#Grilled Chicken With Spicy Mango Glaze

[fandom-scatteredthoughtsonpaper]

This post is about the culinary and beverages of the Devildom. Not all of the foods and drinks are listed, because I have left out the foods that are either in the apps or limited foods for Special Guest. I also probably missed some, so I guess I might update this post if I come across any.

>>Drinks:

-Juices 🧃

Mutated pomegranate juice (Apparently, good for your skin)

Hell lemon juice

Grudge juice

-Dairy 🥛

Hell milk (makes you grow in massive size)

-Coffee ☕

Hell coffee

Lament coffee

Ultra-carbonated death coffee

Frappucino:

Blushberry frappucino

Dark hell mocha chip cream frappucino

-Soda 🥤

Hell cola

Hell soda

Bloody soda

-Energy drinks

Centillion Buzz (highly potent and can raise the dead)

-Tea 🍵🧋

Hell tea

Hell lemon tea

Second flush Darjeeling tea

Cheshire Cat Grass Tea (Incredibly rare)

Types of bufo egg milk tea:

Bufo egg milk tea

Hell poison honey flavor

-Alcohol 🍶🍷

Cemetery tequila

Demonus: (many variations;; I didn't save those because I didn't think about Demonus having different types like editions or aging versions)

Cowboy Demonus

Blue Demonus

Red Demonus

Cocktails:

Siren's Song

>>Food:

-Appetizers and side foods 🍟🍟

Devil nuggets

Deep-fried devil zebra

666 french fries (not a size, that's the name)

Black tornado fries

Bat giblet saute

-Breads, burgers, and sandwiches 🍔🥪

Midnight biscuits

Double poison cheeseburgers

Gigadeath burger

4000-year-aged cheeseburger

Destroyed devil burger

Fried scorpion sandwiches with vinegar and tartar sauce

Black tapir sandwich

Devil ham sandwich

BLT Devil sandwich

Devildom-style vampire bat sandwich

Red spider sandwich

Hotter than hot toasted sandwich

-Veggies, fruits, and nuts 🥑🍒

Dark shadow sea cucumber

Poisoned hemlock

Flaming hot mushrooms

Glazed shadow chestnuts

Shadow banana

Shadow cherries

Wailing pepper

Bloody oranges

Bloody avocado

Hell lemons

-Devil crush (I don't know if these are a type of fruit or juice/drink, so it's getting its own segment)

Cherry

Watermelon

Mango

-Seafood 🍣🍣

Demonkiller remora meuniere

Hell tuna

Stonefish meuniere with Little Devil's white sauce

Live poison anglerfish (Be careful with that...)

Stuffed dark kraken

Types of sushi:

Shadow hog and devil salmon rolled sushi

Grilled vampire bat and bufo toad sushi

Devil zebra meat sushi

Devil moray sushi

-Soups 🍜🥣

Vjedogonian bile soup

Quetzalcoatl brains soup

Shadow viper soup

Shadow cream stew

Ramen:

Hell soy sauce flavored ramen cup

Vanilla pork fat seafood with extra devil's chili peppers ramen cup (What the actual hell, Mammon...)

Shadow miso ramen (packed with veggies!)

Quetzalcoatl brains flavored ramen cup

-Dips, sauces, and condiments 🍯

Hell poison honey

Demi-glace sauce

Blood chocolate sauce

Death's Door sauce

Death's Door hot sauce

Flamingo gecko sauce

Hellfire mushroom sauce

Sauce of the undead

Garlic anchovy dip (Eeewewew, understandable why Diavolo doesn't like it)

Purgatory mustard

Hell mustard

Shadow chestnut paste

Shadow wasabi

Revelation tomato puree

-Dinner foods 🍝🍛

Abyss slime pasta

Hellfire mushroom pasta

Shadow pork ragu pasta

Shadow goose meat and egg lasagna

Shadow hog meatballs

Mountain goat cheese pizza

Havoc devil ribs with bell peppers

Devil cabbage and shadow hog stir fry

Super spicy newt pot-au-feu

Grilled devil chicken over rice

-Dumplings 🥟🥟

Shadow hog dumplings

Midnight dumplings

Mandrake dumplings

Toxic shumai

-Pies, pastries, cakes, and sweets 🍡🥧

Hundred-eyed lizard pie

Hellfire mushroom pie

Hellfire chocolate pie

Bloody cherry pie

Sweet shadow-carred pie

Chocolate cursed smoked pie

Sorrowful black smoke chocolate pie

Cherry donuts

Demonus chocolate

Skull chocolate

Caramel shadow tart

Madam Scream's super sweet scones

Poison strawberry cheesecake crepes

Poison strawberry vile soultrap mille-feuille

Poison strawberry mille-feuille

Deadly poison strawberry shortcake

Poisonous cheesecake

Horror's Horror cheesecake

Angelic brownies

Poison strawberry pudding

Lunatic pudding

Aged magma butter cake

Ocean of clouds cake

Black cloud cake

Aquamarine cake

Cat's Eye cake

Cat's Eye chocolate cake

Demon eclairs

Underworld eclairs

Bloody Mont Blancs

Dragon's mark pie crust

Shadow croffles

Brimstone bavarian cream

Chocolate eggs with blood berry sauce

-Spices and powders

Indignation cinnamon

Corruption cardamom

Mandragora powder

Nightglow rosemary

-Junk foods and snacks 🍿🍫

Candy heart (Fizzes in your mouth)

Types of popcorn:

Tree sap popcorn

Lava salt popcorn

Magma butter popcorn

Death's Door popcorn

Devilbee popcorn

Fresh hell popcorn

-Simple foods

Pickled vampire bats

Blue rose crystal pickles

Chaos devil cider

Death scorpion syrup

Poison apple syrup

-Meats 🍖🥩

Smoked shadow hog

Flaming toad

Quetzalcoatl brains

Simmered behemoth's hind leg

Charred poison belly newt

Whole roast havoc devil

[hawaiianfoodil]

Hawaiian Food Catering Menu Ideas

Creating a Hawaiian food catering menu brings the vibrant flavors and festive spirit of the islands to any event. Here's a compilation of menu ideas that can cater to various types of gatherings, from casual get-togethers to more formal occasions, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.

