Movie Night Pairings: Spiced Popcorn Three Ways
Popcorn may not be the first snack that comes to mind when drinking wine, but sometimes the most simple pairings are the best! Maybe it’s the fact that they share a buttery quality or the subtle sweetness of both the wine and corn, but it seems that Chardonnay is the perfect accompaniment to any popcorn and movie night.
We’ve created 3 motion-picture-perfect combinations for your next date night in. Uncork a bottle of Monterey Chardonnay, shake up some spiced popcorn and press play on one of these classics.
Sushi Popocorn
Paired with: You Only Live Twice (James Bond)
This Asian-influenced treat is a great pairing with 007’s adventure to Japan.
Did you know: The screenplay for You Only Live Twice was written by famed children’s book author, Roald Dahl.
Her Majesty’s Secret Foodservice. Movie night popcorn pairings. This Sushi Popcorn and ‘You Only Live Twice’
Sushi Popcorn and You Only Live Twice (James Bond)
Author: TeeWii
Recipe type: Movie Night Snack
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 bag of popcorn
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 5 pieces of seaweed snack, chopped
Instructions
- Pop popcorn as directed. In a small dish, combine oils, soy, and vinegar and whisk together.
- When the popcorn is done, layer popcorn, seaweed and sushi mixture in a bowl.
- If you mix in layers then you won’t have to toss the bowl at the end and every piece of popcorn will be filled with flavor.
A Movie Snack You Can’t Refuse
Paired with: The Godfather
Fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder… Mama Mia!
Did you know: Al Pacino was paid $35,000 for his work in the film.
Sicilian popcorn: So easy to eat, in a matter of time, this bowl will ‘Sleep with the dishes’
Italian Popcorn and The Godfather
Author: TeeWii
Recipe type: Popcorn
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 bag of popcorn
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pop popcorn as directed.
- When popcorn is done, layer with Parmesan, rosemary and garlic powder in a bowl.
- The smell of fresh rosemary on the warm popcorn will transport you to Italy!
The King of Polynesian Pop(corn)
Pair with: Blue Hawaii
This campy romp featuring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll deserves a playful pairing. Dried pineapple and shaved coconut pair terrifically with our Monterey Chardonnay’s tropical notes.
Did you know: The original title of Blue Hawaii was Hawaii Beach Boy?
Movie popcorn pairings: Sweet and salty goodness. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Hawaiian Popcorn and Blue Hawaii
Author: TeeWii
Recipe type: Popcorn
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 bag of popcorn
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- On a baking sheet spread out coconut and bake for approximately 5 minutes or until golden brown. Pop popcorn in microwave as directed.
- When popcorn is done, layer popcorn, coconut, pineapple and sugar.
- Do the hula!
Want to create an extra special date night? Check out our recipe for Monterey Chardonnay Swiss Cheese Fondue! Wishing you a perfect night in!
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