I have started a new 30 Day Challenge. For the next 30 days I will be focusing on cooking homemade meals that are specifically inspired by food and drinks featured in iconic scenes from movies.

I have been looking forward to this challenge for a while with the hope that it will build up my culinary skills and add some creativity to my typical meals.  I will update throughout the month with some of my favorite recipes.

Here are some of the dishes/movies I plan to recreate over the next month:

• Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake from Matilda
• White Russian from The Big Lebowski
• Shrimp Linguine from Something’s Gotta Give
• Orange Chicken and Rice from The Hunger Games
• Croque Monsieur from It’s Complicated
• Lobster, Corn and Potatoes from Annie Hall
• Spaghetti and Meatballs from Lady and the Tramp
• Egg and Bacon Rice Bowl from Mulan
• Ratatouille from Ratatouille
• Mermaid Marshmallow Pie from Waitress
• Grilled Cheese from Chef
• Dragon Carrot Risotto from The Fault in Our Stars
• French Toast from Kramer vs. Kramer
• Beef Bourginon from Julie and Julia