Photo by Daniel Schuleman
For your next movie night, try recreating a little bit of the film for yourself in the comfort of your own room. And what better way to do so than with food?
Zoolander: ORANGE MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO
In one of the most tragic scenes in cinematic history, Derek Zoolander and some really, really ridiculously good-looking models go for an ill-fated drive in pursuit of this pick-me-up drink. Though Zoolander survives, his three male model roommates die in a disastrous explosion triggered by a cigarette and a gasoline fight. Honor their memories by whipping up this version: While the flavors of orange and coffee might seem uncomplementary, this recipe provides a toned-down alterna- tive to actual orange fruit, creating a drink truly worthy of the “Blue Steel” mastermind.
Ingredients (serves 2):
1 cup strong coffee
2 cups milk
8 tbsp chocolate syrup 1 cup ice
1 tbsp orange extract or N cup orange chocolate chips
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Directions: Freeze 1 cup strong coffee in an ice cube tray, then blend the ingredients together. Add whipped cream, if desired.
The Avengers: CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Who knew Tony Stark was such a fan of hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern joints? You won’t need superpowers to make Iron Man’s favorite food—just some patience and preparation. Marinate the chicken and pre-make the sauce while watching the earlier movies in the series—by the time you’ve reached the final battle of The Avengers, you’ll be eating like a true superhero.
Ingredients: (serves 4): 10 cloves chopped garlic
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup oil
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp ground pepper
2 lbs boneless chicken
4 pieces pita bread
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup lettuce, chopped
Sauce: 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup tahini
3 cups water
L cup lemon juice Salt to taste
Directions: Whisk together garlic, lemon juice and oil, then mix in curry powder, salt and pepper. After coating chicken with marinade, let sit for four to six hours. Once time is up, grill chicken on medium heat until fully cooked, then chop chicken and place on pita bread. Top your creation with chopped tomatoes and shawarma sauce (a mixture of garlic, tahini and cold water stirred thoroughly, with some lemon juice to make it creamy). Add salt to taste.
The Harry Potter Series: BUTTERBEER
Anyone familiar with the books will remember J.K. Rowling’s elaborate and mouthwatering descriptions of the most delicious concoction of the series, butterbeer, which didn’t appear until the third installment, when Harry, Ron and Hermione began making regular treks to the Hog’s Head. Whether or not butterbeer got its addictive flavor from the addition of schnapps (it’s more fun to pretend it did), this quick and flavorful drink will add an authen- tic touch to any Harry Potter movie night.
Ingredients (serves 2):
1 cup cream soda
1/2 cup butterscotch syrup
1/2 tbsp butter
1 oz. butterscotch schnapps (optional)
Directions: Add butterscotch syrup and butter into a glass and microwave mixture for 90 seconds, then add cream soda and stir. For an extra kick, add schnapps before serving.