Oscar Party Guide!

OSCAR PARTY GUIDE

Who says the Super Bowl is the only big party event in February?  Not us!  The Oscars are easily as party-worthy.  Check out these great entertaining ideas & recipes!

Champage Jello Shots- Jello shots done the classy way!

http://www.bakersroyale.com/cocktail-desserts/boozy-bites-french-75-jello-shots/

Champagne Cupcakes- Bubbles aren't just for drinking!

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mimosa-cupcakes/48ad66d9-6cd1-46cf-8de9-1bfb5bf23957

Fun with French food-

Hugo, Midnight in Paris & The Artist are all French-themed Best Picture nominees.  Think French wine (http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/my_weblog/french_wine/), cheese (http://about-france.com/cheese.htm), pommes frites, creme brulee, chocolate mousse, coq au vin, and pan bagnant.  Here are some recipe links:

http://foodielady.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/natural-french-fries-with-white-truffle-oil-pommes-frites/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/creme-brulee-recipe/index.html

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Mousse-107437
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Poultry/CoqAuVin.htm
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pan-bagnat-recipe/index.html


Take me out to the ballgame-

Serve up ballpark fare for Moneyball, another Best Picture nominee, and you'll hit it right out of the park.  Beer, bubblegum martinis, pigs in a blanket, popcorn, nachoes, cracker jacks, cotton candy, and pretzels are all perfect for this theme:
http://popartdiva.com/The%20Martini%20Diva/Martini%20Recipe%20Pages/Bubble%20Gum%20Martini%202.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/neelys-pigs-in-a-blanket-recipe/index.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/317669/emerils-crazy-nachos
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-soft-pretzels-recipe/index.html



Texas Two-Step-

The Tree of Life is another Best Picture nominee, with the film taking place in Texas.  Tex-mex is the way to go here- chili, bbq, king ranch chicken, texas sheet cake, salsa, enchiladas, guacamole, and mini tacos are a few ideas to get you started!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=278813338848355&set=a.278811572181865.68577.205571772839179&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=278812168848472&set=a.278811572181865.68577.205571772839179&type=3&theater
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/king-ranch-chicken-recipe/index.html
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Texas-Sheet-Cake
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/salsa-recipe/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=278812798848409&set=a.278811572181865.68577.205571772839179&type=3&theater
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/appetizer-starter-recipes/eva-longoria-parker-s--spicy-guacamole
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/grands-biscuit-taco-cups/17934eeb-64d1-43da-a87e-91d2bf8970da/


Horse of a different color-

English food is the theme here for this Best Picture nominee.  Spiked tea, fish & chips, pickles & cheese, beef wellington, steak & ale pie, scones, stouts (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Menuism/stout-beer-styles_b_1100339.html) & cider.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chips-and-fish-recipe/index.html
http://www.igourmet.com/englishcheese.asp
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/mini-beef-wellingtons-recipe/index.html
http://britishfood.about.com/od/recipeindex/r/beefalepie.htm
http://www.joyofbaking.com/SconesIntroduction.html


Descend into the delicious-

The Descendants, another Best Picture nominee starring George Clooney, takes place in Hawaii.  Throw a luau as your Oscar party theme!  Serve up mai tais, pina coladas, pineapple & fresh fruit, loco moco, caramel sweet potatoes, char siu spare ribs & Hawaiian potato salad!
http://gohawaii.about.com/od/drinks/r/mai_tai_01a.htm
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pina-colada-recipe/index.html
http://bigislandgrinds.com/2006/09/loco-moco-recipe/
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Caramel-Sweet-Potatoes
http://theculinarychase.blogspot.com/2009/02/sticky-char-siu-spare-ribs.html
http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/recipes.html
http://www.paradiseawaits.com/LuauRecipes.html

Extremely Delicious-

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a 9/11 movie, so you're going to want to work some NY food into your menu.  Apple muffins, maple bacon wrapped scallops, wings, pizza, cheesecake bites, roasted nuts, and Nathans hot dogs with all the fixings are some great options!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/apple-muffins-recipe/index.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-essence-of-emeril/scallops-wrapped-in-bacon-recipe/index.html
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1839,132191-246195,00.html
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/10/new-york-style-pizza.html
http://minibakercupcakes.blogspot.com/2011/04/mini-new-york-cheesecakes.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/everything-roasted-nuts-recipe/index.html

Helping Hand-

Our final Best Picture nominee, saving the best for last perhaps?  Serve up Mississippi mud pie, sweet potato pie, cajun fried pecans, tamales, toasted ravioli, buttermilk biscuits, and the St Paul sandwich!
http://www.olsouthrecipes.com/mudpie.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/old-fashioned-sweet-potato-pie-recipe/index.html
http://www.tamaletrail.com/recipe_howto.shtml
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/fried-ravioli-recipe/index.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/southern-biscuits-recipe/index.html
http://spectacularlydelicious.com/2011/01/03/st-paul-sandwich-a-st-louis-orignal/

Here are some ideas to get you started.  Stay tuned for our next Oscar installment with great party decoration tips and games!