KitchAnnette’s 2014 Oscar® Menu is here!
(Cue trumpets blaring) I am pleased to announce the KitchAnnette 2014 Oscar® Menu! I am also amazed to share that this is my 20th year doing this – 20 YEARS! I can’t believe it. And to commemorate that anniversary, there’s a special surprise being finalized – stay tuned. But until then, please enjoy this year’s […]
Give Thanks! Spicy Apple Cran Pecan Quinoa
Hey… I know, I know. Right about now you’re gathering all of your final ingredients and probably have pies in the oven in anticipation of tomorrow, Thanksgiving!! But here’s a quick, easy, unexpected twist on the flavors of the day! And especially perfect if you have a guest with gluten sensitivity. In honor of […]
Triumphant Toni’s Tony Team
Hello!! New York City was beautiful today. The sun was shining, there was a perfect breeze in the air, and there were thousands of strong amazing people in Central Park for the 2013 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We were so proud to sponsor Toni’s Tony Team! Everyone looked great in the team […]
And the Winner Was…
Good morning!!! We wanted to toss in a quick round-up of Oscar Night! Seth MacFarlane – A HIT!! He was edgy, quick-witted, harkened back to the “big numbers”, and looked like he was having a great time. I hope he’ll do it again, although I hear he’s “one and done”. We got a couple of […]
Dessert Oscar Menu 2013: Ardo
A delicious dessert you’d never leave behind, Ardo, is our choice to celebrate Argo. Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 4 tsps. corn starch, 1 pinch salt, 1/4 oz. yeast, 1 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, 2 tbsp. milk, 1 orange – 1 tsp. fresh squeezed orange juice & orange zest, 24 oz. […]
Dessert Oscar Menu 2013: Lime of Pie
We just can’t get over our Lime of Pie, the dish we’re making for Life of Pi. Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick®*, 1/3 cup cream cheese, 1 tbsp. soft butter, 2 tbsp. sugar, 28 oz. sweet condensed milk, 1 lime – 3/4 cup lime juice & lime zest, 1/2 cup sour cream Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. In […]
Dessert Oscar Menu 2013: S’Amours – Version À Deux
You will adore these S’Amours – Version À Deux, Annette’s take on the s’more for our homage to Amour. Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 cup honey, 1 pinch salt, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 egg, 2 1/4 […]
Dessert Oscar Menu 2013: S’Amours – Version D’Une
There’s nothing you won’t love about S’Amours – Version D’Une, Joe’s preferred recipe for our homage to Amour. Ingredients: 12 oz. dark chocolate chips, 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker chips (or chopped up graham crackers) Directions: Place chips in a bowl and melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. […]
Salad Oscar Menu 2013: Beets of the Southern Salad
You’ll go wild over our salad, Beets of the Southern Salad, our nod to Beasts of the Southern Wild. Ingredients: 1-16 oz. can whole red beets (or golden, or both, or fresh – up to you) chopped, 3-4 oz. crumbled feta cheese (or more… you decide), 1 package fresh baby arugula, 1/2 small red onion, 1/4 […]
Second Side Dish Oscar Menu 2013: DMango Engrained
You will collect a handsome bounty when you serve this side dish, DMango Engrained, which honors DJango Unchained. Ingredients: 1 mango cubed , 3-4 cloves garlic diced, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, 1/4 cup fresh parsley (flat/plain/Italian) chopped, 1/2 cup raisins, 1 diced jalapeño pepper, 1 small tomato chopped, 1 lime’s juice, 1 cup quinoa, olive […]
Main Course Oscar Menu 2013: Zero Dark Turkey
It’s time for our main course, Zero Dark Turkey, our homage to Zero Dark Thirty. Ingredients: 1 4-5 lbs. turkey breast, 2 cups plain yogurt, 1 chopped medium onion, 3-4 cloves garlic, 6-8 slivers fresh ginger, 2 tsps. curry, 1 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. cilantro/coriander, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 tsp-ish cayenne pepper, […]
The Decadence Really Is…
Ohhh now you’re in for a treat. Joe has been busy baking and you get to duplicate his sweet treat with this recipe! Macadamia Nut Chocolate Torte Prep Time: 30 min, to bring butter up to temperature and chop chocolate – Total Time (not including chilling, because I often eat it right out of the oven): 1 […]
Warm Borscht for You!
I know you’re wondering how to make a rustic favorite like Borscht. We think you’ll find this recipe to be simple and very satisfying! We are excited to serve it for our Oscars 2012 gathering! You’ll need beef bouillon or broth or stock – enough to have 2 quarts. Get fresh beets – about 5 – […]
The Brie of Life & HUGOat Cheese Salad
When preparing any meal with several components, it’s really smart to have a couple of them be “no brainers”. For Oscar’s tomorrow, we are having two “no brainers” that I want to share with you. Our “The Brie of Life” Appetizer: Take a round of Brie cheese or a wedge (or three – haha) and […]
Our Academy-Award Winning Menu for 2012!
Hello there movie fans and all our fans! We are proud to unveil the 2012 Oscar Menu! As you may know, we base our menu on the Best Picture nominations. The challenge is to create a full meal rather than any number of apps, desserts, etc. I am proud to say that this year is […]
An Award-Winning Menu for Oscar!
Greetings and salutations! We are pleased to announce this year’s menu for the Academy Awards, which will be airing LIVE tomorrow night! A bit of background. It was 1995 when David Letterman was slated to host the Academy Awards. A love of Dave prompted my great friend Joe Gulla to suggest a gathering at my […]