Pixar first unveiled the Cooking with Pixar series years ago through a YouTube playlist and it has now unveiled a range of new recipes. The animation studio brings fictional dishes from its beloved films to real life, reigning from different cultures.
The Turning Red film brings a smile to fans' faces with the Smiley Face Congee made with marinated chicken, a touch of ginger, and toppings to finish it off. Those who are fans of Luca can enjoy a taste of Italy with the recipe for trenette al pesto. To create the dish, it guides users using fragrant basil and olive oil with a mortar and pestle. Other dishes include a Mexican dish from Coco with the tamales rojos and the pizza from Toy Story.
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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