Home Alone
In this 1990 Holiday Classic, It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family, Kevin , got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room, which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the family was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin, who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. Source
What else is an 8 year old left by himself going to eat but the classics. These recipes are upscaled takes on pizza, mac n cheese, and Pepsi!
Johnny: "Leave it on the doorstep and get the hell outta here"
The Scene: When his PIzza arrives, Kevin uses sound clips from the gangster movie “Angels with Filthy Souls” he has been using to deter the robber from entering his house to thank the pizza man for the delivery.
Fun fact: Some people believe the gangster movie looked so legit that it had to be real. But that's not the case. "Angels with Filthy Souls" is a fictional film that was created solely for "Home Alone."
"Home Alone" cinematographer Julio Macat told the Hollywood Reporter that "Angels with Filthy Souls" was filmed in a way to make it look like it came from the 1930s, but credited the actors, Ralph Foody and Michael Guido, with making the clip feel like it came from a real movie. Source
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Today we will be making:
Everything but the “Kevin” Pizza
This simple Supreme Pizza is made with homemade pizza dough, sauce, mozzarella cheese, three meat toppings, red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Delicious, flavorful, and perfect for pizza night at home.
Ingredients
The homemade dough Source
The Toppings (by personal preference)
1 jar store-bought sauce such as marinara or basil
1 bag shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
1 red onion
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced i
1 6 oz package of baby bella slicced mushrooms
1 mild italian sausage
4 oz pepperoni
4oz ground beef
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
The pizza dough
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, pour in the all-purpose flour, salt, and Italian seasoning. Turn the mixer on low speed to combine the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, stir together the warm water and sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the active dry yeast and stir just enough to combine with the water sugar mixture
Slowly pour the yeast mixture into the stand mixer bowl along with the flour mixture. Turn the mixer on the lowest speed possible and once all the ingredients begin to come together add in the olive oil
Continue to mix everything together on low speed for about 10 minutes. Once the pizza dough begins to come together to stick onto itself and form a loose dough ball, turn off the mixer, it is ready for the next step in the process.
Place the dough on a clean lightly floured surface. With floured hands, knead the dough until it forms a smooth dough ball that springs back when pressed with the finger. The dough will be sticky but should not come apart
Place the pizza dough into a bowl that is lightly greased with olive oil. Also, lightly coat the outer surface of the pizza dough ball with a little more olive oil. Pizza dough loves olive oil
Cover loosely with a towel or plastic wrap, place in a warm (draft-free) area, and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size
Gently press the air out of the dough. It is ready to use to make pizza!
The Toppings
Cook the sausage on medium on a stovetop until it releases most of the fat and has a slightly crispy texture. Slice it after cooking and before adding to pizza
Using the same pan, reheat the pan over medium-high heat before adding the beef so it browns quickly and seals in juices. You can use a little bit of oil to prevent sticking, and olive oil can add flavor to leaner beef. Cook for ~5 minutes. Use a wooden spatula to break up the beef into smaller pieces while cooking so the edges brown more and spices distribute evenly. Add to the pizza when slightly cooled
Chop or thinly slice the red onion
Thinly slice the green pepper into rings
Spread the marinara sauce evenly throughout the pizza, leaving room on the edges for it to form the crust
Layer on the toppings
Place the supreme pizza back into the oven and bake for about 10 to 12 additional minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and slice using a pizza wheel. Serve warm and enjoy!
Why this recipe works
You really aren’t tied to any of the ingredients so feel free to omit any or add any as you like!
Pro Tips
Making homemade dough can be a lot if you want a fast weeknight option—you can buy storebought dough and use it as long as it is fresh or thawed, don’t start with frozen dough
Top with red pepper flakes for an extra kick
“Guys I’m eating junk and watching rubbish! You'd better come out and stop me!”
The Scene: In his new-found freedom Kevin makes a giant sundae and watches more of “Angels With Filthy Souls'“ before realizing that the gangster movie might be even too much for him and cries out for his mom.
Fun Fact: The ice cream sundae supposedly may have been invented in the late 1800s in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to get around Blue Laws, which were religious laws that restricted certain activities on Sundays. One such law prohibited the sale of soda on Sundays, which made it difficult for people to enjoy ice cream sodas and root beer floats.
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Today we will be making:
The Classic Ice Cream Sundae
Rich, easy sundaes are the ultimate ice cream treat. They come together in almost no time at all with amazing mix-ins and toppings of your choice!
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Optional topping include but are not limited to caramel sauces, chocolate syrup, hot fudge, marshmallow topping, crushed candies such as Snickers, M&Ms or Heath Bars, crushed cookies such as Oreos, broken pretzel bits, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, blueberries, peanuts, and cherries
Ingredients
Scoop your ice cream into a bowl
Crush any toppings or break them apart such as pretzels to make them adhere more
Top with toppings of your choice (suggestions above) and enjoy!
Why This Recipe Works
These are super easy to make, customizable, and full of fun for adults and kids alike
The finished dish is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!
Pro Tips
Finishing it off with whipped cream and a cherry gives this dessert the perfect nostalgic look, like it came right out of an old fashioned soda shop
For a fun dessert night with family and friends, you can make a DIY ice cream parlor at your own kitchen counter. Set up some bowls and spoons for people to grab their own. Take out the vanilla ice cream or any other ice cream flavors you want to use as the base. Put out the caramel sauces, chocolate syrup, hot fudge, marshmallow topping, favorite candies, broken pretzel bits, whipped cream, peanuts, and cherries for everyone to top off their own dish. It will only take a few minutes to arrange, and it doubles as a dessert plus an activity for everyone to enjoy their own delicious ice cream creations
“Fuller go easy on the Pepsi!”
The Scene: As the McAllisters are getting ready to leave for France, one cousin steals the comedic scene at the table as he unabashedly drinks a Pepsi while his mother tells him not to.
Fun Fact: This blew my mind for whatever reason but Fuller is actually Kieran Culkin’s, first ever role! These days he is a huge store in shows like Succession. Oh yea, and Home Alone start MaCaulay Culkin’s brother.
Today we will be making:
Kalimotxo Cocktail
Kalimotxo (or Calimocho) is a traditional drink served in the Basque region of Spain.
Ingredients
½ cup Spanish red wine
½ cup cola (Pepsi or Coke)
Ice cubes, for serving
1 lemon slice for garnish
Directions
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in red wine and cola at a 50/50 ratio; garnish with a slice of lemon or lime
Why this works
The drink's simplicity, affordability, and low alcohol content have made it a popular choice for happy hour in Europe and a beloved beverage around the world
Pro Tip
Kalimotxo is traditionally served in a tall glass over ice with a slice of lemon or lime for a refreshing treat