Traditional Hawaiian Luau Menu

Ideal for weddings, anniversaries, and significant celebrations, offering guests an authentic Hawaiian experience.

Appetizers:

Poke Bowls: Fresh ahi tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.

Lomi Lomi Salmon: Tomato, onion, and salted salmon salad.

Main Dishes:

Kalua Pig: Slow-cooked, tender pork prepared traditionally in an imu (underground oven).

Huli Huli Chicken: Grilled chicken marinated in a huli huli sauce.

Grilled Mahi-Mahi: Served with a mango salsa.

Sides:

Poi: Mashed taro root, a traditional Hawaiian staple.

Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes: Roasted and served with a coconut glaze.

Tropical Fruit Salad: A mix of pineapple, mango, papaya, and kiwi.

Desserts:

Haupia: Coconut milk pudding.

Malasadas: Portuguese-style donuts, popular in Hawaii.

Beach BBQ Menu

Perfect for casual beach parties, picnics, or any laid-back outdoor gathering.

Appetizers:

Spam Musubi: Sushi-style rolls with grilled Spam and rice, wrapped in nori.

Shrimp Skewers: Grilled with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Main Dishes:

BBQ Chicken: Marinated in a guava-based sauce and grilled.

Kalbi Ribs: Korean-style short ribs with a Hawaiian twist.

Sides:

Macaroni Salad: Creamy and simple, a Hawaiian cookout staple.

Island Slaw: Cabbage slaw with a tropical dressing.

Desserts:

Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Sweet and tangy, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tropical Fruit Skewers: Grilled and served with a honey-lime drizzle.

Corporate Event Menu

Sophisticated yet approachable menu options for formal corporate gatherings or conferences.

Appetizers:

Ahi Tuna Crisps: Seared ahi on wonton crisps with avocado and a wasabi aioli.

Coconut Shrimp: With a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Main Courses:

Seared Sea Bass: With a papaya salsa.

Island Prime Rib: Slow-roasted and served with a guava-bourbon sauce.

Sides:

Steamed Jasmine Rice: Fluffy and fragrant.

Roasted Vegetables: Seasonal vegetables with a light soy glaze.

Desserts:

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tart: Rich and decadent.

Passion Fruit Cheesecake: Creamy cheesecake with a tangy passion fruit glaze.

Vegetarian/Vegan Luau

A plant-based menu that brings Hawaiian flavors to vegetarians and vegans alike.

Appetizers:

Vegetable Poke: Marinated tofu with seaweed, cucumber, and avocado.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas: With a pineapple dipping sauce.

Main Dishes:

Jackfruit "Kalua Pork": Young green jackfruit used as a substitute for pork, seasoned and slow-cooked.

Grilled Tofu Steaks: Marinated in a teriyaki sauce and grilled.

Sides:

Hawaiian Rice: Coconut rice with macadamia nuts and pineapple chunks.

Seaweed Salad: With sesame dressing.

Desserts:

Vegan Mango Sorbet: Refreshing and light.

Coconut Rice Pudding: Topped with kiwi and berries.

Each menu brings a taste of Hawaii's rich culinary tradition, offering a wide range of flavors to suit various dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all guests.

[askwhatsforlunch]

Grilled Spicy Soy Chicken Drumsticks

A warm and sunny Summer Sunday is made for lighting up the barbecue and making a meal of smoky grilled meat or fish. There is something contemplative about watching wood and coat set alight, the hypnotic dance of fire and flames, until they turn to red embers, which perfectly suit a lazy day. And besides the setting of the barbecue, preparing the meat takes very little effort: it's a matter of assembling a marinade and forgetting it in the fridge for a few hours, and then, it cooks in minutes!

Thus I reckon it's well worth it to fire up the barbie and make these finger-licking delicious Grilled Spicy Soy Chicken Drumsticks, even if it's just for yourself! Happy Sunday!

Ingredients (serves 1):

1 heaped tablespoon Hot Pepper Sauce 

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 heaped teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

3 beautiful chicken drumsticks

In a shallow dish or plate, combine Hot Pepper Sauce, soy sauce, honey and sesame oil, stirring well until perfectly blended.

With a sharp knife, score the flesh of the chicken drumsticks. Place drumsticks in the dish and toss well with clean hands, thoroughly rubbing marinade into the chicken flesh.

Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator, to marinate, at least a couple of hours.

Prepare barbecue: half an hour before grilling, arrange a layer of coals in the barbecue. Top with a few small branches of wood (applewood gives good taste), and light. 

Wait for the flames to die down, and place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the grill over the red embers. Grill, about 7 minutes on each side until well-cooked through, and nicely charred. As you turn drumsticks on the grill, generously brush with remaining marinade, and once more just before serving, to glaze them nicely.

Serve Grilled Spicy Soy Chicken Drumsticks hot, with a side of mango salad or, and a glass of chilled Gris Rosé or Chardonnay.

