Cinematic Food Recipes

Ingredients Pie Dough 2 cups / 9oz / 255g - all purpose flour 1/2 tsp - salt 3/4 cup / 170g/ 6oz- unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes 1/4 - 1/2 cup - ice cold water as needed Filling 2 tbsp - unsalted butter 5 cups / 32oz / 900g - gooseberries I used Cape Gooseberries, rinsed 1/2 cup - granulated sugar or to taste zest of 1/2 lemon 1 - egg large, for egg wash Instructions Preheat the oven to 375F Combine the flour, salt, and cold butter in a bowl and start to flatten and work the butter into the flour until the butter gets to the size of hazelnuts. Add just enough water to hold the dough together when squeezed in your hand. Split the dough in half and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. In a saucepan, add the butter and heat until melted over medium heat. Add the gooseberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Cook for 10-15 minutes until some of the berries burst and the liquids thicken. If the berries are having a hard time bursting just smash a few with the back of a spoon. Let cool. If the liquid from the berries seem too thin, thicken it will a tsp of flour. I found that I didn't need to use it with my variety of gooseberry. Meanwhile, roll one portion of the pie dough into a circle (about 1/8" thick). Place the dough into a lightly greased 9" pie pan. Gently press the edges into the pan. Prick a few holes with a fork to prevent the dough from bubbly in the oven. Cover the dough with a sheet of parchment filled with baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove the baking beans and let cool. Meanwhile, roll the second portion of pie dough into a circle and refrigerate until needed. Pour the cooked gooseberries into the prepared pie crust. Cover with the second pie round and press the edges in to seal the crust. You can either use a fork or your fingers to design the edges. Cut 6 slits on the top of ventilation. You can use the dough scraps to write "Grumpy" on the top of pie like Snow White does in the movie. This is quite difficult but worth a try! Brush with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until it is golden brown.

Ingredients For the Gravy • 42 g butter • 24 g all-purpose flour • 120 ml turkey pan drippings • 1 g freshly chopped thyme • 1 g freshly chopped rosemary • 480 ml chicken or turkey broth • Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste For the Herb Mayo • 120 g mayonnaise • 30 g Dijon mustard • 2 g freshly chopped parsley • 1 g freshly chopped thyme • 1 g freshly chopped chives For the Sandwich • 9 slices white bread, toasted (~270 g) • 450 g roasted turkey breast (sliced) • 240 g mashed potatoes • 250 g cranberry sauce • 250 g stuffing • 30 g arugula ⸻ Instructions 1. Make the Gravy • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. • Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden. • Slowly add turkey drippings and broth, whisking constantly. • Stir in thyme and rosemary, then season with salt & pepper. Simmer until thickened, then set aside. 2. Prepare the Herb Mayo • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, thyme, and chives. Chill until ready to use. 3. Assemble the Sandwich • Spread herb mayo on one slice of toasted bread. • Layer turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and arugula. • Add a middle slice of bread dipped in gravy (the “Moist Maker”), then repeat layers. • Top with the last slice of bread. • Slice in half and serve with extra gravy for dipping.

Ingredients • 50 g egg (1 whole) • 450 g ground beef • 225 g ground Italian sausage • 20 g fresh parsley, finely chopped (⅓ cup) • 9 g garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tbsp) • 60 g Italian-style breadcrumbs (½ cup) • 75 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (¾ cup) • 6 g salt (1 tsp) • 2 g black pepper, freshly ground (1 tsp) • 720 ml marinara sauce (3 cups) • 6 hoagie rolls (~600 g total) • 60 ml olive oil (4 tbsp) • 6 g garlic powder (2 tsp) • 225 g mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 oz) ⸻ Instructions 1. Make the Meatballs • In a bowl, combine beef, sausage, parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. • Mix until just combined (do not overmix). • Roll into golf ball–sized meatballs. 2. Cook the Meatballs • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. • Brown meatballs on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). • Pour in marinara sauce, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until fully cooked. 3. Prepare the Rolls • Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise. • Toast lightly if desired. • Sprinkle garlic powder inside for extra flavor. 4. Assemble the Subs • Spoon meatballs with sauce into each roll. • Top with mozzarella cheese. • Place under a broiler for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. • Serve hot!

Ingredients • 18 g egg yolk (1 yolk) • 1.5 g baking soda (¼ tsp) • 50 g brown sugar (packed) • 115 g chocolate chips • 60 g flour (½ cup) • 1.5 g salt (¼ tsp) • 50 g white sugar (¼ cup) • 5 ml vanilla extract (1 tsp) • 57 g softened butter ⸻ Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. 3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well. 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. 6. Stir in chocolate chips. 7. Scoop dough into balls (about 1 tbsp each) and place on the tray, leaving space between them. 8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft. 9. Let cool slightly before serving.