23 Nutritious Foods Everyone Should be Able to Prepare

When you’re craving a salty snack, homemade popcorn is the perfect solution. It’s super-easy to make, can be flavored according to your whim, and it’s healthier and cheaper than the movie-theater or microwaveable kinds. In this recipe for stovetop popcorn, spritz some water on the popcorn instead of pouring melted butter over it, and then sprinkle with salt. It will still be delicious with a lot less fat. (And btw, you can also just make it in a paper bag in the microwave.)

Once you’ve mastered the basics, feel free to spice things up with different flavors. And if you’re a big snacker, consider making space in your kitchen for an air popper.