[allwaysfull]

Harvest to Heat | Darryl Estrine and Kelly Kochendorfer

Starters

Blue Cheese Tartine

Herb Gougères

Crab-Stuffed Zucchini Flowers w/Black Truffles

Flint Corn Polenta Cakes w/Heirloom Tomato Salad

Carrot Cannelloni w/Soft Cheese and Pine Nuts

Sautéed Chicken Livers with Smoked Bacon and Roasted Grapes

Dandelion Tart w/Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Grappa-Soaked Golden Raisins

Maine Sea Scallop Ceviche

Crawfish-Stuffed Deviled Eggs

Salads

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes w/Zucchini Pistou, Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette

Baby Romaine Salad w/Edamame, Jalapeño Dressing, Yellow Bell Pepper Pipérade

Warm Vegetable Salad

Burrata w/Speck, Peas, and Mint

Chopped Salad w/Corn Vinaigrette and Frico Cheese Crisps

Mesclun w/Shrimp, Avocado, and Creamy Champagne Dressing

Salted Cod Salad w.Preserved Lemons and Arugula Pesto

Crispy Smelts w/Sun Gold Tomatoes and Arugula | Garlic Aioli

Asparagus-Country Ham Bundles w/Toasted Pecans, Citrus Vinaigrette

Soups

Chilled Tomato Soup w/Aged Feta and Olives

Chilled Cucumber-Yogurt Soup w/Candied Fennel, Lemon Gelée

Pumpkin Soup w/Crème Fraiche and Hazelnut Gremolata

Oyster Chowder

Heirloom Bean Soup w/Lobster and Minestrone Vegetables

Crawfish and Corn Stew

Smoky Pork and Apple Soup w/Mustard

Clam and Steuben Bean Soup w/Fennel and Lemon

Main Courses: Meat

Pan-Roasted Beef Rib-Eye w/Fresh Red Currant Pan Sauce

Grilled Skirt Steak and Beef Marrow Bones w/Radish-Herb Salad and Pepper Purée

Braised Short Ribs w/Red Wine

Creole Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits

Roasted Pork Loin w/Roasted Vegetables and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Pork Osso Buco w/Wild Mushrooms and Almond Piccata

Slow-Cooked Pork w/Spanish Paprika and Sweet Spices

Maple-Glazed Pork Belly, Sunny-Side Up Egg, Pickled Chanterelles

Lamb Saddle w/Caramelized Fennel and Wild Mushrooms

Paella w/Lamb Ribs

Roasted Lamb Loin w/Yogurt Eggplant Purée and Merguez Sausage

Herb-Roasted Lamb Rib-Eye w/Wild Preserved Mushrooms, Aromatic Oil

Bison Pastrami “Hash” w/Fingerling Potatoes, Fried Eggs, Grilled Bread

Chicken, Duck and Other Fowl

Roasted Duck Breast w/Farro “Risotto” and Caramelized Figs

Roasted Chicken w/Lemon Thyme and Summer Truffles

Chicken Pot Pie

Poached Chicken w/Morels and Asparagus

Duck Meatballs w/Pomegranate-Orange Glaze, Puréed Parsnips

Apricot-Orange-Glazed Quail

Chicken-Fried Squash with Stuffed Peppers | Cornbread

Fish and Shellfish

Halibut Poached in Pepper Butter w/Roasted Corn Salad

Roasted Trout w/Herb-Champagne Vinaigrette

Fish In Mango Curry Sauce

Lobster Shortcakes w/Vanilla Rum Sauce and Spicy Shallots

Sautéed Shrimp and Hazelnut Romesco

Shrimp w/Tomatoes, Strawberries and Lemon Vinegar

Stir-Fried Fava Shoots w/Shrimp and Caramelized Shallots

Soy Butter-Poached Oysters w/Radishes and Kimchi Juice

Tarts

Crème Fraiche Galette w/Heirloom Tomatoes

Cremini-Filled Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Gratin of Bay Scallops w/Jerusalem Artichoke Purée, Crisp Country Ham

Pasta, Grains and Rice

Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/Braised Plums and Crumbly Blue Cheese

Angel Hair Pasta w.Oyster Butter Cream Sauce and Caviar

Ramp Ravioli w/Lemon Zest

Risotto w/Fresh Peas and Pancetta

Tacos w/Greens and Seared Onions | Chipotle Tomatillo Verde Salsa

Sides

Vegetable Succotash w/Spicy Yellow Tomato Coulis

Pearl Onions and Fiddlehead Ferns w/Vanilla Jelly and Onion Sorbet

Roasted Fairytale Eggplant in Chèvre Cream

Curried English Peas and Pickled Swiss Chard

Roasted Beets with Mint

Grilled Broccoli Rabe/Radicchio w/Pancetta Dressing, Soft-Cooked Egg

Sweet Corn Sformato

Butter Bean and Corn Succotash w/Candied Bacon

Brussels Sprouts w/Brown Butter, Bacon, and Sage

Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes w/Farro

Savory Bread Pudding w/Bacon and Farmstead Cheese w/Tomato Jam

Crostini w/Burrata, Marinated Escarole, and Caramelized Shallots

Sweet Potatoes w/Corn, Swiss Chard, and Caramelized Onions

Braised New Potatoes w/Mustard and Leeks

Goat Cheese and Chive Hash Browns

Savory Oats w/Fig Chutney

Forest Mushroom and Naked Barley Pilaf

Carolina Gold Rice with Ramps, Asparagus, and Morels

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake w/Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries

Milk Chocolate Semifreddo w/Star Anise Carrot Cake

Honey Mango Upside-Down Cake

Poppy Seed Cake w/Apple Vodka

Individual Chocolate Ganache Cakes

Fromage Blanc Bavarian Cream Cake w/Poached Plums

Goat Cheese Panna Cotta w/Caramelized Figs

Caciotta Cheese Fritters w/Honey

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Snow Eggs w/Green Tea Crème Anglaise

Strawberry-Tomato Gazpacho

Nectarines, Peaches, and Blueberries w/Sabayon

Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey Chocolate Truffles

[timeforawakening]

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

[errorkraut]

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

[jacob-villanueva]

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

[thelastharbinger]

My response to people who don’t like pineapple on pizza is always:

But you’re okay with this? (Pineapple and ham is literally the th*nksgiving turkey of Xmas)

And this? Because what, it’s fancy?

[wearethechildrenofthisearth2]

I’m writing a low cal (200-350*) recipe book!

Here’s SOME of what I’m including in it. All the recipes are original or family recipes.

