkle lime zest over the popcorn. Enjoy!

note: if you want to add tequila – mix 1/2 teaspoon with butter

*gluten-free *dairy-free – if you don’t use butter

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