Love and good food are unmistakably intertwined. That's why we're not surprised to see some of our favorite bites making cameos in some of the most successful romantic comedies. Feeling inspired? Host a theme night by pairing each movie with their most iconic dish.
Dishes Inspired by Your Favorite Rom-Com Movies
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Chocolate Truffles Inspired by <i>Chocolat</i>
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s nothing like the richness of melt-in-your mouth chocolate, as this steamy rom-com will tell you. Our favorite scene? When Vianne (Juliette Binoche) predicts what type of chocolate locals will prefer with the spin of an ancient disc. Though, we don’t need any magic to know that you’ll love these decadent truffles.
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 77 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Lemon Gelato Inspired by <i>Eat, Pray, Love</i>
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
As Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) says, “I want to go somewhere I can marvel at something. Language, gelato…spaghetti!” Enjoy a scoop—or two—while watching this wonderlust-inducing film.
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 361 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Spiced Pink Lady Inspired by <i>Pretty in Pink</i>
Total Time
15 min
Servings
18 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s how to host the ultimate ’80s movie night: Invite your friends over for a showing of Pretty in Pink and serve up a batch of these colorful cocktails.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 124 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Apple Pie Inspired by <i>Sweet Home Alabama</i>
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Old-fashioned recipes are a staple of the South, and this dessert, inspired by the Reese Witherspoon rom-com, is definitely one of them.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 467 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti Inspired by <i>No Reservations</i>
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s nothing more heartwarming than when Zoe (Abigail Breslin) finally decides to take a bite of spaghetti after being won over by hearth-trob Nick (Aaron Eckhart) in this romantic story between two professional chefs. Treat yourself to a steaming bowl of pasta with our easy recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 292 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Broiled Lobster Inspired by <i>Annie Hall</i>
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Remember when Diane Keaton and Woody Allen struggle to get the live lobsters in a pot to boil? Try your luck and laugh at the iconic scene.
Nutrition Facts:
1 lobster tail: 211 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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Mocha Drink from <i>You've Got Mail</i>
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) spat back and forth over literary novels and “mochaccinos” in this classic rom-com film. Sip along as you watch their unlikely relationship evolve.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 milk.
Next, try this Tom Hanks’ cocktail!
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Irish Soda Bread Inspired By <i>P.S. I Love You</i>
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 wedges)
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re pretty sure that comfort food is a must as you indulge this heart-wrenching film featuring love and loss. Our traditional Irish Soda Bread is the perfect pairing.
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 227 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