Chickpea falafel

Stuffed Japapenos

Corn Chowder

Roasted Poblano Stuffed Pepper Boats

Brownies From Scratch

Peach-Mango Chutney

Ginger, Soy Sauce, Garlic & Spring Onion Dressing

Jambalaya

Apple Crumbly Cobbler

Fried Plantains

Raspberry Jam

Cherry-Lime-Orange Crepes

Sourdough, Brioche & Italian Bread Bread Pudding

Lavendar Lemonade

Caramel Sauce

Pumpkin Spice Icing

Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Brioche Bread Pudding

Sourdough Bread

French Bread

Strawberry Angel Food Mini Cakes

Sherry’s Buffalo Chicken Dip

Karen’s Basil Pesto

Karen’s Tomato Sauce

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato & Smoked Paprika Wedges

Lemon-Lime Cake

Orange Ginger Nutmeg & Almond Carrot Muffins

Almond Nougat

Betty’s Sugar Cookies

Mock Taco Bell Spicy Potato Taco (Double Stuffed)

Roasted Chickpeas

Hint of POM Smoothie

Chickpea & Lentil Falafel

Lentil Sloppy Joe’s

Caprese pizza

Double Broccoli Soup

Minestrone Soup

Snickerdoodles

Spiced Cauliflower Fritters

Grilled Mexican Corn Salad

Bean, Cheese, Chick’n & Red Sauce Quesadilla

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Asiago, Parm, Onion, Garlic, Spinach & Asparagus Panini

Skinny Mac ‘n’ Broccoli

Black Beans & Quinoa with Veggies

Caprese Panini

Chocolate Ramekin Cakes

Almond Ramekin Cake

Fruity Oatmeal

Single Serve No-Bake Cookies

Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lentil, Quinoa, Spinach & Asparagus Soup

Lentil, Potato & Spinach Soup

Buffalo Cauliflower

Vegetable Fajitas

Tamales

Fried Pickles

Roasted Italian Zucchini

Garlic Baked Fries

Sherry’s Cubed Potatoes

Cinnamon Apple Streussel Muffins

Red Pepper Roasted Asparagus

Sherry’s Glazed Carrots

Sherry’s Mashed Potatoes

Orzo Primavera

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Gemeli Pasta

Katie’s Lasagna (that’s me. It’s DANK. And not low cal at all but so so worth it.)

Katie’s Alfredo (used in the lasagna)

Alison’s Crumble Cake

Mexican Rice

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil, Chickpea & Spinach Soup

BBQ Chick’n, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Spinach Pizza

Garlic Bread With Roasted Garlic

Sun-Dried Tomato, Asparagus, Feta, Spinach & Parm Pasta

Sherry’s Apple Butter

Carol’s Chex Mix

Low-Cal Baked Potato

Potato Skins

Fresh-Cut Fries

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Alfredo With Roasted Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Broccoli & Onion

“All The Fixin’s” Veggie Burger

Betty’s Toffee

Kidney Bean & Roasted Vegetable Salad

Tomato, Feta, Basil, Green Pepper & Parm Pizza

“Better Than Nookie” Cake

German Chocolate Cake

Carrot, Ginger, Cinnamon Almond Spice Cake

Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie

Easy-Peasy Pancake Mix Muffins

Biscuit, Sausage, Spinach, Onion, Garlic & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

French Onion Soup

Cheesy BBQ Mashed Potatoes

Ketchup & Parm Mashed Potatoes

Ketchup & BBQ Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Roasted Cauliflower Florets

“From Scratch” Pancake & Waffle Mix

Cheddar, Garlic & Paprika Biscuits

Rosemary Herb Biscuits

Creamy Asparagus, Broccoli & Spinach Soup with Quinoa

Microwave Soft Caramels

Microwave Baked Potatoes

Oven Baked Potatoes

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Chili-Lime Nachos

Alfredo With Spinach, Broccoli, Asparagus & Garlic

Raspberry-Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

[kinfoodie]

hey! not sure if youve done this already but, got any food suggestions for a lycanthrope?!

Hey anon! Yes of course and sorry for the wait! If lycanthrope means werewolf then I have done a bunch so I def recommend checking out the werewolf tag on my blog but I’ll make a list of ten for ya <3

Glazed Pork and Apple Kebabs

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Red Grapes and Cabbage

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Steak and Tomatoes

Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Jerk Shrimp Wraps with Mango Slaw

Chili Pork Tacos

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Steak Lettuce Cups

Grilled Pork Chops with Plum and Bok Choy

There ya go! I hope you enjoy and if not feel free to come back and I’ll try to refill the request to the best of my ability! Cheers and happy eating~! <3

[kin-eats]

yarg, could i get some recipies for a foxy the pirate? :] savory foods are pefered if thats okay, also anything with a little rum in it if ye have anything ( thank you in advance ! )

Absolutely friend!

Barbecue Ribs

Jamaica Coffee

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Mango Glaze

“But Why Is The Rum Gone?” Grilled Shrimp

Mojito

Bahama Mama

Everything here has rum, so the drinks will get you drunk if you’re not careful. Enjoy! ~Shadow

[cave-of-the-owl-witch]

((So I’ve been watching a lot of Kitchen Nightmares lately...))

((...which has led me to a few headcanons. I’m putting them under the cut for length, but I’ll leave a blank template up top if anyone else wants to fill it out. So I guess you can consider this a tagging game?))

Cooking/Food Headcanons

[name]

Skill Level:

Specialty:

Signature Dish:

Favorite Dish:

One dish they won’t eat:

One dish they’d like to try:

Food Allergies:

Tagged by:

Tagging:

DJ Grooves

Skill Level: Semi-Pro

Specialty: Contemporary

Signature Dish: Seared tuna with seaweed salad and wild rice

Favorite Dish: Sashimi

One dish they won’t eat: Tofu

One dish they’d like to try: Fugu

Food Allergies: None

The Captain

Skill Level: Passable

Specialty: Quick and Easy

Signature Dish: Frozen pizza with some sardines thrown on top

Favorite Dish: Grilled Swordfish

One dish they won’t eat: White Chocolate

One dish they’d like to try: Lobster Macaroni

Food Allergies: None

The Penguin

Skill Level: Semi-Pro

Specialty: Seafood

Signature Dish: Citrus-Poached Salmon

Favorite Dish: New England Clam Chowder

One dish they won’t eat: Anything too greasy.

