I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve posted a recipe on this blog. Heck, I can even count on one finger, because it’s happened exactly one time — when I posted the recipe for the Best Brownies You Will Ever Eat. I still stand by that statement.
I hate baking and cooking. I hate the preparation and the clean up. I also really hate pictures of food. Am I the only one bothered by the photos friends post of their dinner on Facebook?
But, there is one thing I know how to do in the kitchen and I do it well – mixing bags of junk food together into one large bowl.
Four or five years ago, I went to a Halloween party at my friend Zoe’s house. She had out on the counter the most magical bowl of party snacks I’d ever eaten – the perfect mix of salty and sweet. If I didn’t have more control of myself, I would have just completely shoved my head into the bowl.
About this time every year, I gorge myself on the magical treat. Then I feel so sick when I think about it that I have to wait an entire year to have it again. I have no shame.
Are you ready for this?
Here’s my “recipe” of the year:
1. Pour one bag of Chex Mix (the Traditional flavor) in a large bowl.
2. Pour one bag of candy corn (or Autumn Mix) into the same bowl.
3. Stir until well mixed.
4. Grab a handful and shove into your mouth.
5. Lock the rest of it in a safe and hide the key.
I know that this isn’t a super secret recipe, but I had never heard about it until Zoe put it together for her party. I’ve seen lots of recipes for other Chex Mix/candy corn party mixes, but they usually require you to at least use a microwave to melt some chocolate. There is seriously no need. The candy corn are already so sugary (okay, corn syrupy) sweet that you don’t need anything extra.
But, I am totally serious about keeping it under lock and key so you don’t eat too much. It’s possible that I may no longer fit into my jeans when it gets cool enough around here to actually wear them.
What’s your favorite Halloween treat?
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Candy corn mixed with salted peanuts is really good, too!
Oh, man! I’m actually allergic to peanuts. Sad trombone.
Mix 1 pound each: M&Ms, dry roasted peanuts, raisins, and candy corn. Let set at least 24 hours before eating so the salty and sweet ‘marry’. So easy and so tasty! If you’re serving a big group and need to stretch it, add a bag of mini pretzels.
Nice! I need to try that, sans peanuts since I’m one of those people with a peanut allergy.
I literally CAN’T keep Halloween munchies or candy in my house because I will SHOVEL IT ALL IN. I hide and pray for no trick or treaters…it’s that bad!
PS – go read today’s blog post. ; )
I’m the same way, JJ. And then I feel gross and disgusting for days.
But, maybe not as gross and disgusting as your friend with the Roomba. OMG! http://www.theblahblahblahger.com/2012/09/ive-got-this-friend-the-roomba-dog-diarrhea/
I’m so puzzled how you really don’t like food pictures! Obviously, you aren’t a foodie (but I have separate blogs I follow for those), but you don’t like looking at tasty food things?
It’s weird, right? I don’t like to look at food, other than what I’m eating myself. I don’t like looking at trays of food being carried in restaurants, and I don’t like food commercials on TV. I probably need some sort of therapy. Too bad it doesn’t keep me from eating so poorly!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
Now that is my kind of recipe! LOL I also hate to cook and only do so because I am legally required to feed the children in my care.
HAHAHA! I feel the same way. 😀