Oscar Party Recipes 2022

March 25, 2022Lynley Jones

It’s Oscar season!

What are you wearing? Who are you watching with? (Did you see all the movies? Me neither!)

Here’s my annual list of award-winning noshes for your viewing pleasure:

And the award goes to...

For Best Non-Licorice Pizza:

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Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza with Aleppo Pepper

Arugula and prosciutto pizza with cracked black pepper and sea salt, drizzled with garlic olive oil and spiked with Aleppo pepper.

For Trendiest Snackfood:

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Crunchy Curried Chickpea Snack

Addictively snackable crunchy chickpeas, roasted with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, with a pinch of asafetida and a little hot paprika zing.

For Most Glamorous Hollywood Cocktail:

For Best 1950s Dessert for When You’re Being the Ricardos:

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Hibiscus-Allspice Champagne Cocktails

Champagne poured over hibiscus-allspice syrup and Calvados, and rimmed with Mexican brown sugar and cinnamon. Cheers!

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Classic Bananas Foster

The classic dessert, with warm caramelized bananas and vanilla ice cream, topped with rum flambe sauce.

For Best Picture:

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Juniper Cream Sauce for Waffles or Pancakes

A grown-up sauce to elevate waffles or pancakes with aromatic juniper berries. Floral and intriguing, a little sweet (but not too much), with hints of pine and lots of natural charisma. Check out the Notes section for more about juniper berries and tips for success.

Oscar-Winning Ingredients:

The spices that play starring roles in the award-worthy recipes above. (Honestly, it’s an honor just to be nominated.)

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Organic Juniper Berries

$12.00

Aleppo Pepper

$12.00

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Mexican Sweet Blend

$15.00

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Whole Allspice

$9.00

Hibiscus Flowers (Jamaica)

$8.00

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Organic Whole Cumin

$10.00

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More Recipes for Your Oscar Party:

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Crunchy Curried Chickpea Snack

Addictively snackable crunchy chickpeas, roasted with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, with a pinch of asafetida and a little hot paprika zing.

Aleppo Pesto-Chimichurri

A little bit pesto, a little bit chimichurri, and lots of flavor! Spoon it over grilled meats or veggies, toss it with pasta, slather it over crostini or dribble it onto your pizza. Made with lots of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots, plus toasted pine nuts, mixed together in olive oil with a splash of lemon juice and a little Aleppo pepper.

Sumac-Basil Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

Super-refreshing, fizzy and fun lemonade cocktail infused with basil and sumac.

Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza with Aleppo Pepper

Arugula and prosciutto pizza with cracked black pepper and sea salt, drizzled with garlic olive oil and spiked with Aleppo pepper.

Hibiscus-Allspice Champagne Cocktails

Champagne poured over hibiscus-allspice syrup and Calvados, and rimmed with Mexican brown sugar and cinnamon. Cheers!

Frozen Aleppo Chocolate Spice Pops

Ice pops made with semisweet chocolate, Aleppo pepper, Mexican piloncillo sugar, cinnamon and cream. Chocolaty and slightly spicy, with a cinnamon twist.

Tomato Basil Crostini

Tomatoes, basil, Parmigiano-reggiano, balsamic vinegar, good olive oil, a good baguette. It’s summer, and you’re living the good life, my friend.

Artichoke Leaf Appetizer with Salmon and Rutabaga Straws

Artichoke leaves are an appetizer-delivery device, cooked until tender then topped with salmon, garlic-mascarpone and crispy fried rutabaga straws (my new favorite thing).

Mucho Mango Tart

Miles of mangoes and flaky puff pastry make for a fairly simple but impressive dessert, especially when topped with homemade Cajeta de Leche.

Salmon Puffs

Red salmon and herbs in puff pastry bites, with a drizzle of creme fraiche.

Mexican-Style Ceviche

Fish marinated in lime juice and tossed with chiles, onions, tomatoes, avocados and orange juice.

Classic Guacamole

Guaranteed to disappear the minute it's served. Check out the recipe notes for tips on how to achieve guacamole awesomeness in your kitchen.

Creamy Goat Cheese Dip

Mild, creamy dip with a hint of goat cheese tang. Perfect for crudite or chips, as a spread on sandwiches or to dollop on veggies.

Carrot-Top Parmesan Ranch Dip

Minced carrot-tops with basil, garlic and parmigiano-reggiano make the perfect dip for carrots - or any other veggie!

Fried Zucchini with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Golden-fried zucchini spears served with a savory marinara dipping sauce.

Potstickers with Two Sauces

Potstickers served with Sriracha sauce and Hoisin sauce. Plus, how to make Asian meatballs with the extra filling!

Pink Raspberry Cupcakes

Cupcakes tinted pink with fresh raspberry puree, with a berry special surprise inside. Frost with Lemony-Basil Buttercream or frosting of your choice.

Lemony-Basil Buttercream Frosting

White buttercream frosting infused with fresh lemon and basil. Sweet, creamy and deliciously different. Created for Pink Raspberry Cupcakes (but would be great with many other kinds of cakes).

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Oscar Party Recipes 2022

March 25, 2022Lynley Jones

It’s Oscar season!

Here’s my annual list of award-winning noshes for your viewing pleasure:

And the award goes to...

For Best Non-Licorice Pizza:

For Trendiest Snackfood:

For Most Glamorous Hollywood Cocktail:

For Best 1950s Dessert for When You’re Being the Ricardos:

For Best Picture:

Oscar-Winning Ingredients:

More Recipes for Your Oscar Party:

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