“Always Be My Maybe” is one of my newer favorites, in large part because one of the main characters is a chef and restaurateur. I made teriyaki chickpea bao based on a scene involving the two main characters and some coveted free buns.
Read More“Hot Fuzz” is part of filmmaker Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy (a.k.a. the Blood & Ice Cream trilogy), so the pairing for this movie came pretty easy.
Read MoreOne of the lead characters in “Chungking Express” is obsessed with buying cans of pineapple, so I decided to make pineapple tofu fried rice for this pairing.
Read More“Vertigo” holds up after multiple viewings and more than 60 years after its release, just like the tempeh piccata holds up after several iterations.
Read More“When Harry Met Sally” is undoubtedly one of my favorite movies of all time, and when I thought about what to pair it with, the infamous “I’ll have what she’s having” diner scene immediately popped into my mind.
Read MoreDeviled eggs were an Easter staple for me growing up. The traditional mustard, mayo and paprika recipe is great, but swapping them out for hummus has been my favorite way to make them as an adult.
Read MoreWhile I love baking and cooking, one of my favorite things to make for a party, holiday or just a Thursday is charcuterie.
Read More“Once” is my favorite Irish film, so when I saw I would be publishing a post on St. Patrick’s Day, it was an obvious choice. I paired it with a vegan version of colcannon, one of my favorite Irish dishes.
Read MoreSince a lot of “Do the Right Thing” takes place in a pizzeria and the protagonist is the delivery guy there, I chose pizza for the pairing. The crust is vegan, gluten-free and low FODMAP, but the toppings contain gluten, dairy and high amounts of FODMAPs. As always, everything’s still vegetarian, though!
Read MoreWhen asked what my favorite movie is, I usually give the answer that it’s a tie between “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “The Philadelphia Story.” I opted to make my pairing for the second half of this double-feature debut a dessert. So here we are with Philadelphia Cheesecake! This recipe is gluten-free, lactose-free and dairy-free.
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