Lion King Movie Night We are going with a Lion King Movie Night. We are finally sitting down to compare the live action to the animated in our #Movienightfriday. We tend to put the film on just to have an excuse to make our Lion Pizza, aka Veggie Pizza, which is one of Matthew’s favorites. I know a kid who loves veggies is rare indeed. Anyway, Lion King is timeless in many ways. My Disney Film History and theorist in me wants to turn this into a when Lion King was set but y’all will need to join The Disney Pixar Connection Facebook Group for that. Lion King was set in Kenya though. Have fun making your own menu and enjoy the food. Veggie Pizza We also call it Lion Pizza Print Recipe Prep Time 10 minsCook Time 15 minsTotal Time 25 mins Course dinner, lunchCuisine American Servings 4 People EquipmentCookie sheet or baking stoneRolling pinspooncutting boardKnifePizza cutter Ingredients 1 Pizza Dough store bought is fine1 1/2 Cup Marinara sauce2 cups Shredded Mozzerella1/2 sliced pepper, Orange and Yellow are less bitter1/4 Cup Spinachflour for rolling out dough Instructions Preheat the Oven to 400 DegreesSprinkle the flour down on your counter and knead the dough into a circle. Using your rolling pin roll out the dough while keeping the circle shape (unless you are doing a Sicilian Pizza) quarter turn your dough to keep the shape. Make sure to spread it as thin as possible withour tearing it.Place the dough on to the cookie sheet or pizza stone.Pinch the edges to form a crust. For a thicker crust you will pinch more while a thin crust will be less of a pinch.Using your spoon, spread the marinara sauce evenly up to the crustSpread the Mozzerella cheese in an even layer over the marinara sauceCut your 1/2 pepper into strips and lay it down in any pattern you want. We make it look like a Lions whiskersCover the pizza with the spinachBake for 15 minutesAllow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into it Keyword Lion Pizza, Pizza, Veggie Pizza Crafts Lion King Inspired Painted Rocks – Craft Habit “Love Disney movies as much as we do? If so, you’ll enjoy this fun and colorful rock painting idea that was inspired by the movie Lion King.” – Sonja & Jane The Lion King Printable Colouring Pages and Activity Sheets – in the Playroom ” The Live Action remakes that Disney have been making in recent years have been a huge hit in our house, and The Lion King was no different. Now this fantastic family film is out to watch at home, in digital or blu-ray / dvd so I’m sure we will be watching it again and again! If you did not see it in the cinema, then it’s definitely worth picking up a copy so that you don’t miss out.” – Anna and Luciana Menu West African Peanut Chicken Stew – What a Girl Wants “West African peanut chicken stew is a hearty, comforting dinner that’s loaded with flavor, smoky spices, and a touch of spiciness. – Cynthia lion’s head (asian pork meatballs with bok choy) – Season & Thyme “A classic Chinese dish, Lion’s Head, combines ground pork with aromatics and breadcrumbs to create a delicate and delicious asian pork meatball in savory broth with tender greens.” – Sarah instant pot african beef stew – Season & Thyme “I don’t know about you, but I have certain types of cuisines I gravitate towards when cooking. I’m comfortable with soups and sauces. Michael and I love anything Greek flavored. Thai food is pretty accessible. You get the picture.” – Sarah ROASTED CASHEWS – Recipes from a Pantry “Try these addictive roasted honey sesame coconut cashews. Raw cashews are mixed with honey, shredded coconut and sesame seed and oven roasted to sweet nutty perfection. These sweet roasted cashew nuts will certainly become a firm favorite! Post includes a simple step by step guide on how to roast cashews. Suitable for people following a gluten-free, vegan or Paleo diet. – Bintu PUFF PUFF – Recipes from a Pantry “Guys, this Puff Puff is a traditional African snack. It is sweet, fluffy golden brown and suitable for vegans too. This is my tried and true method for making Nigerian Puff Puff. And I even have a step-by-step tutorial. Suitable for people following a vegan diet. – Bintu NIGERIAN MEAT PIE – Worldly Treat “The famous Nigerian meat pie is buttery and flaky, filled with savory meat sauce. This meat pie will leave you longing for more.” – Maur SMOKY NIGERIAN JOLLOF RICE – Worldly Treat “I am feeling controversial, so let me start by saying that Nigerian Jollof rice is and always will be the best as far as rice goes.I sense rotten tomatoes coming my way from my fellow West Africans after that bold statement! However, there is no denying that Jollof rice is a classic in the African region, no matter how the dish is prepared.” – Maur EASY LION KING MOVIE NIGHT SNACKS (FOR ANY NIGHT OF THE WEEK!) – Movie Nights at Home “A Lion King movie night isn’t complete without snacks! We’ve put together a list of our favorite movie night menu ideas, and share our favorite Lion King Paw Print Rice Krispies below!” – Kim & Kalee CHICKEN YASSA – Pandemonium Noshery “Welcome to this month’s Eat The World, where we are checking out the country of Senegal. Senegal is a country in western Africa sounded by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the west, the Atlantic to the east, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south. Senegal completely encompasses the country of Gambia. Due to a history of French colonization in the region Senegalese cooking is a mix of African flavors and styles with a French influence.” – Juli SENEGALESE CHOP SALAD – Pandemonium Noshery “This delicious salad from International Cuisine goes great with just about anything and I look forward to bringing it to many barbecues over the summer, probably with some chopped cucumber added. But until then, it went great with yesterdays Ghanaian Ground Nut Stew. “- Juli Lion King Cupcakes for the Disney Family – The Inspiration Edit “These Lion King cupcakes are perfect for the new release of “The Lion King.” If your kids are like mine then you know that this year’s birthday theme is going to be all about “The Lion King.” – Angela Lion Pancakes – Angie Holden “Lion pancakes are the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming live action Lion King movie. Plus when you don’t need any special tools to make them, it is even better! So, whip up a fun breakfast for the jungle lover in your home any day of the week with this quick and easy idea! They will love these themed pancakes and you will love seeing them smile! Have a unicorn lover in your home? You can also see how to make our unicorn pancakes here.” – Angie Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...