Are you searching for movie snacks to delight your children during the school holidays? Look no further! Renowned chef and restaurateur, Tom Kerridge, suggests the ultimate combination of chocolate and popcorn. He presents his mouthwatering creation, “amazing chocolate popcorn bars,” that can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. These bars are perfect for impromptu movie nights when your kids invite their friends over at the last minute. Kerridge insists on using dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, and he also includes puffed rice cereal, salted popcorn, dried cranberries for some chewiness, and quartered large marshmallows. Simply melt the chocolate, mix in the other ingredients, pour the mixture into a lined tray, refrigerate for two hours, and voila! Cut the bars and watch them disappear before the movie even starts.
Another advocate for popcorn as the go-to movie snack is Karla Zazueta, a writer and cookery teacher. She enjoys a weekly movie night with her family, and their preferred popcorn recipe involves a little bit of butter and salt. They all gather around a big bowl of popcorn, each adding their preferred toppings. Zazueta loves Valentina, a Mexican hot sauce, her daughter adds sriracha, and her son, who dislikes spicy food, goes for butter. It’s a fun and customizable experience for the whole family.
If you’re looking for a healthier option, Zazueta recommends a snack plate consisting of cut-up fruits like melon, watermelon, and cucumber. Squeeze some lime juice over the fruit and sprinkle it with Tajín, a Mexican chili-and-lime seasoning. Anna Jones, the author of “One: Pot, Pan, Planet,” suggests pairing fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, carrots, and cucumbers with a bowl of date caramel. To make the date caramel, blend medjool dates, hot water, and salt. Additionally, serve some chocolate truffles, flapjacks, or cookies as tasty supporting acts.
For a blockbuster addition, Yotam Ottolenghi presents his fantastic pizza pinwheels, a recipe that even the kids can help prepare. Start by making the sauce using grated tomato, tomato paste, dried oregano, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the sauce over a sheet of puff pastry and top it with grated mozzarella, parmesan, chopped chorizo, and sliced basil. Roll up the pastry into a long, compact, sausage-shaped roll and chill it for 20 minutes. Cut the roll into slices and transfer them to a lined baking tray. Sprinkle more grated parmesan on top and bake at 185C (175C fan)/gas 5½ for 20 minutes until golden. Ottolenghi encourages customization by using different herbs, vegetables, and cheeses. If you prefer a meat-free version, simply omit the chorizo or substitute it with a different cured meat. As for choosing the movie, that’s all up to you, Helen.
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