{"id":518,"date":"2025-05-30T19:08:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=518"},"modified":"2025-05-30T19:31:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:31:52","slug":"shrek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=518","title":{"rendered":"Shrek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Shrek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Culinary Movie Night Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Difficulty Level: Hard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?campaign=support-the-channel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Donate.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shrek.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" style=\"width:501px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shrek.png 626w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shrek-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Equipment<\/summary>\n<p>Here is a list (with links) of all the equipment and decorations I used for my Shrek Culinary Movie Night. I would be incredibly grateful if you used my links. I will make a little commission, and that would really help with the cost of the website and related expenses. You can find my full <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/theliterarytart?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_M6XH77EQPDB8J34W1MMZ&amp;language=en-US\">Amazon List here<\/a>!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pumpkin dish- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mtXMY6\">Click for link<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White bread paint- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jnR6YM\">Click for link<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piping kit for Gingy- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43BIvh2\">Click for link<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocktail picks- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42f1zPU\">Click for link<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tips<\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personalizing the Menu<\/strong>&#8211; When planning your menu for your movie night, don\u2019t feel pressured to serve exactly what I chose to serve. Feel free to remove\/add\/replace dishes so it makes sense for you and your guests. I\u2019ve included an editable menu in this guide to make it your own!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing Your Time<\/strong>&#8211; These movie nights can take a lot of time to prepare, especially if you plan on doing everything yourself. If you are planning a culinary movie night with a group, I suggest doing a potluck style. Have each person contribute a dish or two, and it\u2019ll be very manageable. If you are planning on preparing everything yourself, here are some things I\u2019ve learned while doing these often:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make A To-Do List<\/strong>&#8211; I can\u2019t stress this enough! It\u2019s very easy to forget simple things like opening a bottle of prosecco before you start the movie so you aren\u2019t fumbling with the seal before serving. I have done this so many times! Your to-do list should include absolutely everything you need to do leading up to pressing play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start Early<\/strong>&#8211; I learned this after a few very long days of trying to cook, prepare, and host all on the same day. Anything that can be done in advance should be done during the days leading up to the movie night. Some examples include pre-mixing cocktails, making desserts and other foods like soup that hold up well in the refrigerator, and pre-making any handmade decorations. Hosting is stressful enough without having to make a multi-course meal in one day, so get as much done as possible before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Pausing<\/strong>&#8211; The question I get asked the most is \u201cDo you pause the movie to bring out the next dish?\u201d. It\u2019s important to me that I don\u2019t disrupt the flow of the movie, so I do not pause. It\u2019s also important to me to enjoy the movie with my guests. Setting up everything I need before the movie helps me bring out each dish efficiently. The setup usually includes plating each dish and storing it in the refrigerator, so all I have to do is quickly microwave it before serving. I set out any garnish or decoration on my kitchen counter so it\u2019s easily accessible. I even pour the cocktails into their cups and store them in the refrigerator, so all I have to do is add ice and any finishing touches before serving. Always think about how you can do the bare minimum during the film. I always include the setup in my to-do list as well, so I don\u2019t forget about any aspect of the preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional<\/strong>&#8211; If your budget permits, I recommend ordering food that you may not be confident in cooking or food that may take a lot of time to cook. I do this occasionally, and it helps cut down the preparation time and supports local businesses. Win Win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decorations-<\/strong> Have fun and decorate your space and serving tray! Add elements from the theme of the movie, but make a budget and stick to it! I usually use things I already own because these movie nights are DIY, and I don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to make it fun. If I do buy decorations for the movie night, I try to find cheap or reusable things. If you are curious about some of the things I\u2019ve used during the movie nights, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/theliterarytart?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_M6XH77EQPDB8J34W1MMZ&amp;language=en-US\">here is a link to my Amazon List<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. All these items are things I bought with my own money and enjoyed using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage Stress-<\/strong> Culinary Movie Nights are fun and a great way to show your friends and family you love them. Sometimes, things you envision in your head will not come out perfectly. When this happens to me, it can be discouraging and stressful, but the people I do these for have NEVER expressed anything but appreciation. Go easy on yourself and remember that your guests are just happy to be there and to experience something you put so much thought and time into making.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Menu<\/summary>\n<p>I have created a free, editable, and printable menu for all the dishes I served for this Culinary Movie Night! Feel free to change it to what will work for you and your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGo3bpf74o\/z7upfGzCOJ5ff9tLTfo68A\/view?utm_content=DAGo3bpf74o&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\">Click Here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGo3bpf74o\/z7upfGzCOJ5ff9tLTfo68A\/view?utm_content=DAGo3bpf74o&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Menu-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Menu-4.png 480w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Menu-4-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Cues<\/summary>\n<p>These are the cues I used during the movie night so I knew when I had to get the next dish ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note<\/strong>: Each cue describes a scene that happens a few minutes before I have to serve the dish. It does not describe the scene the dish is based on. Some people get confused with that, so I thought I should specify. Because the cues only give you a few minutes to prepare the dish, it&#8217;s <strong>very important<\/strong> to have