One dish they’d like to try: Scallop Linguine

Food Allergies: None

Commander Nebula

Skill Level: Pit Master

Specialty: Barbecue

Signature Dish: Short ribs with sweet and spicy Rhizomian chili sauce

Favorite Dish: Chili

One dish they won’t eat: Anything that’s still moving

One dish they’d like to try: Jo-Adian Barbacoa

Food Allergies: None

Gyro

Skill Level: Bad

Specialty: Convenience Foods, Sandwiches

Signature Dish: Instant noodles, most likely made with a Keurig.

Favorite Dish: Broccoli Stew

One dish they won’t eat: Muffins

One dish they’d like to try: Spinach Puffs

Food Allergies: Blueberries

Launchpad

Skill Level: Home Cook

Specialty: Junk Food

Signature Dish: Breakfast Crunch Wrap

Favorite Dish: It’s a tie between pizza and cheeseburgers.

One dish they won’t eat: Snails

One dish they’d like to try: Takoyaki

Food Allergies: None

Gus

Skill Level: Fry Cook

Specialty: Diner Favorites

Signature Dish: Breakfast Plate (eggs, bacon, hash browns, beans on toast)

Favorite Dish: Postage stamps. Literal, lick-and-stick, paper postage stamps.

One dish they won’t eat: Sauerkraut

One dish they’d like to try: Tiramisu

Food Allergies: None

The Mad Doctor

Skill Level: Passable

Specialty: Hearty Dinners

Signature Dish: Roast Beef with Vegetables

Favorite Dish: Chicken Soup

One dish they won’t eat: Cranberries

One dish they’d like to try: Chocolate Beer Bread

Food Allergies: None

Skull Boy

Skill Level: Child Prodigy

Specialty: Jack-of-All-Trades

Signature Dish: Milkshakes

Favorite Dish: Steamed Rutabagas

One dish they won’t eat: Cauliflower

One dish they’d like to try: Jambalaya

Food Allergies: None

Lord Starchbottom

Skill Level: Royal Chef

Specialty: Jack-of-All-Trades

Signature Dish: Fried Pickles

Favorite Dish: Jollyberry Waffles

One dish they won’t eat: Liver

One dish they’d like to try: Croquembouche

Food Allergies: None

Buckets

Skill Level: Basic

Specialty: Kid-friendly Foods

Signature Dish: Grilled Cheese

Favorite Dish: Chcolate Cake

One dish they won’t eat: Asparagus

One dish they’d like to try: Lemon Meringue Pie

Food Allergies: None

Felix

Skill Level: Home Cook

Specialty: Comfort Food

Signature Dish: Blueberry Pancakes

Favorite Dish: Pecan Pie

One dish they won’t eat: He’ll try anything, if only to be polite.

One dish they’d like to try: Beignets

Food Allergies: Lactose Intolerance

Cybil

Skill Level: Home Cook

Specialty: Snacks

Signature Dish: Strawberry Lemon Bars

Favorite Dish: Lasagna

One dish they won’t eat: Eggplant

One dish they’d like to try: Mango Salsa

Food Allergies: None

Jonesy

Skill Level: Passable

Specialty: Contemporary

Signature Dish: Steak

Favorite Dish: Pastrami on Rye

One dish they won’t eat: Limes

One dish they’d like to try: Caviar

Food Allergies: Peanuts

Mishka

Skill Level: Terrible

Specialty: Experimental

Signature Dish: Mackerel Souffle

Favorite Dish: Salted Caramel Cheesecake

One dish they won’t eat: Flan

One dish they’d like to try: Cajun Salmon

Food Allergies: None

Beckett

Skill Level: Home Cook

Specialty: Seafood, Vegetarian, Mushrooms

Signature Dish: Stir Fry

Favorite Dish: Bread

One dish they won’t eat: Kale

One dish they’d like to try: Gnomish Hedgehog Stew

Food Allergies: None

Gourdon

Skill Level: Artisan

Specialty: Baked Goods

Signature Dish: Pumpkin Cookies

Favorite Dish: Grilled Cheese

One dish they won’t eat: Nothing

One dish they’d like to try: Anything new and exciting

Food Allergies: None

Jubilee

Skill Level: Professional Baker

Specialty: Baked Goods

Signature Dish: Black Forest Cake

Favorite Dish: Cherry Pie

One dish they won’t eat: Blue Cheese

One dish they’d like to try: Shaker Cookies

Food Allergies: None

Three Meat

Skill Level: Passable

Specialty: Mexican Food

Signature Dish: Burrito Filling

Favorite Dish: Jalapeños

One dish they won’t eat: Anything one would not logically find in a burrito.

One dish they’d like to try: Chorizo

Food Allergies: None

Sawyer

Skill Level: Home Cook

Specialty: College Staples

Signature Dish: Bagel Pizzas

Favorite Dish: Yakisoba

One dish they won’t eat: Coconut

One dish they’d like to try: Poutine

Food Allergies: None

Shadow

Skill Level: Passable

Specialty: Campfire Food

Signature Dish: Smoked Salmon Jerky

Favorite Dish: Duck. Any preparation.

One dish they won’t eat: Anything sweet. What’s the point if she can’t taste it?

One dish they’d like to try: Surströmming

Food Allergies: Standard feline allergies/toxicities apply.

