This weekend Angelina Jolie will suit up in a slinky black and purple garb for Disney’s Maleficient. It’s only appropriate that after trying out a few of these recipes you’ll want to fall in a deep slumber yourself; however, you won’t need to prick your finger with a needle for that to happen.
From violent to radiant orchid—here are some recipes inspired by the purple hue that’s often associated with this Disney villain.
1. Blackberry Cobbler Cupcakes
Blackberries and a crumble topping make this cupcake look sinful. (Photo Via thecakeblog.com/)
Recipe via The Cake Blog
2. Salted Caramel Blackberry Brownies
One bite of these brownies will put you under its spell. (Photo Via food-mouth.com)
Recipe via Food-Mouth
Blueberries in a soup? Who knew? (Photo Via epicurious.com)
Recipe via Epicurious
4. Grilled Chicken with Blackberry Sweet and Sour Sauce
A plate that looks so good that it could be in a fairy tale. (Photo via steamykitchen.com)
Recipe via Steamy Kitchen
5. Creamy Blackberry Frozen Yogurt
This chilly treat is something straight from once upon a dream. (Photo via kitchencorners.com)
Recipe via Kitchen Corners
Just beet it with this hummus recipe. (Photo via simplyrecipes.com)
Recipe via Simply Recipes
7. Victoria Sponge with Blackberry Curd
Powdered sugar adds a hint of fairy dust in this recipe. (Photo via thesugarhit.com)
Recipe via The Sugar Hit
8. Nectarine Salad with Blackberry Dressing, Basil and Hazelnuts
Blackberry dressing makes this salad delectable. (Photo via coconutandberries.com)
Recipe via Coconut and Berries
9. Balsamic Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A sandwich that Flora, Fauna and Merryweather would surely fight over. (Photo via amandakbythebay.com)
Recipe via Amanda K By The Bay
10. Peanut Butter and Jelly Macarons
A childhood favorite in macaron form. (Photo via joanne-eatswellwithothers.com) Recipe via Eats Well With Others
This concoction is for adults only. (Photo via tablespoon.com)
Recipe via Table Spoon
Cupcakes topped with icing in the shade of royal purple. (Photo via adventures-in-cooking.com)
Recipe via Adventures In Cooking
13. Sweet Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
A recipe that’s wicked good. (Photo via vintagekitchennotes.com)
Recipe via Vintage Kitchen Notes
14. Filet Mignon with Blackberries
A meal fitting for a Disney prince or princess. (Photo via thedeenbros.com)
Recipe via The Deen Bros
15. Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
A pie made with true love. (Photo via seriouseats.com)
Recipe via Serious Eats
This article appears in May 28 – Jun 3, 2014.