Disney is Conjuring Up the Magic for our #HalfwaytoHalloween takeover and treating you to four wickedly delicious recipes – perfect for when you socialize with your own grim grinning ghosts! They have autumnal pumpkin and apple recipes plus Disney villain-inspired deviled dragon eggs and a delicious, healthful smoothie.

Also, check out the scary good limited-time treats offered at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Downtown Disney District) and The Ganachery and Gideon’s Bakehouse (Disney Springs) during our Halfway to Halloween celebration! Grab them before they disappear like a ghost!

Bad has never tasted so good! These first two recipes are from the soon-to-be-released Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook, where the iconic villains from Disney’s film library are the inspiration for the recipes.

Hades from Disney’s animated feature film, Hercules, inspired the recipe for Underworld Smoothies. This smoothie plays off Hades’ two moods: blue flames for hair when he’s calm and red flames when angry. You mix a blue and red smoothie separately, then pour both into the same glass for a healthful dose of Hades’ feelings! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Even Maleficent would approve of these Deviled Dragon Eggs! Cleverly using red cabbage water to create the unique coloring of these eggs, this recipe takes a bit of time, but the “terrifying” results are sure to impress! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

You now have the opportunity to pre-order this cookbook featuring these two as well as other devilish dishes. Why not make it a Disney movie night complete with matching your movie choice to a Disney villain recipe? Sounds like a wickedly good time!

This Pumpkin Muffin recipe comes from the recipe vault at Disneyland Park. Served at past Halloween Time celebrations at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, these perfectly pumpkiny muffins get a sprinkle of streusel on top for that right hint of sweetness. Happy fall, y’all! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Promise this is not a trick but a delicious treat – an exclusive recipe for Disney Parks Blog readers! We coaxed our festival chefs to give us a preview of an autumnal recipe from the upcoming EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (starting Jul. 15 and running through Nov. 20), and they sent us a recipe for Apple Crumble Tarts. My foodie pal, Katie, made them (you know, for me to make sure they are perfect for this post!), and we both can attest they are REALLY good and REALLY cute! Who can resist a tiny apple pie with crumble topping? Not me!

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Here is a sneak peek of the delicious limited-time specialty offerings brewing in our cauldrons for Halfway to Halloween – from pumpkin pie milkshakes to creepy-cool cookies!

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Downtown Disney District

• The Classic Pumpkin Pie Shake – Black Tap’s take on fall flavors with a pumpkin pie shake topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbles, and a cherry (available May 7-9)

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs

You may already know Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies are mysterious and delicious, but did you also know they are masters of disguise? That’s why, as part of the Halfway to Halloween takeover, a selection of their dreadfully good confections will masquerade themselves as hand pies. Don’t be fooled by their flaky, buttery crusts – once you take a bite, you’ll recognize the rich, decadent flavor of a Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie baked inside!

• Gideon’s Hand Pies – A handmade Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookie baked inside a flaky, buttery pie crust (available May 10-12 while supplies last; limit two per person)

The Ganachery at Disney Springs

Pssssst … to get this frightfully delicious treat, check @disneyparks on TikTok throughout Saturday, May 8, to learn the secret, scary phrase to order!

• Cauldron Cocoa Bomb – Dark chocolate cauldron filled with hot cocoa mix and green marshmallows topped with an edible image of the Sanderson Sisters and a chocolate broom stirrer (available May 10-12 while supplies last; limit two per person)

If you’ve visited Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year or dined at a Walt Disney World Resort restaurant, chances are you’ve seen delectable Impossible™ Foods items on the menu.

We know how important it is for guests to have a variety of options when they dine at Disney. We were thrilled earlier last year when Impossible and Disney Chefs began collaborating to bring additional plant-based offerings to Disney Parks guests. Whether you’re at Restaurantoraus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park or the soon-to-open Pym Test Kitchen at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park, Disney chefs have enjoyed developing dishes featuring Impossible’s plant-based meat that cooks, sizzles and tastes to please every discerning palate! “Using the Impossible Foods product is a game changer when it comes to plant-based offerings,” said EPCOT Culinary Director Al Youngman. “Its versatility gives you the ability to create multiple dishes and use different cooking techniques that enhances any menu.”

In addition to being served at over 20 dining locations, you can find our friends from Impossible at various festivals and events at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and the currently running Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

What better event to celebrate Earth Month and plant-based offerings than the festival that features dishes inspired by plants! As part of Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Impossible has a few different menu items at the Trowel & Trellis outdoor kitchen, including: Sausage and Kale Soup and Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise. Have you tried these dishes as part of this year’s festival? If not, there’s still time to try one of these mouth-watering offerings with the festival running through July 5!

In partnership with fellow blog author Karen McClintock and our Festival chefs, we wanted to share a favorite plant-based meat recipes – the Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Rib with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise. Whether you’ve tried this popular dish at the festival or decide to make it at home, be sure to share your pictures with us on social!