King Thaddeus

Skill Level: Hobbyist

Specialty: Picnic Favorites

Signature Dish: Baked Beans

Favorite Dish: Glazed Ham

One dish they won’t eat: Fish

One dish they’d like to try: Curry

Food Allergies: None

[rosethornewrites]

Fic: Love Language, ch. 5

Relationships: Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug/Kagami Tsurugi, Sabine Cheng/Tom Dupain, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir/Wayhem

Characters: Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Kagami Tsurugi, Tikki, Tom Dupain, Tomoe Tsurugi, Sabine Cheng, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir, Alya Césaire, Nino Lahiffe, Kitty Section, Jagged Stone, Penny Rolling, Clara Nightingale, Alec Cataldi, Nadja Chamack, Fang, XY, Lila Rossi, Chloé Bourgeois, Wayhem, Le Gorille | Adrien Agreste's Bodyguard

Tags: Fluff, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Language of Flowers, Gifts, Traditions, Holidays, Cultural Differences, Kimono, Qipao, Family, Love, Romance, Celebrations, Symbolism, Aged-Up Character(s), Warm and Fuzzy Feelings, Christmas Fluff, Identity Reveal, LGBTQ Character, LGBTQ Themes, Established Relationship, Marriage Proposal, Family Dinners, Airports, feeding each other, sharing ceremony, Anxiety, Engagement, Kissing, It was supposed to be a one-shot, Admiration, Pet Names, Cuddling & Snuggling, yin and yang, Communication, Smut, Food Sex, Cunnilingus, Vaginal Fingering, Multiple Orgasms, Bathing/Washing, Kagami is a boob woman, Nudity, Instagram, Social Media, Sleeping Together, Wedding Planning, Wedding Rings, Lila salt, Alec Cataldi salt, Food Porn, Paparazzi, Panic Attacks, Chloé Bourgeois Redemption, Lila Rossi Lies, Date Night, Adrien Sugar, Relationship Goals, Protective Kagami Tsurugi

Summary: Kagami and Marinette have date night... which is abruptly interrupted by the paparazzi.

Notes: See end.

AO3 link  (ch. 3 has smut)

FFN link  (ch. 3 has implied sex)

Part 5 (currently) of the Catch a Falling Star series

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 |

Love Language: Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

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Kagami and Marinette decided on New Year’s Eve Eve as date night, since the Eve itself was spoken for. While they normally didn’t frequent many Chinese or Japanese restaurants given the quality of what they could have at home, this particular restaurant was a new Asian fusion place, one that mixed Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. It had received glowing reviews.

The fusion theme also appealed to both of them, based on the symbolism of their recent engagement, and they had dressed appropriately. Kagami was wearing a kimono-style tunic Marinette had designed and made for her, red and black with a diagonal half-skirt, over leggings with some very stylish boots. A matching fabric headband finished the look. Marinette was wearing the full-length qipao she had sewn for last year’s Lunar New Year. It was black with pink embroidery, and she’d added an experimental French flair with peeping black lace down the false slit along the shoulder and all the way down the dress. Kagami had confessed it was one of her favorites, so she loved to spoil her by wearing it. She had put her hair in twin buns again, the same style she had worn when Kagami proposed.

Even in a crowded restaurant, Marinette was hyper-aware of Kagami, of the details of every moment. She loved the feeling that they were in their own world, a special intensity to everything. No moment spent with her was boring; she brought life to everything by virtue of her presence.

Some fusion restaurants simply had food from multiple cultures, but this one actually fused different dishes in fascinating ways. Even better: the servings were tapas-style, so smaller portions, enabling them to try an assortment of options. With each dish, they posted pictures to Instagram, tagging the restaurant and working to come up with descriptions of the flavors to describe to people who might want to try it.

They were both fascinated by the menu and its many options. For her drink, Marinette chose a Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese inspired omija chrysanthemum milk tea with rose jelly, which was unique and delicious. The mix of flavors was heady, hitting the whole tongue at once. Kagami selected a Taiwanese and Vietnamese fusion, orange tamarind boba smoothie; also fantastic, both fruits a mix of sweet and tart that somehow leveled out both in a way that enhanced the drink.

Since soups traditionally started the meal, they decided on seafood chao ga with dashi flavoring and clams, whitefish, and sea urchin—lovely rice porridge for the cold. The texture was thick and the dashi lent a savory flavor that balanced the fish well. Kagami mentioned that one of the flavors was possibly the light earthy-sweet of miso paste, as well as ginger and a touch of rayu chili oil.

Then they decided on an assortment of bāozi stuffed with different things, including Korean bulgogi, Thai coconut curry chicken, Japanese unagi no kabayaki, Cambodian fish amok, and Vietnamese bun cha. Marinette was familiar with all but the last two. The fish amok turned out to be a unique yogurt-thick fish curry made with coconut milk and a mixture of spices that offered a savory quality rather than heat. Bun cha was amazing grilled pork belly that had been marinated in fish sauce and mixed with rice vermicelli and pickled vegetables, all stuffed in a perfectly-steamed bun.

They also tried a couple types of okonomiyaki, one with kimchi and japchae and the other with spicy Sichuan làzǐ jī. The japchae folded into the pancake was sweet potato glass noodles, strips of beef, and a variety of thin-sliced vegetables, and it matched well with the spicy tang of the kimchi spread atop. A sweet umami Korean junganjang cream sauce, a light spiral on the red kimchi, cut the heat a bit and added another layer of flavor. The làzǐ jī was the kind of spicy that would put off those not used to Sichuan peppercorns, a wonderful numbing sort of flavor that was tempered by the okonomiyaki batter, paired well with a Japanese-style sweet ginger mayonnaise drizzled over the top.

By that point, all they could handle was dessert.

Kagami ordered Chinese gāo diǎn stuffed with Thai pumpkin coconut pudding; they were glazed lightly with a spritz of honey-rosewater. Still warm, the pudding and pastry melted together in the mouth. Marinette opted for Cambodian mango sweet sticky rice with a scoop of black sesame ice cream that both of them knew had roots in both China and Japan. They tried each part separately, then mixed, enjoying the texture of the slightly-warm sticky rice against the icy cream of the ice cream, and the way the different varieties of sweet melded.

