Fun in the kitchen, Star Wars style

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ...


It is a time of unrest in the galaxy. The empire has seized control of the Galactic Recipes.

Without it, the rebels cannot prepare the Star Wars Dinner.

A free evening is discovered - hope is restored.

Only those strong with the force can accomplish this mission...

We discovered the following book several, several weeks ago at our local library. For you Star Wars fans, you children of the seventies, the pictures alone make perusal of this little gem a must.

The book sat in our living room for a couple of weeks, unnoticed after its initial entry into our home. A random comment on one of my blog posts brought it back to my attention. (See Joy of reading with a sibling.)

It was Saturday and I was inspired. So I determined that we would prepare a Star Wars dinner that night! I mentioned the idea to the kids, who were thrilled with the idea. Excitedly, they began scanning the pages, choosing the yummiest recipes. Jared began working on the shopping list and the menu was planned.

BUT -- an unexpected activity arose, and the meal was put on the back burner, so to speak. Other plans over the subsequent weekends prevented the meal from being accomplished.

Until last Sunday!

Here is what was on the menu:

Han-burgers

This picture cracks me up. Han Solo is using his ketchup blaster.

Yoda Soda

This is a yummy concoction of lime juice, lime sherbet and sparkling water. Tasty!

Darth Vader Dark Chocolate Sundaes

We took a few liberties with this recipe - still good!

Since this was the kids' meal, they were heavily involved with the meal preparation. The most fun? Donning plastic gloves and squishing the ground beef between our fingers and forming it into patties.

A benefit of letting your little ones prepare a meal - your occasionally finicky daughter might just surprise you and opt for the authentic 'Han-burger', complete with a tomato slice cooked into the patty. You also might benefit from the great exercise in patience it takes to (happily) allow inexperienced and messy hands (we washed!) into your kitchen.

And you may get smiles like these:
A few other items we tried later: the Jedi Juice Pops - a refreshing treat! And the Bossk Brownies, which we baked for Jared's birthday to take to his class.

Our next planned Star Wars meal?

You are welcome to join us!