everything cooked and set up before the film starts. Review the &#8220;<strong>Tips<\/strong>&#8221; section above for ways to make this seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I often get asked why I don&#8217;t use time stamps to keep track of when to serve the next dish and the simple answer is, I don&#8217;t find those helpful. If I used timestamps, I would have to have a separate timer going or keep disrupting the movie to check the timestamp. It makes much more sense to have cues to indicate when the next scene is about to happen. This allows me to enjoy watching the film with my guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the link to the cues I used. This document is editable, so you can make updates if you decide to take out or change dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGo3xOeHgQ\/ehnFVfgWgPZSFl-UvczbIQ\/view?utm_content=DAGo3xOeHgQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\">Click Here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGo3xOeHgQ\/ehnFVfgWgPZSFl-UvczbIQ\/view?utm_content=DAGo3xOeHgQ&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cues-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cues-5.png 478w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cues-5-224x300.png 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Recipes<\/summary>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Men\u2019s 6-in-1<\/summary>\n<p>Chocolate Martini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients: Serves 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz Vodka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 oz Chocolate Cr\u00e8me liqueur (my favorite is the brand Valmas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chocolate syrup for your glass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the vodka and chocolate cream liqueur to a jar and shake to combine. Store it sealed in your refrigerator until it&#8217;s time to serve. This is a great item to make before so you can save time with the other prep. I usually premix my drink a day or two before movie night and it gets nice and cold in the refrigerator. Before you are about to serve this drink and start the film, drizzle rings of chocolate syrup inside your martini glass and pour the premix in the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162758-1024x769.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162758-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162758-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162758-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162758.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Yap Stack<\/summary>\n<p>The focus of this scene is waffles so no pressure on how you choose to serve them. I served mini waffles, Eggos, from the frozen section of the store because I don\u2019t have a waffle maker and I wanted to save time. I chose mini versions because it&#8217;s easy to get full during these movie nights so smaller is better! I also paired it with some of the cream sauce from the mini Napoleon cakes. See that recipe if you want to use the same sauce. I drizzled chocolate syrup on the stacks since I had it from the chocolate martinis and I topped it with a cherry. Basically, just try to use what you already have on hand so you can save time and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make waffles from scratch, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/preppykitchen.com\/waffle-recipe\/#recipe\">here is a good recipe!<\/a><\/span><\/strong> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162814-1024x839.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162814-1024x839.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162814-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162814-768x629.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162814.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>An Ogre\u2019s Feast<\/summary>\n<p>For this dish, I tried to recreate the tray of food Shrek makes for his lonely dinner at the Swamp. This includes the slug (which I turned into a loaf of bread I painted with food-safe coloring), a jar of eyeballs (which are really mozzarella balls with carrot eyes), worms in a <strong>pumpkin dish<\/strong> (which is actually a classic pasta with meat sauce), brussel sprouts (which are just brussel sprouts LOL), and earwax (which is butter I dyed green).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slug Bread Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 \u00bd cups flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tsp salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tsp instant yeast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00be cup warm water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two food dye colors (I used blue and red because that is what I had) <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jnR6YM\">White food paint<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the flour, salt, instant yeast, and warm water to a large bowl. Mix until combined and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour and 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the dough has risen, place it on a floured surface of parchment paper. Flour the top of the dough as well and shape it into a loaf\/slug shape. Cover it with a damp towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While it\u2019s rising, mix your food coloring with the white food paint. It\u2019s important to use the white paint because it helps keep the color vibrant while the bread is baking. Just keep in mind that the white paint will make the food coloring more of a pastel color so you might need to add more of your colored food coloring to get it to the right color. I made this mistake, so the paint came out much lighter than the slug from the scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the dough is done rising, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and place an oven-safe container filled with water in your oven so steam starts forming when you bake. The steam is an important part of the bread forming a crispy crust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the oven is preheating and the steam is forming, paint your bread to look like the slug. Also, cut slits on one end of the dough to be the antenna. I wrapped each slit around the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42f1zPU\">metal cocktail picks<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and propped it up so when it baked, the antenna would stick up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the parchment paper holding the slug loaf on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. I recommend making this the day of the movie night. You can store the slug on top of your oven and it\u2019ll be fine. This scene comes early in the movie so I recommend heating it up in the oven for about 5-7 minutes right before you start the movie and it should be ready to consume when the scene comes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jar of eye balls<\/strong>&#8211; This was an easy one to assemble and it can be prepped the day before to save you time the day of the movie night. I bought medium-sized mozzarella balls and carved out thin, circular pieces of carrots to be the pupil of the \u201ceye\u201d. I stored it in a mason jar and when it was time to serve this dish, I just had to grab the jar and add it to the cutting board I served everything on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worms in a Pumpkin<\/strong>&#8211; For this dish, you want to pick a spiral-type pasta like fusilli, cavatappi, or rotini to give it the worm look. For the actual pasta, I just made a basic meat sauce. You can use a premade jar sauce to save time or if you want to make it from