It’s Oscar season!

Will you be watching? What are you wearing? Is anybody going to slap anybody? And where are the female directors?

Alas, some of these questions have no good answers. But here’s what we do know: Steven Spielberg’s mom had a monkey. And here’s what else we know: the best Oscar parties have the best food!

So, it’s my honor to present to you…

My annual list of Oscar-worthy recipes for your celebration!

And the award goes to...  

For Best Dumplings to Serve at a Party in Your Laundromat Just Before the IRS Seizes It:

For Best Triangle of Non-Sadness:

For Trendiest Vegan Recipe:

For Best Recipe to Make with Stolen Poultry from a French Farmhouse on the Western Front:

For Best Picture:

Oscar-Winning Ingredients:

There are no small parts, but there are small spices! Here are the stars of this year’s winning recipes:

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