Sunday, February 25, 2018

Oscar Party 2018


 

The invitations have been sent and the Oscar ballots have been printed, so you're almost ready for all your friends and fellow movie-lovers to gather together one week from tonight for your annual Awesome Oscar Party! All that's left for you to do is... figure out what to feed them!

 

But fret not, for Movie Dearest is here for you with some great ideas for your memorable, movie-themed menu, each inspired by one of this year's nominated movies.



DRINKS:

The Florida Project:
Florida Orange Smoothies
Moonee loves them!


Baby Driver:
Tequila Shots
Baby says: "Don't drink and drive"


Get Out:
Missy's Special Hypnotic Tea
Secret Armitage Family Brew


APPETIZERS:

Phantom Thread:
Stuffed Mushroom Caps à la Alma*
(*Non-poisonous recipe)


The Shape of Water:
Elisa's Hard-Boiled Eggs
Better than that Key lime pie


The Boss Baby:
Baby Food Veggie Dip
Use real baby food... nutritious and fun!


TREATS:

Roman J. Israel, Esq.:
Maple Glazed Turkey Bacon Doughnuts
Recommended by Roman J. Israel, Esq.


The Greatest Showman:
Barnum's Animal Crackers
The Greatest Show on Earth... in your mouth


Lady Bird:
Lady Bird Lady Fingers
Serve in a pink arm cast


SIDES:

Coco:
Pan de Muertos (Day of the Dead Bread)
A Rivera Family Favorite


Loving Vincent:
Vincent van Gogh's Ears
... of Corn


All the Money in the World:
Getty's Money $alad
Substitute Plum(mer) Tomato Juice for the hot sauce... too Spacey... I mean spicy...


ENTREES:

On Body and Soul:
Venison Sliders
Don't worry, we won't force you to watch the deers get slaughtered.


Victoria & Abdul:
Chicken Curry
As prepared by The Munshi for his beloved Queen


Star Wars: The Last Jedi:
Chewbacca's Spit-Roasted Porg
Some ingredients may be difficult to find... try your local Korean market.


DESSERTS:

Beauty and the Beast:
The Grey Stuff
It's delicious!


War for the Planet of the Apes:
Frozen Banana Pops
A perfect post-apocalyptic snack!


Call Me By Your Name:
Elio's Creamy Peaches
You know exactly where this would end up all along...


Coming soon: A Movie Dearest annual tradition: "If We Picked the Oscars".


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