Host your own Meryl Streep movie marathon with themed food and drink pairings for her most iconic films. Inspired by Julie & Julia and years of annual Merylthon traditions, this guide turns movie night into a full event with snacks, cocktails, and pairing ideas for every kind of Meryl fan.
This bloody mary mix has the usual suspects – tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, citrus juice (both lemon and lime), and hot sauce – the secret ingredient is a bit of Maggi seasoning with adds a bit more umami to the concoction.
Slightly under ripe bananas are caramelized in a butter/brown sugar sauce infused with cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla. A splash of rum is added and ignited to flambé the bananas before serving with ice cream and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch.
To recreate this iconic grilled cheese, sourdough bread is stacked with Jarlsberg and cooked low + slow achieving a golden crust and melted cheese. A touch of Dijon is the perfect finishing touch.
With just a few ingredients, carbonara can be a challenging dish to master, and I’ve yet to achieve perfection at home. While the flavor of this version was excellent, I think I needed to add a bit more pasta water as the dish ended up a bit dry.
Once the graham cracker crust is in decent shape, you fill it with a mix of key lime juice, zest, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk before freezing. Out of the freezer you top with whipped cream and serve. How easy is that.
Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: easyStore-Bought Is Fine: edible glitter Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Tony’s Elixir Martini Ingredients2 ounces Hendrick’s gin (Tony used Hendrick’s Flora Adora)1/2 ounce dry vermouthLight Pink Edible Glitter 1 lemon twist Instructions Place a martini glass in the freezer while preparing […]
Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: Pecorino Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on GrossyPelosi.com Other pairing options Have everyone pack their own basic lunch (PB&Js, bologna sandwiches, apples, chips or bananas, a bottle of coke) like the workers in the early part of […]