Marinette had just fed Kagami the last spoon of the ice cream when their table was abruptly surrounded by people with cameras and microphones, startling her into dropping the spoon. The clatter it made sounded louder than the cacophony of competing voices that assailed them.

She only made our pieces of them, words and phrases.

“... that you’re a gold-digger…?”

“...stalked Adrien Agreste…?”

“...settled for…?”

“...Chinese concubine…?”

Though Marinette felt frozen under the deluge of abusive questions, Kagami stood at that last one.

The reporters quieted somewhat, waiting for a response.

“You dare imply the love of my life is the equivalent of ianfu?!” She pinpointed the man who had asked the question and Marinette noted absently that he was, of course, an older white man. “Ah, you work for that rag. My lawyer will be in contact.”

Marinette stood, trying to find courage in the fire in Kagami’s eyes.

“We do not consent to be filmed or photographed. If any footage or photos appear in any of your media, you will hear from our lawyers,” Marinette added, reaching out and taking Kagami’s hand.

She received a reassuring squeeze. This had happened immediately following their announcement, and in preparation for that Tomoe had the Tsurugi family lawyer appraise them of their right to control being photographed and the use of those photographs—one of the lovelier facets of French law.

The cameras lowered, but the questions commenced, their personal space invaded as what she realized were tabloid reporters jockeyed for position.

Marinette felt hemmed in, trapped by the ugly questions.

In the distance someone yelled, “Is that Adrien Agreste?!”

The shift away from them allowed Kagami to pull her toward the kitchen, which they were thankfully seated near.

Marinette nearly jumped out of her skin when someone touched her shoulder, but standing behind her was Wayhem.

He pulled them into the kitchen, where a waiter handed them their coats and whisked them toward a back exit.

“Adrien?” Kagami asked Wayhem, slipping several large bills to the waiter, far more than enough to cover their meal.

The clipped nature of her tone hinted at her stress.

“In the car. One of my buddies in a wig is distracting the morons.”

Marinette let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. Whatever had sparked this, it was big enough for Adrien and Wayhem to mount a rescue—and do it quickly.

The back door of the car opened as they rushed out, and Adrien scooted over to make room for them. Wayhem didn’t bother trying to squeeze in back, instead taking the front passenger seat beside the Gorilla.

Before she could entirely register what happened, the car was pulling out of the alley, the restaurant receding in the background.

Kagami squeezing her hand brought her back to the present.

“I don’t understand,” she murmured. “I thought it had died down.”

“You missed us talking about that, Mari.” Adrien offered her a smile that was tinged with sadness. “It had. Then there were rumors spread by someone to major and minor tabloids. They literally started breaking an hour ago.”

Marinette felt overwhelmed, almost like her skin was too heavy and smothering to bear. “The things they were saying…”

Kagami wrapped her in an embrace, and the feeling started to ease immediately—because they were together, in this. Together in everything.

“My father is coordinating with Tomoe on finding out what happened. But it sounds like different rumors were released to different places, all at once almost.”

“Throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks,” Wayhem added.

Adrien scowled then, a look she almost never saw on him, and she realized he was truly angry on their behalf.

“I would bet anything we know who it was, though these faux journalists might pull the ‘protect their sources’ routine.”

Marinette went cold, her eyes meeting Kagami’s. They were filled with a fire that consumed, rather than that which usually smoldered.

“Lila.” Kagami said the name like it was something disgusting she had to expel.

“H-how… You got here so fast,” Marinette murmured. “Thank you.”

“We were on our way out for date night when the news broke,” Wayhem explained. “We saw you were at that restaurant—sounds amazing, by the way—and had the Gorilla divert.”

“Wayhem called ahead to the restaurant. Then he had a friend who lives nearby and does cosplay at comic conventions play decoy. I called my father, and he’s gotten in touch with Tomoe. Nathalie’s texting me updates.” Adrien’s lips twisted further. “Some of those rumors involve me, which means he’ll actually do something. Because ‘it affects the brand.’ Otherwise he wouldn’t care.”

Oddly, his anger helped ease her distress. Marinette let herself melt into Kagami’s arms, using breathing exercises Fu had taught her so long ago to work on finding her calm. As awful as this was, she couldn’t afford to get Akumatized.

“We aren’t headed to my home,” Kagami noted. “Or to Marinette’s.”

“Paparazzi.” Wayhem turned in his seat. “They’re camped out. It’s a mess.”

“Chloé called. We’re going to the Grand Paris.”

Marinette looked at him incredulously.

“She’s changed.” Adrien shrugged. “She’s probably mad on my behalf, not yours. But she extended the offer. My house is mobbed, too.”

A buzzing sensation registered against Marinette’s leg, and she realized it was Tikki trying to get her attention. She reached her hand in her purse and Tikki pressed her phone into it. She had missed calls and texts from Alya.

Alya: I didn’t know he’d do that.

Alya: he took evrythng out of context

Alya: that bastard i;m sorry

Alya: Mari pick up plz

Another call came in from Alya and Marinette pressed accept.

“Oh thank god! Mari, you got away?” Alya sounded positively frantic. “The feeds cut when you told them off.”

“Yeah. Adrien and Wayhem helped us escape. Putting you on speaker.”

“Thank god for the gays.” Alya’s voice filled the car. “Fucking Alec Cataldi, he… Dammit, I had no idea. He asked about our friendship and I thought it was like for a fluff piece or something.”

Marinette’s heart sank into her gut as she catastrophized over what Alya could have said.

Adrien held out his phone, a video playing.

