A Guide to Geeky Cooking: 10 Themed Recipes for Your Next Fandom Party

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  Butterbeer (Harry Potter)

  

  No Harry Potter-themed party is complete without this magical drink. Whip up a batch of this delicious, frothy beverage to transport your guests straight to Hogsmeade. Here is a recipe from Princess Pinky Girl:

  
  INGREDIENTS

  • vanilla ice cream (splurge and use the full-fat version!!)
  • 2 cans of cream soda (1 will be used to make 2 cups of cream soda ice cubes.)
  • imitation butter extract
  • rum extract
  • butterscotch syrup or butterscotch ice cream topping
  • salt
  • whipped cream

  HOW TO MAKE BUTTERBEER

  Freeze the soda: The only thing you really need to do to prep is freezing your cream soda into ice cubes for a few hours before you are ready to make this. Just pour a cup of cream soda into your ice cube trays and freeze until frozen (about 3-4 hours).

  Blend: Using a blender, take about 2 cups of the cream soda ice cubes, ice cream, imitation butter extract, rum extract, 1 cup of cream soda, butterscotch topping, salt and blend until smooth!

  Add Toppings: Pour into your favorite mug (we like to use a frosted mug) top with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch topping and enjoy!
   

   

  Via Princess Pinky Girl
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  Lembas Bread (Lord of the Rings)

  

  This Elvish waybread is known for its long-lasting sustenance. Create a tasty and filling version of Lembas Bread that'll have your friends feeling like they're on a journey through Middle-earth. Here is a recipe by Spark Recipes:

  Ingredients

  2 1/2 cups of flour
  1 tablespoon of baking powder
  1/4 teaspoon of salt
  8 tablespoons of cold butter (1 stick)
  1/3 cup of brown sugar
  1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  1/2 teaspoon maple syrup/honey
  2/3 cup of milk/heavy cream (or more, if necessary)
  1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

  Directions

  1) Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celcius (425 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2) Mix the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
  3) Add the butter and mix with a fork or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles fine granules.
  4) Add the sugar and cinnamon, and mix them thoroughly into the mixture.
  5) Add the milk/cream and vanilla and stir them in with a fork until a nice, thick dough forms.
  6) Roll the dough out about 1/2 in thickness.
  7) Cut out 3-inch squares and transfer the dough to a cookie sheet.
  8) Criss-cross (DO NOT cut all the way) each square from corner-to-corner with a knife.
  9) Bake for about 12 minutes or more (depending on the thickness of the bread) until it is set and lightly golden.
  
  (the recipe makes about 10-12 pieces of lembas)

  Via Spark Recipes
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  Sansa's Lemon Cakes (Game of Thrones)

  

  Delight your guests with these sweet and tangy lemon cakes, a favorite treat of Sansa Stark from the hit series Game of Thrones. This one is a bit more advanced but if you follow the instructions for this recipe by The Gingered Whisk you should be fine:

  Ingredients

  *Candied Lemons

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 lemons, sliced thinly

  *Lemon Cake

  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 TBSP lemon zest
  • 3 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs

  *Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

  Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Spray the wells and tops of a 12-hole muffin pan well with baking spray. Use the kind with the flour in the spray, and make sure you spray the flat spaces between the wells, too. The candied lemons are sticky, so you want to make sure you can easily get the  cakes out later!

  *To Make the Candied Lemons

  1. Slice the lemons as thinly as you can. If they are too thick they might end up chewy and the rind might not cook as well.
  2. In a large bottomed pot (it doesn't need to be deep, but it does need to be wide), combine the sugar and water.
  3. Simmer gently to combine, and then gently place the lemon slices in a single layer into the pot.
  4. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove and allow to drain on a piece of parchment paper until ready.

  *Lemon Cakes

  1. Beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs one at a time.
  3. Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Add in the buttermilk and mix until combined.
  6. Place one candied lemon slice into the bottom of each well, making sure it fits well.
  7. Place a little less than 1/4 cup of batter on the top of each lemon slice.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until just starting to turn golden and the batter is firm.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  10. When warm (not hot and not completely cool, but still warm to the touch), carefully run a knife along the edge of each of the cakes and gently remove. Place upside down with the lemon slice on top.
  11. In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice and sugar for the glaze. Carefully drizzle over the top of each of the cakes.
  12. Enjoy!
  Via The Gingered Whisk
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  Nuka-Cola Quantum (Fallout)

  

  Quench your guests' thirst with a refreshing batch of Nuka-Cola Quantum cocktail, inspired by the popular post-apocalyptic video game series, Fallout. Follow this recipe by Matthew Cetta:

  Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Ounce Blue Curaçao
  • 1 1/2 Ounce Cointreau
  • 1/2 Ounce Lemon Juice
  • Chilled Sweet Prosecco

  Instructions

  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  Add Curaçao, Cointreau, and Lemon Juice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

  Using a funnel, pour into prepared Nuka Cola Quantum bottle (see blog post).

