{"id":563,"date":"2025-06-06T19:03:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2025-08-07T19:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:11:51","slug":"how-to-train-your-dragon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/?page_id=563","title":{"rendered":"How To Train Your Dragon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How To Train Your Dragon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Culinary Movie Night Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Difficulty Level: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter 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-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" style=\"width:521px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/HTTYD-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/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 HTTYD 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/theliterarytart?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsfshop_M6XH77EQPDB8J34W1MMZ&amp;language=en-US\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Amazon List here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piping Kit for Meringues &amp; Truffles- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43BIvh2\">Click Here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purple lights for Toothless- <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d34ksv\">Click Here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\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, here is a link to <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\">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\/DAGphB8KRdE\/9yYEZgQLzXC8RyDc6lANlQ\/view?utm_content=DAGphB8KRdE&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 is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGphB8KRdE\/9yYEZgQLzXC8RyDc6lANlQ\/view?utm_content=DAGphB8KRdE&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=publishsharelink&amp;mode=preview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/menu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/menu.png 478w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/menu-223x300.png 223w\" 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>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\/DAGphn_xycs\/fc27yK3Kvda5AohXntWPbQ\/view?utm_content=DAGphn_xycs&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\/DAGphn_xycs\/fc27yK3Kvda5AohXntWPbQ\/view?utm_content=DAGphn_xycs&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\/06\/Cues.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cues.png 478w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cues-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>Burning Love<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Cranberry Fireball Sour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients: Serves 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5 oz fireball (or any other cinnamon whisky)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 oz sour mix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 oz cranberry juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire Meringues for garnish (see below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add all ingredients to a jar with a lid. Shake it to mix and store it in your refrigerator until it\u2019s time to serve. This is a great menu item to make ahead of time so you don\u2019t have to worry about it the day of the movie night. When it\u2019s time to serve, add ice to your glass, shake your premixed drink, and pour it into your glass. Garnish with a fire meringue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fire Meringues- Make for \u201cBurning Love\u201d &amp; \u201cDragon\u2019s Inferno\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 egg whites (room temp)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5 cups of granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tsp cornstarch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tbsp of lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tbsp of vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange food coloring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red food coloring <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the egg whites in a large bowl on high speed for 1 minute. Soft peaks will start to form. Then slowly add your sugar while you continue to beat the mixture for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 10 minutes, quickly fold in your lemon juice and vanilla extract. Then fold in your corn starch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preheat your oven to 225 degrees F. While it\u2019s preheating, split your mixture in two bowls and add a few drops of orange food coloring to one and red to another. Fold in the coloring and add more if you want the colors to be more vibrant. You have to work quickly with the mixture so I recommend having everything set out before you start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43BIvh2\">piping bag<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, add the red egg mixture to one side and the orange egg mixture to the other. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfectly split. Just try your best. I recommend using a drop flower piping tip or star nozzle to give that fire shape. I also recommend to have the piping bag set up before you start so you can work quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipe your little fire meringues on the parchment lined baking sheet by making little clusters. Get creative, have fun making them look like fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes and then turn the oven off and let them sit in the oven for another 30 minutes. Don\u2019t open the oven door at any time. They will start getting dry on the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After, let the meringues sit on the counter to fully cool and then store them in an airtight container for no more than.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"939\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161152-1024x939.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-570\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161152-1024x939.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161152-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161152-768x704.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161152.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>Sharing Is Caring<\/summary>\n<p>I used this recipe for Spanish sardine crostinis and it came out so good! <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spanish-sardines-toast\">Click Here!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/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\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161235-1024x769.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161235-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161235-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161235-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161235.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>Gobber\u2019s Fireside Gabs<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Roasted Cornish Hen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save time, I didn\u2019t do anything too fancy with the Cornish Hen. To start, make sure to properly clean your Cornish hen. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees F. Place your cleaned Cornish Hen on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and generously coat with poultry seasoning. I used Adobo seasoning and added some freshly cracked black pepper and smoked paprika. Rub all the ingredients on the Cornish hen so it\u2019s coated everywhere. Once your hen is well seasoned, cover the top with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Then, raise the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I served the hen on top of a cilantro garlic sauce, and it was delicious for dipping! Here is how I made it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cilantro Garlic Dip Recipe:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup chopped cilantro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc cup mayo (my favorite is kewpie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tbsp Greek yogurt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tbsp lime juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 garlic cloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salt &amp; black pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add all your ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until all your ingredients resemble a sauce. Taste and add more salt and black pepper to match your taste preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving Tips:<\/strong> This dish needs to be served right after the sardines, so I recommend having the sauce premade. I also recommend only cooking the Cornish hen for the first 1 and a half and then when the movie starts, cook it uncovered at 350 degrees F. This way, when it\u2019s time to plate the dish, You can serve it straight from the oven. Also, my original plan was to serve this on a stick like in the scene but it was too tender. I guess thats a good problem to have. LOL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161329-905x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572\" style=\"width:538px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161329-905x1024.png 905w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161329-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161329-768x869.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161329.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>A Celebratory Toast<\/summary>\n<p><strong>BBQ Burnt Ends<\/strong> To save time, I used prepackaged Burnt Ends from Costco but homemade will be better! I recommend ordering from your favorite local BBQ joint or (if you have a smoker) you can <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heygrillhey.com\/bbq-brisket-burnt-ends\/#wprm-recipe-container-3921\">use this recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> to make them yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips:<\/strong> I served this dish with a circle of BBQ sauce and the burnt ends in the center to recreate the ball of fire they fly through. I also put a line of BBQ and stuck some of the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d34ksv\">purple lights<\/a><\/span><\/strong> on top so they didn\u2019t move. This represents the purple beam of fire Toothless is known for. To save time serving, I had the plate set up with the BBQ sauce before the film started. Then, before serving, I reheated the burnt ends in a separate bowl. While it was heating, I activated the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d34ksv\">purple lights<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and placed them in the line. Then I added the burnt ends to the center of the circle and served! The lights can easily washed after and the white tag that was inserted can be reinserted so the lights can be used again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161445-1024x835.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161445-1024x835.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161445-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161445-768x626.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161445.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>Head In The Clouds<\/summary>\n<p>This is my favorite scene from the movie! The music and imagery of this scene is stunning, so I wanted to visually bring it to life with cotton candy as clouds and alternating colors to represent when they fly from pink to blue. I also wanted to include Toothless\u2019 wings to look like they are soaring through the sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I made the wings myself by first sketching out the shape of them, freehand. Once I was happy with how they looked, I outlined them with a black Sharpie. You may have to go over the outline a few times to make it very dark so it stands out against the inner part. For the inner part, I also used a black Sharpie but I made sure to have a lighter hand and I left some white so there was more of a distinction between the outline. Then I cut out the wings and taped them to the glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-586\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-1156x1536.jpg 1156w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AirBrush_20250604120246.jpg 1626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is the recipe for the Pink Lady &amp; Blue Lady<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pink Lady:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquor.com\/pink-lady-cocktail-recipe-5217012\">Click Here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blue Lady:<\/strong> To make a blue lady, use the same recipe for the Pink Lady, except replace the grenadine with Blue Curacao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with a big piece of blue and pink cotton candy on top of the glasses. I recommend using blue cotton candy for the pick lady and pink cotton candy for the blue lady. I also no not recommend mixing your cotton candy in your drink. In this specific drink, it does not dissolve well so it\u2019s better to eat it separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving tips:<\/strong> To save time when serving, I recommend pre-making the drinks before the movie. This may seem weird because the drinks include an egg white and need to be shaken before serving. What I did was add all the ingredients to a jar. One jar for the pink lady, and a separate jar for the blue lady. Then I <strong>did not<\/strong> shake it. I stored it in my refrigerator as is. I already had the container of cotton candy and the glasses with the wings set out on my counter for easy access. When it was time to serve, I quickly gave each cocktail jar a really good shake and poured each drink in their glasses. Because I made these drinks the day before, they were nice and chilled when it was time to serve. Then I just had to quickly add the cotton candy and serve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161506-835x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" style=\"width:566px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161506-835x1024.png 835w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161506-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161506-768x942.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161506.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The NEW Viking Way<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Viking Cupcakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a super easy one to make and serve! You can make it ahead of time as well! There are two options for these cupcakes. You can save time and buy cupcakes, or make them yourself. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/moist-yellow-cupcakes-with-milk-chocolate-frosting\/#tasty-recipes-74945\">Here is a recipe<\/a><\/span><\/strong> if you want to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the Viking:<\/strong> To decorate the cupcakes, whether you make or buy them, you\u2019ll have to mold the frosting to make it more dome-like. This will make it resemble the helmet. Then you just need to place a Bugle chip on each side of the cupcake to make the horns of the helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161525-1024x799.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161525-1024x799.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161525-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161525-768x599.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161525.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>Dragon\u2019s Inferno<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Red Velvet Lava Cake<\/strong> The scene where Hiccup is falling and Toothless is desperately trying to catch him before he hits the fire is so heartbreaking but beautifully cinematic so I wanted to create a dish that resembled the scene. A lava cake came to mind first, but a red velvet lava cake would be even better so luckily I was able to find a recipe and it came out delicious! <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bakewithzoha.com\/red-velvet-molten-lava-cakes\/\">Here is the recipe I used!