scratch, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tastesbetterfromscratch.com\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce\/\">here is a good recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mtXMY6\">link to the pumpkin<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. I\u2019ve used it so many times since purchasing it for this movie night. I love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brussel Sprouts<\/strong>&#8211; I have no idea what the green thing Shrek is eating but it immediately reminded me of brussel sprouts so that\u2019s what I served. I actually love brussel sprouts after hating them as a kid. This trick is roasting them in the oven so they become crispy. I decided to not roast them too crispy, however, to make it look more like the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it how I did, I cut and cleaned the brussel sprouts, drizzled olive oil, and tossed it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can use your favorite all-purpose seasoning if that is easier for you. Then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. I usually like to make a fancy Asian-style, crispy brussel sprout but for this dish, and movie night, simple was better. This is also something you can make in advance. I did, and then I plated them and I just had to microwave before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Earwax butter<\/strong>&#8211; This is a very simple one to make but there are a few steps that take time. The night before you make the earwax, leave a stick of butter out of the refrigerator so it comes to room temperature. The next day, add your butter and a few drops of green food coloring to a medium-sized bowl and mix until the butter resembles a pale green color. Let the bowl sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden slightly. Then mold the butter with your hands to resemble the earwax mold Shrek creates. I did this on top of an upside-down small bowl. You can store it in the refrigerator and when you are about to start the movie, leave it out on your counter so it is softer when you serve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips<\/strong>: This dish has a lot of components, and the scene comes shortly after the pancake scene so it&#8217;s important that you have as much premade and plated as possible. The eyeballs, bread, and butter can be easily placed on the serving tray\/cutting board with no additional prep. The pasta and brussel sprouts will need to be reheated in the microwave before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-184458-963x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-184458-963x1024.png 963w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-184458-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-184458-768x816.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-184458.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Milkboarding &amp; Debuttoning<\/summary>\n<p>This is the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/gingerbread-cookies-recipe\/\">Gingerbread Cookie Recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the shape of Gingy, I personally could not find a cookie cutter that matched his personalized shape, so I molded the dough by hand to make him. Pull up a picture of him for reference, roll out the dough, and start molding. It was pretty easy and this way you can make Gingy into whatever pose you want! To decorate Gingy, I used <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sugarspunrun.com\/easy-sugar-cookie-recipe\/\">this icing recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this recipe also contains a sugar cookie recipe. You will only need to pay attention to the icing part of the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need a light blue food coloring gel for Gingy\u2019s eyebrows, and red for his mouth. You will also need to buy gumdrop candies and pick out purple for his buttons. To pipe everything, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43BIvh2\">I used this kit.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coquito Recipe-<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mydominicankitchen.com\/coquito-coconut-eggnog\/\">This is a good recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> for this Puerto Rican holiday drink. If you don\u2019t want to make this drink, you can serve Gingy with milk like in the film, but I will warn against serving him in the milk. Because Coquito is thick, it doesn\u2019t dissolve the cookie as fast as milk would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162844-1024x950.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162844-1024x950.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162844-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162844-768x713.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162844.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Layers!!<\/summary>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/do-at-home-onion-rings-16887\">Here is the recipe I used for the onion rings<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. You can save time and buy frozen onion rings too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.razzledazzlelife.com\/the-best-copycat-in-n-out-sauce\/#recipe\">Here is the In-N-Out sauce recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> I used! I now make it for everything because it\u2019s so good and easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162919-998x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162919-998x1024.png 998w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162919-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162919-768x788.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162919.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Shrek\u2019s \u201cDamsels\u201d In Distress<\/summary>\n<p>I\u2019ll refrain from explaining where this inspiration came from\u2026 LOL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went with a nutty, green pistachio cookie that is now officially my husband\u2019s favorite cookie! The inside was deliciously chewy and it wasn\u2019t overly sweet. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foreignfork.com\/pistachio-cookies\/\">Here is the recipe I used.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only thing I did differently is press my finger in the center of the dough ball before baking to make a dent and I filled it with some crushed pistachios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips:<\/strong> This is one you can make the day before to save time. Store them in an airtight container and before the film starts, plate them and leave them on your countertop for easy access when the scene approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162941-1024x905.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162941-1024x905.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162941-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162941-768x678.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162941.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Asphyxiation Assassination<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Sweet and Sour Fried Eggs<\/strong>&#8211; You can choose to serve regular fried eggs here to match the eggs they eat in the movie but I wanted to do something extra. The scene where Fiona kills the mama bird and eats her baby\u2019s eggs is a bittersweet moment, so I thought sweet and sour eggs would perfectly embody the scene. LOL! <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tiffycooks.com\/spicy-sweet-and-sour-fried-eggs-in-10-minutes\/\">Here is the recipe.