Category: Movies

Vampire Blood Cocktail
Why am I posting a Halloween-like cocktail at the end of August? Because I like to plan ahead….Also, it is time for Food ‘n Flix and the August feature is Hotel Transylvania 2 hosted by Kimberly at Coffee and Casseroles.

Spinach Salad with Sweet Peas, Strawberries, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
The Food ‘n Flix feature film for July was Popeye (hosted by The Lawyer Cookbook). Here’s an homage in salad form to Popeye, his child and his love interest.

Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix
The Italian film, “I Am Love,” was the June feature for Food ‘n Flix. I had a hard time distinguishing what was being torched (no innuendo intended) in the film but I finally landed on making this Russian salad.

Wicked Fruit
This Wicked Fruit is laden with whiskey and Amaretto as inspired by this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature “The Witches of Eastwick.”

Brandied Grapes
This month’s Food ‘n Flix movie selection was “A Walk in the Clouds.” Please keep reading to see the dish that was inspired by the film.

Paneer Kofta for Food ‘n Flix
Join me as I highlight a delightful film, The Lunchbox, for February’s Food ‘n Flix feature. I also tackle these delicious Indian fried fritter balls.

Curry Rice Salad with Artichokes for Food ‘n Flix
Try this Curry Rice Salad with Artichokes for your next book club meeting or, as I’m using it here, for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: The Jane Austin Book Club.

Boeuf Bourginon for Cook the Books
Boeuf Bourginon has become a traditional holiday meal for us. I served it on Thanksgiving this year and am also using the recipe for my Cook the Books post for Oct/Nov.

Two-Potato Vindaloo for Food ‘n Flix
Two-Potato Vindaloo will have to do for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: The Hundred Foot Journey.

Witchy Cocktails for Halloween Food ‘n Flix
Having a grown up Halloween party and need a beverage? Try this Pumpkintini and Zombie Voodoo Cocktail—all to celebrate October and Food ‘n Flix.