Twilight Inspired Recipes

Harry Clearwater’s Fish Fry




3 ½ cups cornmeal

½ cup flour

2 ½ TBSP. paprika

2 TBSP. salt

2 TBSP. garlic powder

1 TBSP. black pepper

1 TBSP. onion powder

1 TBSP. dried leaf oregano

1 TBSP. dried thyme



Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.



To use: Soak 2 lbs. of fish of your choice in 2 cups of buttermilk. Remove the fish from the buttermilk, removing any excess. Dredge each fish in the cornmeal mixture, coating each side completely. Lay the fish in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.





Edible Art Apple Crisp



10-11 cups sliced peeled baking apples

½ cup sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ cup quick cooking oats

1 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

½ cup butter



Place apples in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine sugar and ½ tsp. cinnamon; sprinkle over the apples. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, nutmeg, and remaining cinnamon; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until apples are tender.





Mushroom Ravioli with Butter and Parmesan Sauce



2 (11 oz.) packages of fresh wild mushroom ravioli

1 cup unsalted butter

½ cup fresh basil leaves

6 TBSP. toasted pine nuts

1 whole nutmeg or ½ tsp. grated nutmeg

2/3 cup grated parmesan



Cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just cooked through, about 5 min. Drain and put on a platter.

Meanwhile, cook the butter in a heavy, medium frying pan over med-high heat until pale golden, about 4 min. Add the basil leaves and cook until lightly fried, about 2 min. Add the pine nuts. Pour over the cooked ravioli. Grate ½ tsp. of nutmeg directly over ravioli. Sprinkle Parmesan over dish and serve.





Rosalie’s Werewolf Kibble



12 oz. box of Crispix or Rice Chex cereal

½ cup butter (no substitutes)

1 cup peanut butter

12 oz. pkg. of chocolate chips

2-3 cups of powdered sugar



In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips and microwave on high for 2-3 min. Stir once during cooking, until mixture is melted and smooth. Place the cereal in another large bowl and pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated. Pour the powdered sugar into a large plastic food bag. Pour the coated cereal into the powdered sugar and shake until it is well covered with the sugar. Pour the cereal onto wax paper to cool and dry. Store in tightly covered containers at room temperature. When you get ready to serve the kibble, place in a large silver bowl.



There was a lot of banging in the kitchen, and –wierdly- the sound of metal protesting as it was abused. Edward sighed again, but smiled just a little, too. Then Rosalie was back before I could think much more about it. With a pleased smirk, she set a silver bowl on the floor next to me.

“Enjoy mongrel.”

It had once probably been a big mixing bowl, but she’d bent the bowl back in on itself until it was shaped almost exactly like a dog dish. I had to be impressed with her quick craftsmanship. And her attention to detail. She’d scratched the word Fido into the side. Excellent handwriting. –Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn.





Volturi Blood Punch



1 gallon cranberry juice

1 gallon orange juice

1 cup raspberry sorbet

1 quart seltzer



Mix the juices together. Add the sorbet, softened and stir until melted. Add the seltzer. Place in a large punch bowl.





Vegetarian Vampire Frittata



Prep: 15 min; Cook: 15 min.

Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:

1 TBSP. vegetable oil

1 Cup broccoli flowerets

1 med. carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)

1 med. onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

4 large eggs

¼ cup milk

1 TBSP. chopped fresh parsley

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. red pepper sauce

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

1 TBSP. grated parmesan cheese



Directions:

1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over med-high heat.

2. Cook broccoli, carrot, onion, and olives in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

3. Meanwhile, beat eggs, milk, parsley, salt and pepper sauce thoroughly with fork or wire whisk until a uniform yellow color.

4. Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses; reduce heat to low.

5. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until set in center. Cut into 4 wedges. Serve immediately.





Red Velvet Cake



Ingredients:

Vegetable oil for the pans

2 ½ c. all-purpose flour

1 ½ c. sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. fine salt

1 tsp. cocoa powder

1 ½ c. vegetable oil

1 c. buttermilk, at room temperature

2 large eggs, at room temp.

2 TBSP. red food coloring (1 oz.)

1 tsp. white distilled vinegar

1 tsp. vanilla

Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

Crushed pecans, for garnish (optional)



Directions:



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil and flour 3 (9x 1 ½ inch round) cake pans.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.

Using a standing mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.

Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the oven evenly spread spaced apart. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 min.

Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. One at a time, invert the cakes onto a plate and then re-invert them onto a cooling rack, rounded-sides up. Let cool completely.

Frost the cake. Place 1 layer, rounded-side down, in the middle of a rotating cake stand. Using a palette knife or offset spatula spread some of the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake. (Spread enough frosting to make a ¼ to ½ inch layer). Carefully set another layer on top, rounded-side down and repeat. Top with the remaining layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle the top with pecans.



Cream Cheese Frosting



1 pound cream cheese, softened

4 cups sifted powdered sugar

2 sticks of unsalted butter (1 cup), softened (no substitutes)

1 tsp. vanilla extract



In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 min.

Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the vanilla, raise the speed to high and mix briefly until fluffy (scrape down the bowl occasionally). Store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff, before using. May be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.



Yied: enough to frost a 3 layer (9-inch) cake.

Cherish and Teasure the Cullen Family Minature Book

I was at a tag sale recently and picked up a bunch of baby hardback  chubby books and brought them home to alter. I enjoyed making it even though it did take 3 hours. My niece loves it so much I most likely will make her one also. (more pics below of the inside). Book is about 3 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches wide.

Eclipse Movie Review (Few Spoilers)

   So I was amongst the millions who turned out to watch the premiere of Twilight's Eclipse movie. The ticket in hand was like a golden ticket to the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Many were sportin at much Twilight shirts, purses, watches, necklaces, earrings and pretty much anything else you could find.
   Not long after we were let through the gate like a herd of cattle, each running to find his or her's best seat. I got mine behind the bar in the first row, beside me sat my 3 sons. The anticipation was beating down the door to my heart. ***(See Note) 
    I truly believe that Eclipse added many small details in the movies, and so if you haven't read the books, you may and most likely not understand the meanings. Eclipse could have been made in 2 movies or even just a 3 hour movie, just enough to give more details. I was disappointed with the new "Victoria" although the actress did great. The background on Riley could have been better explained so that the reader and movie goer can experience what Riley did.
     I am not one that likes for people to change in the middle of a show or movie series. I wished that the story behind Jasper and Rosalie was developed more background. In the movie, Jessica tries (or at least) to be Bella's BFF, but in the books she isn't to excited to do anything with Bella especially after the motorcycle scene in "New Moon." Charlie and Bella had "the talk" and I think that was important especialy for our young kids today. There are quite a few scenes that were indeed intense, but Edward showed restraint. I am so glad that they included the story of the 3rd wife, because in the end that is what Bella did to protect Edward and give him a fighting chance. This is one of the first times that she seems to have courage on her side. I won't tell anymore in case you haven't seen the movie. But I do give Eclipse a 4 out of 5 stars.

***Sidenote:  I recommend you read "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner" written Stephenie Meyers. It gives inside knowledge from the viewpoint of a newborn vampire. She is shown periodically through the movie, and unless you read the book, you may miss her reasonings behind surrendering to the Cullens.