Menu Ideas for "Cat in the Hat"
- Make an adult-friendly version of green eggs and ham to appeal to parents in the crowd. Make your favorite deviled egg recipe, but stop after mixing the ingredients. Deviled eggs are made by boiling eggs, cutting the eggs in half and scooping out the egg yolk. The egg yolk is then mixed with mayonnaise, salt, pepper, mustard and other ingredients, depending on personal preference. Mix the yolks according to the recipe then add a few drops of blue food coloring. Stir and add more blue food coloring, until the mixture turns green. Pipe or spoon the egg mixture into the boiled egg whites and serve with miniature ham sandwiches.
- For a kid-friendly version of green eggs and ham, make scrambled eggs. Mix the eggs with water or milk, depending on your preference, salt and pepper. Mix in two drops of blue food coloring. Keep adding food coloring until it reaches the hue you like. If you're worried about the blue food coloring looking too dark, then use green food coloring. While the eggs cook, brush green food coloring across the top of ham slices. Heat the ham slices in a pan and serve with the green scrambled eggs.
- "The Cat in the Hat" has a habit of stacking items from around the house. Set out bowls of graham crackers, gummy candies, fruit snacks and other types of treats. Create stacks, using a mixture of ingredients and encourage party guests to do the same. Turn the food into a fun party activity.
- The hat worn by the cat is an oversize top-hat with alternating bands of red and white. Create your own version of the hats with miniature pancakes, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Place a pancake on the plate and alternate layers of fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Treat each guest to a smaller size version of the cat's hat.