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"Culinary Cinema Delights: A Gourmet 3-Course Journey for Your Cosy Movie Night at Home"

Appetiser: Garlic Parmesan Popcorn

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fettuccine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instrucions

  • Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method (stovetop, microwave, or popcorn maker) and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Drizzle the garlic butter over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the popcorn, followed by a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss again to combine.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Main Course: Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 300 g beef steak, thinly sliced
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml oyster sauce
  • 10 ml sesame oil
  • 5 ml cornstarch
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 100 g snap peas or green beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cm piece of ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Spring onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

  • In a bowl, marinate the sliced beef in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, and stir-fry the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrot, and snap peas or green beans until slightly tender yet still crisp.
  • Return the cooked beef to the pan, and toss everything together to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the beef stir-fry over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Dessert: Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients:

  • 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • Assorted dippables: strawberries, banana slices, marshmallows, pretzels, etc.

Instructions:

  • In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until it starts to simmer.
  • Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt.
  • Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and well combined.
  • Transfer the chocolate fondue to a fondue pot or serving bowl.
  • Arrange the assorted dippables on a platter.
  • Dip and enjoy the dippables into the warm chocolate fondue.

Enjoy your delightful movie night at home with this three-course meal!