Boneless Impossible™ Korean Short Ribs with Cilantro-Lime Rice, Danmuji Slaw, and Kimchee Mayonnaise
(Serves 6)

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe

IMPOSSIBLE SHORT RIBS

• 1 pound Impossible™ Burger
• 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

KOREAN BBQ SAUCE

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sambal olek
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

DANMUJI SLAW

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 pound daikon radish, julienne
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and julienne

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
• Coarse salt, to taste

KIMCHEE MAYONAISE

• 1 tablespoon kimchee base
• 1/2 cup plant-based mayonnaise

GARNISH

• 3 baby bok choy
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

FOR IMPOSSIBLE SHORT RIBS:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Combine Impossible Burger, five spice, gochujang paste, garlic, chickpea flour, and salt in large bowl and stir until fully combined. Spoon into prepared loaf pan and pack tightly, making sure the top is smooth.
3. Cover loaf pan tightly with foil. Fill 9×13-inch pan half way with water. Set loaf pan inside of water bath.
4. Bake for 1 hour, until Impossible Burger reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove loaf pan from water bath and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once loaf pan is cool enough to handle, remove short ribs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
5. Remove from plastic wrap and slice into eighteen 1/2-inch thick rectangles.

FOR KOREAN BBQ SAUCE:

1. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, rice wine vinegar, ginger paste, garlic, sambal olek, brown sugar, and 2 cups of water in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-low heat.
2. Continue simmering for 30 minutes.
3. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of water with cornstarch in small bowl. Slowly whisk into sauce and simmer until BBQ sauce is thick and sticky.
4. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR DANMUJI SLAW:

1. Combine water, rice wine vinegar, garlic cloves, bay leave, peppercorns, turmeric, coarse salt, and sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat.
2. Remove from heat and rest for 30 minutes.
3. Place daikon and carrot in medium glass bowl. Pour cooled brine over vegetables. Rest for 30 minutes before serving.

FOR CILANTRO-LIME RICE:

1. Place rice and water in medium saucepan. Bring to rolling boil, uncovered, on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 12 minutes, until water is absorbed by rice.
2. Remove from heat and let rice stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with spatula or rice paddle.
3. Add lime juice, zest, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt, to taste.
4. Keep warm until ready to serve.

FOR KIMCHEE MAYO:

1. Combine kimchee base and plant-based mayonnaise in small bowl.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TO SERVE:

1. Cut baby bok choy in half.
2. Bring a large stockpot of water to boil. Season generously with salt and add bok choy. Cook for 2 minutes, until tender. Place in ice bath with slotted spoon. Set aside.
3. Heat oil large sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add sliced short ribs and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until crispy. Add BBQ sauce to fully coat ribs.
4. Place 1 cup of cooked rice in each bowl. Top with 3 slices of short rib and glaze with additional BBQ sauce, if desired. Add large spoonful of slaw to each bowl. Place 1/2 head baby bok choy in each bowl. Drizzle with kimchee mayo and top with black sesame seeds.

Cook’s Notes: Impossible™ is available online or at your local grocery store. Impossible™ cooks and tastes like beef made from cows – but is made sustainably, from plants. 

The Oscars have finally arrived! Tomorrow, Sunday, April 25 at 8:00 ET|5:00 PT on ABC the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor the movies released in 2020 and bring a little bit of glitz and glamour back to Hollywood.

Oscar night is an occasion to put your cooking skills and wits to the test. It’s the ultimate contest to see who can best tantalize the taste buds and craft the cleverest movie-themed recipe name. After all, who doesn’t I love a good food pun?

This year, the Walt Disney Company has earned 15 Oscar nominations, so combine your movie love with your love of all the delicious food from the Disneyland Resort. With a little help from our friends in the Disney Parks Kitchens, they’ve pulled a few recipes out of the vault and from some of the soon-to-reopen eateries around the resort.

And the Oscar goes to …

From Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel comes a recipe for Eggs Benedict. Impress your Oscar party guests with a serving of The United Steakhouse 55 vs. Billie Hollandaise. Inspired by the Hulu Original film “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”

Right off Route 66 you’ll find Flo’s V8 Café in Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure park. A detour with this out-of-the-vault recipe for Veggie Tater Bake will take you all the way to NoMeatLand (because it’s vegetarian!). Inspired by Searchlight Pictures’ “Nomadland” nominated for six awards including Best Picture.

This year, no Oscar party would be complete without a little Soul food. Tap your toes and taste buds to the tune of Joe-balaya Gardner. A classic Jambalaya recipe from the Blue Bayou Restaurant inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” nominated for three awards including Best Animated Feature.

For dessert, we’ve got you covered with this delicious recipe from the vault for Cookies ‘n Cream Bread Pudding from the Pacific Wharf Café in Disney’s California Adventure park. This is sure to settle the sweet-tooth of any Moo-lan fan and bring honor to any potluck. Inspired by Disney’s “Mulan” nominated for two awards including Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects.

Share your movie-themed recipe names in the comments below and don’t forget to watch the Oscars on ABC.

Exclusive red carpet coverage begins Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 ET|3:30 PT, immediately followed by the awards ceremony at 8:00 ET|5:00 PT. Watch live on ABC or stream the Oscars at abc.com or on the ABC app.