  Top with chilled prosecco

  Via Nomageddon, Matthew Cetta
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  Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

  

  Whip up this out-of-this-world cocktail inspired by the beloved sci-fi series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Your guests will be buzzing about this potent and colorful drink that's said to be like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped around a large gold brick. Just remember, always know where your towel is! Recipe by HaveACocktail:

  Ingredients

  • 5 cl Vodka
  • 5 cl Coffee Liqueur
  • 5 cl Cherry Brandy
  • 1 dash Lime Juice
  • Apple Cider
  • 1 dash 7 Up

  Instructions

  Pour the Coffee Liqueur, vodka and cherry brandy together into a pint glass. Add a dash of lime juice. Fill with equal amounts of dry cider and 7-up, and add ice cubes.

  Via HaveACocktail
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  Bantha Milk (Star Wars)

  

  Also known as "blue milk," this iconic beverage from the Star Wars galaxy will add a splash of color and fun to your themed party. This recipe by Creme da la Crumb is inspired by the Bantha milk you can buy at Galaxy's Edge. 

  Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon blue fruit punch powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • blue food coloring - as needed

  Instructions

  Combine milk, ice, fruit punch powder, and vanilla in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

  Stir in a few drops of blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.

  Poor into glasses and serve immediately.

  Via Creme da la Crumb
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  Portal Cake (Portal)

  Celebrate your love for the mind-bending video game Portal with this iconic cake that's anything but a lie. Delight your guests with this deliciously moist and rich chocolate cake, complete with layers of creamy frosting, for a dessert that's truly worthy of a science experiment gone right. Just follow the recipe in kerricreates video:

  Via kerricreates
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  Slurm (Futurama)

  

  This highly addictive, bright green soft drink from the animated TV show Futurama is a must-have for your party. Serve up a Slurm-inspired punch that will have your guests coming back for more. Follow this recipe from The Flavor Bender:

  Ingredients:

  • Ginger Limeade Syrup about 2.5 -3 cups (chilled)
  • 1 ¼ cup vodka chilled
  • 1 ¼ cup club soda chilled
  • Yellow and green food coloring
  • 4 printed labels for Slurm
  • 4 x 12 fl oz empty glass bottles

  Instructions:

  Cut out the labels and stick them on 4 clean, dry glass bottles using regular glue.

  Add a few drops of yellow and green colouring to the ginger limeade syrup to get the desired bright green shade of Slurm.

  Pour into a jug and then mix in chilled vodka and chilled club soda.

  Divide into four bottles (about 10 – 11 fl oz each) using a funnel to pour the drink in.

  Serve chilled.

  Via The Flavor Bender
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  Peeta's Raisin Nut Bread (The Hunger Games)

  

  Embrace the spirit of Panem and bring a touch of District 12 to your party with Peeta's Raisin Nut Bread. Inspired by the heartwarming scene in The Hunger Games, this deliciously moist and flavorful bread, filled with sweet raisins will make your guests feel like they're breaking bread with Katniss and Peeta themselves. Follow this recipe by The Nifty Nerd:

  INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup applesauce (regular)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins (use 1 1/2 cups if you're skipping the walnuts)

  DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan.

  2. Stir together the dry ingredients -flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients -eggs, melted butter, applesauce. Then, stir them into the dry ingredients.

  4. Fold in the raisins and walnuts, then pour into your baking pan.

  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the outside is golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool before slicing.

  Via The Nifty Nerd
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  Valentine Lamb's Fry (Red Dead Redemption 2)

  

  Saddle up and serve your guests a taste of the Wild West with this Valentine Lamb's Fry, inspired by the popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2. This savory dish will transport your fellow outlaws straight to the bustling town of Valentine for a hearty meal after a long day of gunslinging and horseback riding. Follow this recipe by The Gluttonous Geek:

  Ingredients

  • 1 lb lamb or calves' liver, skinned, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 2 Tb tomato paste
  • 1 Tb unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • kosher salt

  Instructions:

  1. Dredge the liver in flour and set aside.
  2. Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then add the butter. When melted, add the liver. Cook for 5 minutes while browning on all sides before removing from the pan with a slotted spoon.
  3. Add the bacon to the pan and cook until crispy. Remove with the slotted spoon, then add the onion and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook until softened, then add the garlic. Stir for about 30-60 seconds.
  4. Deglaze the pan with broth and scrape up the browned bits. Return the bacon and liver to the pan and stir in half of the herbs. Let simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Blend in the tomato paste and a few pinches of kosher salt to taste. Stir cook until thickened.
  6. Scoop lamb's fry onto plates and garnish with the remaining herbs before serving with side dishes.
  Via The Gluttonous Geek

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