Caramel Popcorn

We love this popcorn for movie nights.  :)  Thank you, allrecipes!  Sometimes we don't even bake it, just leave it oooey gooey, still tastes waaay too good.

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 quarts popped popcorn (about three bags)

1. Preheat oven to 250.  Place popcorn in a very large bowl, making sure there are no kernels!  (We use our roasting pan for when we cook a turkey)
2. In medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat.  Once melted, stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.  Bring to boil, stirring constantly.  Boil without stirring 4 minutes, then stir in baking soda and vanilla.  Pour over popcorn, stirring to coat popcorn evenly.  **We eat it quite frequently at this point, but every once in a while, when we want to get fancy, I continue on!**
3. Place in preheated oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Quick and Easy Meatballs

I got this recipe from a friend.  She served it at a party and my boys couldn't stay away from them.  Perfect for an appetizer, busy weeknight, or for after church when you don't get home till 6.  (groan!)  I just make some instant mashed potatoes and some steam-fresh veggies and voila!  Dinner!

1 package frozen meatballs
1 jar chili sauce
1/2 cup grape jelly

Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan and allow to simmer until meatballs are warmed through, or about 30 minutes.