These Tart, Tangy Chips Will Be the Star of Every Movie Night

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Who doesn’t love potato chips, especially on a cozy movie night with friends? No matter if you have your girls over or you’re hosting a cocktail party, there’s no need for boring regular potato chips. Instead, spice things up with a secret ingredient: capers. Read on to get the recipe that is an absolute game-changer.

Tips and Tricks

Capers are small pickled flower buds with a slightly salty taste. You can usually get them in jars and pickled in brine or cured with salt. They’re super tasty, especially if you’re a savory food person.

The best type of chips to use for this recipe are kettle-cooked ones, as they won’t fall apart when tossed with the seasonings. Another tip is to prepare the chips ahead of time. You can do it up to three days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, saving yourself some time later on.

The Secret Recipe

This recipe only requires three ingredients that you can find anywhere. It’s also super easy to make, so these chips will become the absolute star of your party.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 oz) jar of capers packed in brine, strained
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 (8 oz) bag of kettle-cooked potato chips
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Instructions:

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 200°F and put a layer of paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the strained capers on them and cover them with another paper towel. Then, lightly rub to dry the capers.
  2. Take another rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Transfer the capers there and bake in the oven for about 3 hours. Then, turn off the oven and let the capers cool inside. Blend them in a food processor until you get a powdered texture.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F and heat the chips on a rimmed baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the chips with the caper powder and lemon zest.
  5. Serve in a fancy bowl and enjoy!

Get That Expensive Look With Elegant Black Cherry Nails

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Black cherry is the best color for your nails during the fall season, hands down. Yes, red is a classic, but this new trendy color is definitely taking the lead. Black cherry looks good with any outfit, whether a simple T-shirt and jeans or elegant dresses and coats. Plus, it looks super expensive.

Here’s how to pull off this beautiful color.

What Are Black Cherry Nails?

The name says it all—black cherry nails are inspired by the color of black cherries and are characterized by a deep, rich scarlet.

You can also adapt the color from dark red to a deep purple based on your skin tone and dream aesthetic.

Why Choose Black Cherry?

Black goes well with everything, but black cherry gives you those elegant vampy vibes that look elegant and classy. The color is perfect for fall and winter, too. Those warm-tone sweaters and eyeshadow looks will stand out even more with your trendy manicure. Plus, you’ll match with the colorful palette that fall brings outside.

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This color looks good on all lengths, and adding a glossy finish will make them pop even more. You can either wear it all over the nails or use it as a little accent or alongside a French tip. However you style it, your manicure will definitely stand out this season.