[1] Soup with a fall popcorn garnish (both photos © Popcorn Board).

[2] Add the garnish to chili and more.

Here’s a fun garnish for fall: for soups, vegetables, grains, proteins, even plain yogurt.

Combine seasoned popcorn (recipe below) with dried cranberries and pepitas, and top with fried sage leaves (here’s the recipe—it’s worth the effort).

You can also use the mixture as a trail mix-type snack, perhaps with the addition of chocolate chips?

And, if you don’t want a garnish, just enjoy the seasoned popcorn as a snack.
 
 
RECIPE: FALL HARVEST SOUP TOPPER & GARNISH

Ingredients For The Popcorn

 
Mix-Ins

 
Preparation

1. SEASON the popcorn. Place it in a large, clean paper bag.

2. SPRAY the popcorn lightly with cooking spray: about 5 quick sprays.

3. SPRIKE with the herbs: Cajun Creole/chili, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme. Close the bag and shake to distribute the seasoning. Add the mix-ins and give it another shake.