Elf Movie Cookbook Recipes

Elf’s Mr. Narwhal Ice Cream Float

Elf’s Mr. Narwhal Ice Cream Float

“Bye Buddy hope you find your dad.” A frosty, blue ice cream float recipe inspired by Mr. narwhal’s famous scene in the classic Christmas movie, Elf. This recipe is from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers.

Crispy Tortilla Stars with Guacamole

Crispy Tortilla Stars with Guacamole

Topped with chunky guacamole and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, these crispy tortilla bites from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers exude holiday joy. Use Jackie Alpers’ Sonoran-Style Chunky Guacamole Recipe or your favorite store-bought version.

Green Chile Tamale Pie with Molé Cómodo

Green Chile Tamale Pie with Molé Cómodo

Christmastime is officially tamale season here in the Sonoran Desert, and according to my inside sources It’s also tamale season at the North Pole. This vegetarian recipe for green chile and cheese tamale pie with a quick-cooking Molé Cómodo is an excerpt from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook written with Buddy the Elf in mind.  It’s a dish fit for any elf – slightly sweet and very chocolatey yet still appropriate for dinner for regular old humans.

Parmesan Ranch Macaroni Salad

Parmesan Ranch Macaroni Salad

A festive, creamy buttermilk and parmesan pasta salad adorned with tiny tomato “ornaments” a free preview recipe from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers.

Buddy The Elf Spaghetti Recipe

Buddy The Elf Spaghetti Recipe

After extensive research I found out what Buddy The Elf really puts on his breakfast spaghetti in one of the memorable food scenes in the movie,”ELF.” This recipe is from The Unofficial “Elf” Cookbook by Jackie Alpers.

Baguette Breakfast Casserole

Baguette Breakfast Casserole

Canadian bacon, eggs, herbs, and cheese baked inside slices of crusty baguettes. From the Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers. A visually stunning breakfast casserole that is elegant, yet quick and easy to prepare.

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