Popcorn picks

Better Homes and Gardens (MCT) - Before the stars hit the red carpet for the Oscars on Feb. 22, try assembling one of these economical, comforting and zippy popcorn concoctions from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Or get rave reviews on family movie night with this all-star cast of nibbles. Just mix up the ingredients _ in any of these 10 themes with homemade popcorn _ to suit your taste.

1. Mr. Moto

Teriyaki sauce, wasabi peas, rice crackers

2. Spaghetti Western

Pizza seasoning, sliced pepperoni

3. Bedtime for Bonzo

Banana chips, shaved dark chocolate, toasted coconut

4. Pretty in Pink

Cherry Twizzlers bits, red cinnamon candies, pink sugar

5. Rio Bravo

Chipotle chile powder, corn chips, lime juice

6. Parent Trap

Honey graham cereal, marshmallows, cocoa

7. The King and I

Curry powder, dried mixed fruit, yogurt-covered raisins

8. Everybody's All-American

Pretzels, peanuts, candy-coated chocolate pieces

9. Moonstruck

Fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme), melted butter, Parmesan cheese

10. The Big Cheese

Caramel sauce, cheddar cheese

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