A Terrific Oscars Party for Less

I just couldn’t resist making a line-up for the Oscars.  If you are having a party to watch any of the awards shows, I hope you find some good ideas here. The recipes are in burgundy text.

Red Carpet Arrivals:  Dazzling Strawberries with Ruffled Whipped Cream

Opening Number:  A Salute to Busby Berkeley by 3-Ingredient Appetizers

Our Oscars Host:  The Best Short Ribs in a Slow Cooker

Best Original Song:  Beautiful Butternut Squash Soup

Best Film Editing:  Classy Frugal Party Tips

Best Art Direction:  Cabbage Bowl Dip with Veggie Sunburst

Best Supporting Actress:  Red Pepper Hummus

Lifetime Achievement Award:  “Mugs” O’Brownie

Best Supporting Actor:  Tex S. Caviar

Best Make-Up:  Sweet & Spicy Chex Mix

Best Animated Short:  March of the Olive and Cream Cheese Penguins

Best Director:  Crostini for Caramelized Onions

Best Original Screenplay:  Endive Boats with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes

Best Visual Effects:  “Iced” New York Cheese Cake with Fruit Topping

Best Foreign Film:  Crepes with Spinach, Mushrooms and Gruyere

Best Actor in a Starring Role:  Scallops Gourmet

Best Actress in a Starring Role:  The Great Pavlova

Best Picture:  A Fun Oscar Party for Less

Best After Party:  given by “Bananas” Foster

Best Performance by a Party Host:  YOU

Click on tabs below this post for more ideas and for recipes for drinks.  Make sure no one drives home DUI (you are legally liable), and serve some coffee drinks (click label below) near the end of the party.  Have fun!