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16 Elphaba Green and Glinda Pink Recipes That Make Us So Excited to See Wicked
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16 Elphaba Green and Glinda Pink Recipes That Make Us So Excited to See Wicked

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16 Green and Pink Villain-Inspired RecipesPHOTO: MURRAY ROOM; FOOD STYLE: MAKINZE GORE

The highly anticipated movie version of Wicked is coming soon to a theater near you, and we’re going green (and pink!) with envy excitement! Whether you’re planning to see it in theaters or waiting to stream it at home, there’s no denying that this is a film that’s sure to defy gravity…or at least be wildly popular. Whatever witch you’re rooting for (or any other character – we see you, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero fans), join us in celebrating with these 16 themes. cocktails, snacksAnd desserts in shades of Elphaba green, Glinda pink and more.

The punch of the evil witches

To celebrate the film adaptation of Wickedwe have not one, but two punches. You can choose to be Team Glinda, Team Elphaba, or both! To keep things simple, the base of both punches is the same with a simple mixer swap.

Get it Wicked Good Witches’ Punch Recipe.

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PHOTO: MURRAY ROOM; FOOD STYLE: MAKINZE GORE

Yellow Cake (Brick Road)

Yellow cake (basically vanilla cake with supplement egg yolks) looks particularly sunny and goes perfectly with fondant chocolate frosting. Don’t forget to decorate with fun sprinkles!

Get it Yellow Cake Recipe (Brick Road).

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Parker Feierbach

Steamed Flower Cupcakes

Steaming may not be your first thought when it comes to preparing cupcakesbut listen to us: it’s a magic method which is worth trying and which will obsess everyone. These also come together surprisingly quickly: one scoop and stir dough + 15 minutes in a steamer basket = easy treats, perfect for garnishing with ruby-red-slipper maraschino cherries.

Get it Steamed Flower Cupcakes Recipe.

pink blossom cupcakes topped with maraschino cherriespink blossom cupcakes topped with maraschino cherries

PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; CULINARY STYLE: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Checkerboard Cookies

These checkerboards cookies seem much more complicated to achieve than they actually are. In reality, they’re just a classic vanilla and chocolate sugar cookiethe two colors being made from the same paste. Here one gets a little cocoa powder added, the other half food coloring, but these would be SO cute in pink and green too!

Get it Checkerboard Cookie Recipe.

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Eric Bernstein

Apple (Nessa)Roses

These have all the flavors of desserts like apple turnover Or piewith much less effort (thanks puff pastry!). Keep them simple like we did, or jazz them up with a few whipped cream, vanilla ice creamor a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Get it Rose apple recipe.

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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LÉO; FOOD STYLE: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Mr. Dillamond’s Macaroons

Featuring crisp, shiny shells sandwiching a rich, succulent filling, these elegant French these delights are sure to impress and delight anyone who tastes them. Macarons have a reputation for being technically difficult and finicky to make, but it’s really not that baaaahhhd…um, sorry, bad. Don’t be intimidated: just follow our top tips to help you achieve shiny tops and beautifully tousled feet.

Get the Mr. Dillamond macaroon recipe.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; CULINARY STYLE: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Upside Down Cupcakes

Did you see Betty Crocker’s mix to reveal Wicked-a themed cupcake kit? You don’t know if you have Glinda pink or Elphaba green until you add the wet ingredients. Likewise, these homemade and unpretentious products cupcakes hide a fun and colorful centerpiece so YOU ​​can decide who you represent at your watch party.

Get it Upside Down Cupcake Recipe.

vanilla cupcakes with colorful topping and sprinklesvanilla cupcakes with colorful topping and sprinkles

PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LÉO; FOOD STYLE: MAKINZE GORE

(Boq’s) Heart Cookies

Avoid love spells (and if it goes wrong and you shrink your loved one’s heart, instead of making them fall in love with you?) and instead bake these heart-shaped cookies for someone special. We went with a cream cheese frostingbut don’t hesitate to go there butter cream If you want. Dye the icing any colors you want or use whatever sprinkles your heart desires.

Get them (Boq) Heart Cookie Recipe.

Heart-shaped sugar cookies glazed with red, white and pink icing and sprinklesHeart-shaped sugar cookies glazed with red, white and pink icing and sprinkles

PHOTO: JOSEPH DELÉO; FOOD STYLE: MAKINZE GORE

Popular Cakes

Cake pops are the bite-sized treat we can’t get enough of here at Delish. They are especially cut on the theme of a party, and what better opportunity than the release of the film Wicked? We made ours with classic vanilla cake, but a little pink and green food coloring, colorful candy melts, or sprinkles would also be welcome here.

Get it Cake Pops Recipe.

cake pops covered in chocolate and white chocolate frosting and sprinklescake pops covered in chocolate and white chocolate frosting and sprinkles

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLE: ADRIENNE ANDSERON

Monkey Bread (Flying)

If you are a fan of sticky buns, cinnamon rollsand other sweets breakfast pastries, let us introduce you to your new favorite monkey bread. This cinnamon sugar bread to separate is as fun to prepare as it is to eat and also makes a spectacular centerpiece.

Get the (steering wheel) Monkey bread recipe.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLE: RILEY WOFFORD

Pink Copycat Starbucks Drink

Even though we’re all willing to try Glinda’s Pink Potion from Starbuckswe’re also ALL about saving money, so we’re pretty happy to still make our already perfectly pink favorite drink, right at home, for a fraction of the cost.

Get it Pink Copycat Starbucks Drink Recipe.

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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLE: BROOKE CAISON

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

You could make a regular chocolate chip cookiebut why would you want to keep it basic when you can add a touch of minty green? Mint chocolate chip fans, it’s time to skip the pint of ice-these cookies are the easy dessert you should do.

Get it Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLE: MAKINZE GORE

Laughter juice

This fruity cocktail is filled with wine, lemonade And vodkawhich is just about the most delicious and irresistible drink combination. This punch makes up to 8 servings, so it’s ideal for getting the party started in front of a crowd. Get ready to laugh with your Shiz University friends all night long once you taste a few.

Get it Laughter juice recipe.

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Hearst Property

Lemon poppy seed drop

As an ode to both the yellow brick road and the poppy fields in which Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow from the original Wizard of Oz fall asleep on their way to the Emerald City , we present to you this crazy version of a Lemon Martini.

Get it Lemon Drops and Poppy Seeds Recipe.

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PHOTO: Joël GOLDBERG; CULINARY STYLE: LENA ABRAHAM

Elphaba green pasta

Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner eat before going to the theater to see Wicked? This bright green herbaceous plant pasta It’s for you, it’s exactly what you need.

Get it Elphaba green pasta recipe.

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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LÉO; FOOD STYLE: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Pink Bubble Punch

A few glasses of this boozy pink lemonade punch, and you might feel like you’re floating in a giant pink bubble, like Glinda’s favorite form of transportation. Looking for something alcohol-free? It’s just as fun (and delicious!) without the Prosecco and vodka.

Get it Pink Cloud Bubble Punch recipe.

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Brandon Balls

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