Hardcore popcorn lovers know: Making popcorn on the stove with a generous splash of oil is the best way to make a perfectly light, crisp snack.

Many of us remember a time when a pot, some oil and a stove top was all you needed to cook popcorn. Those were the days before microwaves and pre-seasoned bags filled with corn kernels. But stove ...

Our guide to homemade popcorn covers how to pop kernels using the stove, microwave, or a popcorn maker, finding the right fat to coat your popcorn, and our editors' favorite popcorn toppings.