Oscar Party Recipes 2018
Lynley Jones
The trendiest, easiest and most impressive noshes to serve at your Oscar party. So you'll win for Best Party. (Don't forget to thank the Academy.)
And the award goes to...
Salmon Puffs
Wins for Best Easy-but-Fancy Hors d'Oeuvre
Mexican-Style Ceviche and Classic Guacamole
Tied for Best Mexican Party Food
Potstickers with Two Sauces and Fried Zucchini with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Tied for Best Retro-Hipster Appetizer
Carrot-Top Parmesan Ranch Dip
Wins for Trendiest Use of Vegetable Stems
Creamy Goat Cheese Dip
Wins for Simplest Veggie Dip
Pink Raspberry Cupcakes with Lemony-Basil Buttercream
Wins for Trendiest Use of Herbs in a Dessert
Fish marinated in lime juice and tossed with chiles, onions, tomatoes, avocados and orange juice.
Guaranteed to disappear the minute it's served. Check out the recipe notes for tips on how to achieve guacamole awesomeness in your kitchen.
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.
Minced carrot-tops with basil, garlic and parmigiano-reggiano make the perfect dip for carrots - or any other veggie!
Golden-fried zucchini spears served with a savory marinara dipping sauce.
Potstickers served with Sriracha sauce and Hoisin sauce. Plus, how to make Asian meatballs with the extra filling!
Cupcakes tinted pink with fresh raspberry puree, with a berry special surprise inside. Frost with Lemony-Basil Buttercream or frosting of your choice.
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).
Red salmon and herbs in puff pastry bites, with a drizzle of creme fraiche.