Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.
I need to start off by mentioning that I absolutely hate musicals, and that's mostly because if I don't like the song, I'm then forced to sit there and listen to it. Then there's a song like every 5-10 minutes, and for me, that gets annoying. BUT... Little Shop of Horrors is not only my favorite musical (Chicago is my 2nd), but it's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time. I can sing along to every song and have probably memorized like 3/4 of the movie, so creating this menu for the month of October makes it extra special. I hope you all enjoy this bloody mess!
NOTE: When creating this menu, I thought of this as more of a movie to watch for a date night with your significant other/bae or a girls' night, so the menu is a little more grown-up.
Fun Fact: There are two different endings to this movie. In the original Director's cut, they all die in the end, which was not a popular ending with audiences (like at all!), so the team had to re-shoot it. I personally like the re-shot version, but the original ending is very entertaining, and you can tell it was a lot of work, so I'm sure it hurt to have had to cut that out.
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THE MENU
Sangria, Mean Green Salad, Dentist (medium rare) and the Audrey II
Sangria
Nothing fancy here folks just a glass of your favorite Sangria or if you want something non-alcoholic may I suggest this delicious Sangria soda called "Sangria Senorial" whether it's got alcohol in it or not add berries to your drink and spiff it up with just about anything really! The picture shown is from food blogger Shawn Williams, he has a fall inspired Sangria with step-by-step directions at kitchenswagger.com, if you want to make your own.
NOTE: The name Sangria" comes from the Spanish word sangre (which itself comes from the Latin sanguis), or blood.
Mean Green Salad
Little gem lettuce serves as the delightful inspiration behind this entire dish, captivating my imagination with its unique appearance reminiscent of the iconic plant Audrey II. The vibrant, crisp leaves of the little gem lettuce offer a satisfying crunch that elevates any meal. To complement this intriguing vegetable, I knew I needed a dressing that would evoke a dramatic flair, something that resembled blood in both color and texture. My mind immediately raced to a luscious raspberry vinaigrette, a recipe I discovered on Foodnetwork.com. This vinaigrette is not only tangy and sweet but also boasts a rich, deep red hue that perfectly aligns with the theme I envisioned. In my quest to enhance the flavor profile of the dish further, I decided to add a personal touch by incorporating a bit of my favorite balsamic vinaigrette into the mix. This addition not only intensified the overall flavor, providing a delightful complexity, but it also contributed a darker, more intense blood-red color to the dressing, creating a striking visual contrast against the bright green of the lettuce.
Once your gem lettuce is thoroughly washed and dried, it’s time to transform these beautiful leaves into a delightful creation. Stuff each crisp leaf with generous chunks of rich blue cheese, which adds a creamy texture and a bold flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the raspberry vinaigrette. To add an extra layer of crunch and nutty flavor, sprinkle in some roasted pumpkin seeds. It’s a bloody masterpiece, and I’m utterly obsessed with it. Seconds, anyone? Feed me, Seymour!
Dentist (medium rare)
An ode to my favorite character, Orin Scrivello D.D.S (Doctor, sorry...Doctor) He was a psychopath so yes, the guy looked like plant food to me. I figured the best way to serve him up was medium rare with a French Bordelaise Sauce. Paired with the vibrant Mean Green Salad and a refreshing glass of Sangria, it makes for a truly unforgettable meal. Recipe can be found at thespruceeats.com
The Audrey II
This probably took me the longest to figure out, lost of experimenting and many fails but I gotta say it's one of my most impressive food sculptures so I really hope you love this as much as I do. My inspiration started here so technically you can make your life easier and do what Smuckers did, except maybe use a green lollipop instead. I really wanted to capture the adorable baby Audrey II and like I mentioned earlier I had a lot of fails and in even messier kitchen. I will be recreating the Audrey II in Spetember of this year. The plan is to create a video to better explain the steps. If you'd like to be notified when the video comes out sign up below or follow me on Instagram.
Purchase:
1. Chocolate covered ice cream cones (top part only)
2. Vanilla and strawberry ice cream swirl or just Vanilla
3. Oreos (like 6)
4. 1 box of Vanilla cake and 1 tube of vanilla frosting
5. Green and red food coloring
6. Mint leaves
Now put it together: I created a cake pop but didn't dip it in Chocolate
1. Mix cake and frosting and add green food coloring until desired color (leave some frosting, about 1 Tbls for the red lips)
2. Create an egg looking shaped for the cake pop (use toothpick to create the open mouth and indentations)
3. Add red coloring to about 1 Tbls of frosting and with the toothpick add it to the rim of the mouth on the cake pop
4. Fill cone with ice cream just to the rim then top it off with crushed Oreo's and the mint
5. Stick cake pop into the top of the ice cream cone (use a cake pop stick but cut it in half)
Q&A with the kids
1. What would you name your weird and unusual plant that you found?
2. Do you think Mr. Mushnik was a good guy? Why or why not?
3. Would you have kept feeding the Audrey II to continue being rich and famous?
Beautiful and bloody in every way! Love the baby Audrey.