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make it ahead of time if you are worried about making it during the film. I get that because lava cakes are hard to make and I\u2019ve had a few kitchen disasters because of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do want to take the risk and make it during the film, I recommend it because lava cakes are best served freshly baked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To time out making it during the film<\/strong>, You should already have the batter made and poured into your buttered and floured dishes. Leave them covered on a baking sheet on your stovetop. When you get up to serve \u201cHead in the Clouds\u201d, preheat your oven. As soon as it\u2019s preheated, put your lava cakes in the oven. Make sure you keep track of the time so you know when to take them out. Lava cakes cannot be under or overcooked to work properly. Before serving, place your fire meringue on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the recipe to make the fire meringue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fire Meringues- Make for \u201cBurning Love\u201d &amp; \u201cDragon\u2019s Inferno\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 egg whites (room temp)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5 cups of granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tsp cornstarch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tbsp of lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bd tbsp of vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange food coloring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red food coloring <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the egg whites in a large bowl on high speed for 1 minute. Soft peaks will start to form. Then slowly add your sugar while you continue to beat the mixture for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 10 minutes, quickly fold in your lemon juice and vanilla extract. Then fold in your corn starch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preheat your oven to 225 degrees F. While it\u2019s preheating, split your mixture in two bowls and add a few drops of orange food coloring to one and red to another. Fold in the coloring and add more if you want the colors to be more vibrant. You have to work quickly with the mixture so I recommend having everything set out before you start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a piping bag, add the red egg mixture to one side and the orange egg mixture to the other. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfectly split. Just try your best. I recommend using a drop flower piping tip or star nozzle to give that fire shape. I also recommend to have the piping bag set up before you start so you can work quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipe your little fire meringues on the parchment lined baking sheet by making little clusters. Get creative, have fun making them look like fire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes and then turn the oven off and let them sit in the oven for another 30 minutes. Don\u2019t open the oven door at any time. They will start getting dry on the outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After, let the meringues sit on the counter to fully cool and then store them in an airtight container for no more than.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161545-1024x933.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161545-1024x933.png 1024w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161545-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161545-768x700.png 768w, https:\/\/theliterarytart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250605-161545.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>Hiccup &amp; Toothless Take Flight<\/summary>\n<p>I wanted to recreate the iconic scene at the end of the movie when we see Toothless\u2019 upgraded tail fin so I decided to go with truffles because they are easily moldable and can be decorated with chocolate to resemble the fins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how I make the truffles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8oz package of cream cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 package of regular Oreos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup of dark melting chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup of red melting chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bc cup of white chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp of coconut or vegetable oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1tsp of coconut oil or vegetable oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a blender, add all the Oreos and blend until they are a sand-like consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the blended Oreos to a bowl with the cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is completely incorporated with the Oreos. I use my hands. It\u2019s messy, but it yields the best results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create the shape of the tail fins. The Oreo mixture is moldable like playdough. I used the image below as a reference. Don\u2019t worry about it being perfect. Just get close to the shape and the decorating you do after will make it look more like the fins. &nbsp;Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put the baking sheet in the freezer so they can harden. If you can, leave them overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can melt the chocolate for dipping in a double boiler, use this method. Or use the microwave method as follows. In a microwave-safe container, add the dark chocolate chips and \u00bd tbsp of the oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and then remove and stir. Then, keep microwaving in 15-second increments, removing in between to stir well. Chocolate burns very easily so it\u2019s important to only expose it to the heat of a microwave briefly while stirring often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your dark chocolate is ready for dipping, dip half of the tail fins you made in the chocolate using a fork to remove the chocolate-covered fins. Place each chocolate covered fin back on the parchment paper and when done, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator so the chocolate can completely harden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, make the white skulls. Before you heat the white chocolate, you will need to hand-draw the skull on a piece of paper. Make sure it\u2019s small enough to fit on your truffles. Also, you can ignore the eyes. Just focus on drawing the outline and you\u2019ll add the eyes later. Once you draw enough skulls you are happy with, place parchment paper on top so you can pipe the white chocolate on top by tracing the skull you drew. You should also set up your <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4d34ksv\">piping bag<\/a><\/span><\/strong> now and make sure you are using the smallest tip so you can draw your skull with fine detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your white chocolate chips and 1 tsp of oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds and then remove and stir. Then, keep microwaving in 15-second increments, removing in between to stir well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want the white chocolate to be a little thicker rather than a runny liquid. If it\u2019s too runny, you won&#8217;t be able to properly pipe the chocolate to look like the skull. If your mixture comes out too runny, just let it cool for a few minutes and it will thicken. When it\u2019s the right thickness, add your white chocolate to the piping bag and trace the skull you drew on the parchment paper on top. This took me a few tries to get right so move around your parchment paper and create a few skull shapes until you get one you are happy with. When you\u2019re done, carefully store your skulls in the refrigerator so they can harden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a microwave-safe container, add the red chocolate and \u00bd tbsp of the oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and then remove and stir. Then, keep microwaving in 15-second increments, removing in between to stir well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the red chocolate is ready, take out your white skulls and using a toothpick, or something very thin, dip it in the red chocolate and finely paint the eyes on the skulls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then dip the remainder of the fins in the red chocolate. Make sure you place them back on the parchment-paper with the tail fin facing the right way. Quickly place the skull you made on top while the red fin is still wet so it sticks. Once all your truffles are decorated, and they are hardened, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 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