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips:<\/strong> Fried eggs are better served fresh, however for the sake of time, I made these in advance. I plated them and put plastic wrap on top. I also chopped up some green onions, wrapped them up in a paper towel, and kept them in the refrigerator too. Then, when it was time to serve the dish, I microwaved it and added the green onions on top before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"911\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162955-1024x911.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162955-1024x911.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162955-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162955-768x683.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-162955.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Love at First Swat<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Rum raisin cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients: Serves 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc cup raisins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4oz rum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raisins for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd cup of Marshmallows or marshmallow fluff for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The night before, add the \u00bc cup of raisins and rum to an airtight jar or container and let it soak overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next day, use a muddler to crush the raisins and strain the mixture so the raisin\/rum liquid has no chunks of raisin remaining. Store the liquid in the refrigerator until it\u2019s time to serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before the film, set up your glasses with the marshmallow cobwebs and raisin \u201cflies\u201d. To make the cobweb, I microwaved the marshmallows for about 20 seconds. You want the marshmallow to be sticky to the touch but not so hot you can\u2019t touch it. &nbsp;When it\u2019s ready, dip your fingertips in the marshmallow and separate them to stretch out the marshmallow, making a web effect. Decorate each glass with the webs and stick raisins to the top of them.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you don\u2019t want to deal with the hot marshmallow, another option is to use a jar of marshmallow fluff. It already comes sticky so you don\u2019t have to worry about heating it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you are ready to serve, add ice to your glasses, split your rum raisin mixture between the two glasses and top off your drink with sprite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-546\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163013-1024x883.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163013-1024x883.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163013-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163013-768x662.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163013.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Rotisserie Weed Rat<\/summary>\n<p>One thing I love about meatballs\/kebabs is how you can basically shape them into whatever you want and it&#8217;ll hold its shape well during the cooking process. For this reason, I chose to serve kebabs shaped like the weed rats Shrek cooks in the film. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefoodiephysician.com\/dining-with-doc-beef-kofta-kebabs-with\/\">This is the recipe I used.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use any meatball recipe for this dish. To make the kebabs, you just have to press the meat very firmly, so it holds its shape. Shape the little head and body around the stick, connect the tail, and cook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips: <\/strong>I had the tzatziki already in the serving dish and covered it with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. I also had parsley prechopped, wrapped in a paper towel, and stored in the refrigerator. On a separate dish, I stored the weed rat kebabs and when it was time to prepare to serve, I microwaved the weed rats, added them on top of the sauce, and garnished them with fresh parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163033-1024x837.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163033-1024x837.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163033-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163033-768x628.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163033.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Napoleon Bon-ap-petit<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Mini Napoleon Cakes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this cake, I followed a video on Tiktok but it\u2019s not there now so <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/mille-feuille-napoleon-pastry\/\">here is a similar recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> that honestly looks better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: My husband actually gave me the idea for the name \u201cNapoleon Bon-ap-petit\u201d. I served these cakes because Lord Farquaad has a Napoleon complex, but I was struggling with thinking of a name. My genius husband reminded me Napoleon\u2019s name is Napoleon Bonaparte, and the joke pretty much wrote itself after that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163048-1024x796.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163048-1024x796.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163048-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163048-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163048.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Happily \u201cOgre\u201d After<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Pistachio Martini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients: Serves 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4oz Pistachio cream liqueur (my favorite is the brand Valmas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2oz vodka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pistachio cream spread (optional garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocktail onion for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the pistachio cream liqueur and vodka to a jar and shake to combine. Store in your refrigerator until it\u2019s time to serve. This is a great item to prep ahead of time to save time the day of the movie night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I didn\u2019t think about this until after but to decorate your glasses, you can smear pistachio cream in your glasses. Also, set up your cocktail onions before the movie night starts and store them in the refrigerator. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42f1zPU\">Here are the picks I use.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it\u2019s time to serve, pour your premade drink mix in your glass and top with you cocktail onion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163103-1024x844.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163103-1024x844.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163103-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163103-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_20250529-163103.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?campaign=support-the-channel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Donate.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shrek Culinary Movie Night Guide Difficulty Level: Hard Table of Contents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-518","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=518"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/518\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":558,"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/518\/revisions\/558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}