“Yeah, we’re all awesome friends. For a while Mari had trouble talking to Adrien, had a big crush, bu—”

The clip cut to Alec Cataldi. “And there you have it, folks. An inside source confirms: Marinette Dupain-Cheng, fiancée of Kagami Tsurugi, was involved in a love triangle. An anonymous source revealed a history of stalking and trying to use Adrien Agreste to jump-start her fashion career. So is she a gold-digger…?”

Adrien stopped the clip.

“I’m so sorry!” Alya’s voice was strangled with rage and guilt.

Kagami wiped at her face with the sleeve of her tunic; Marinette hadn’t realized she’d been crying.

“That… You didn’t know,” she managed. “I can’t talk right now, though. I… I just can’t.”

They had ignored Cataldi’s requests for an interview because he did this sort of thing, but Marinette had never expected this. She felt sick, wondering if Nadja had been involved at all. She doubted it, but...

“I understand, girl. I’m gonna do a livestream. Set the record straight. That asshole.”

The call ended. Marinette let Kagami take her phone and tuck it in her purse, likely handing it off to Tikki.

She let Kagami gather her close, pressing her face into her shoulder. Her friends stayed silent the rest of the drive, letting her work to clear her mind, to push through.

By the time she really was able to focus on the world, she and Kagami were ensconced in a plush room at the Grand Paris, and a cup of tea was being pressed in her hands.

“Oh, you’re back.” Chloé’s voice was oddly gentle, the arrogant tone missing. “It’s chamomile. Helps me when I’m stressed.”

It was strange, seeing Chloé almost as though for the first time. The fallout from Miracle Queen back in collège had left her friendless, Sabrina eschewing her, and she’d left to finish her studies through online courses, then attended a different lycée. Marinette hadn’t seen much of her since.

She’d toned down, it seemed. Maybe even gained a little humility. She was wearing much more muted tones of makeup that fit her skin tone and hair. The smirk that had often twisted her features was absent. Even her hair was styled differently, in a loose bun.

“Hi,” Marinette murmured. “Th-thank you.”

Chloé nodded, looking a bit uncomfortable as she backed away. Their previous relationship had been oppositional. This was different for both of them.

Kagami was pressed against her side, offering comfort in her presence. Marinette noted she had her own cup of chamomile, shaking slightly in her hands. She leaned her head against her fiancée’s shoulder.

“I’m okay, mon beignet,” she whispered, and was relieved when Kagami laughed at the endearment and her hand stopped shaking. “We’re in this together. We can do anything.”

A giggle caught her attention, and she was surprised to find it had come from Chloé. Her laugh had always had a haughty quality. It was absent now.

“Those rags are ridiculous, falling for those rumors. You two… just ridiculous how in love you are. Bakery endearments. Geez.”

It was almost strange to hear her say ridiculous as she always had, compared to the rest of her tone.

“It’s like they think collège wasn’t forever ago for us.” Chloé offered a soft smile. “Sorry, I know this is weird.”

Marinette nodded. “You’re… different.”

Chloé shrugged. “I was a complete bitch. But… Well, we’re not in collège anymore. And I didn’t want to be that person who peaked there as nothing but a mean girl.”

A look passed over her face, almost anguished, and she turned away slightly.

“I didn’t want to keep being the stupid entitled brat who willingly worked with a supervillain as part of a fucking temper tantrum.”

The silence that followed was uncomfortable. Chloé offered no attempt at justification, no request for forgiveness.

“I’m glad,” Marinette finally said, at least offering that much, if not absolution. “And I hope you’re happier.”

When Chloé turned back, there were tears on her face. “You know, when you said you thought I could be a hero… I was so awful to you, but still you…” She took a breath. “I just want to let you know it really meant a lot. It was important. So thank you.”

Marinette didn’t know what to say, and just offered a smile.

Chloé fidgeted a bit for a moment. “Um, anyway. This is Jagged and Penny’s suite. They’re getting here later tonight. Already told them what’s going on. Wayhem and Adrien are staying, too, in another suite—you’ll be sharing that one once it’s ready.” She flashed an awkward smile. “I’ll get you guys pajamas and such. We’ll figure this out.”

Then Chloé fled.

Marinette let her; no matter how much she had changed, she knew this was more than a little uncomfortable for both of them—more so for Chloé’s developed conscience.

And Chloé had given her something new to consider, something positive. Something else Marinette could cleave to as she worked through the shock of the awful things she was going to be reading about herself, and that she would have to refute.

She brought the fine china teacup to her lips, the delicate scent of chamomile wafting through her even before she took a sip. The warmth of the tea, of Kagami’s presence, the remnants of their date tattered but still existent, the knowledge that this couldn’t touch the world they had created… all came together to help calm her.

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Notes:

I’m big on verisimilitude, and I know if I read a fic that had the kind of restaurant described at the beginning, I’d want to know the fusion aspects. So I did a bunch of research on foods from each culture. All the foods do exist, but I’ve actually melded them in ways that I don’t believe do. With the exception of Thai curry chicken bao, which you can get at Wow Bao. Man do I wish a lot of them did, though!

I didn’t expect the chapter to go the way it did, in some respects. I actually thought I’d get further, to the New Year Tsurugi family event. But there was a lot happening in this chapter and I realized my initial estimation was way off.

I also wasn’t sure if there was going to be Chloé redemption, but then it just… happened.

Oh, and happy Adrien/Wayhem. In Catch a Falling Star-verse after “Never Let It Fade Away,” Adrien will have done some soul-searching and come to the realization he’s bisexual and was just so hung up on Ladybug he didn’t realize it (much like Mari being bi but hung up on Adrien). So when Alya jokingly calls them “the gays,” it’s more a general statement than bi erasure. Wayhem is totes gay though. Also, it’s casually brought in because they’ve been together a bit and is thus a normal thing to all the characters.

Enjoy the Alec Cataldi and Lila salt.

[nicolenguyener]

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.

[interndana]

Chicken legs are rubbed with a blend of Mexican-inspired spices and briefly baked. The outdoor grill is where they finish cooking with a tangy sweet glaze.