Plum Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Roma, it’s Romas! My dislike of one-word titles is doubled this year, however this one was a cinch… not even a question! If it’s going to be one word, let that word be useful for FOOD! Haha! And what’s interesting in my observation of this year’s […]
Spicy Bacon Bourbon Corn – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For A Star Is Born, it’s The Star Is Corn! Bradley Cooper had a vision. And his vision is up for a few Academy Awards! Pretty good. This movie was probably the best of the four versions. The chemistry between Bradley and Lady Gaga’s characters was very […]
Collard Greens & Potato Casserole – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Green Book – it’s Green Bake! We’re up to the second side dish! And we’re up to the movie that informed this whole menu. While watching Green Book, I knew it would be a Best Picture contender. I knew the menu would be southern cuisine. And […]
Blackened Chicken – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For BlackkKlansman it’s BlackkKluxsman. This movie… dare I say it’s Spike Lee’s best movie ever? I dare! I knew the story of Ron Stallworth before the movie came out and it was wild. This man still carries his KKK card signed by David Duke. Insane! The way […]
Skillet Herb & Cheese Biscuit Bites – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Black Panther, it’s Black Pantherb! For our second appetizer, we’ve got a cheesy delicious biscuit bite to celebrate Black Panther!!! And coming up with this dish was not easy. Two movies use the word “black” in the title, which was limiting unless I wanted to be […]
Shrimp Ceviche – 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
It’s the 2019 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! For Vice, it’s ceVIChE! This year’s menu was quite a challenge, especially when creating a dish for Vice. Many people suggested Rice or Ice… but it just didn’t reflect the movie. Ceviche was a more interesting option, even if it is somewhat of a stretch. One word titles […]
Announcing the 2019 Red Carpet Menu!
I am so excited to announce the 2019 KitchAnnette Red Carpet Menu! The Oscar® nominations were just announced Tuesday morning and I was determined to get this menu created before the week ended! I have to thank so many friends and family who went into “food movie mode” and provided me with suggestions and ideas […]
Shrimp & Corn Coconut Chowder with Bacon – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Here’s a fabulous appetizer for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! Manchester By The Sea is such a moving film. The depth of the characters and the pain… the most horrible circumstances and the examples of love, the fight of the human spirit, and the grace on display. The performances are excellent. The whole […]
Lamb Kebabs with Spicy Marinade – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The main course for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! I’m still in dreamy awe of La La Land. The story was compelling, the “breaking out into song” wasn’t schmaltzy, and the whole vibe was entrancing. I think this is the one that will win “Best Picture”. A “must see”! The obvious […]
Spiced White & Sweet Lyonnaise Potatoes – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The other stellar side dish for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! Lion is a grand movie. It takes you through so many emotions… you fall in love with the characters and the quest of this young man to find his family. To say I was completely riveted is an understatement. A […]
Cabbage, Carrot, & Fennel Slaw with Beet Yogurt Dressing – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Here’s a side dish for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! I was BLOWN AWAY by Hacksaw Ridge. I would have chalked it up to just a great – but not believable – story if it wasn’t based on the REAL LIFE STORY of Desmond Doss, a man who would not pick up a […]
Fig & Walnut Rugelach – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Another of the desserts for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! Hidden Figures was so riveting, not only because it was great story-telling but because it is based on a compelling true story. Creating this dessert in honor of such an inspirational movie was fairly easy. I knew it had to include […]
Watermelon Watercress & Feta Salad with Thai-Inspired Dressing – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The salad for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! Hell or High Water isn’t a movie that would normally catch my attention. A “western” vibe is not my go-to. However, the story unfolds so beautifully and the characters are so well-defined and intriguing. Loved it!!! Creating a dish for this movie was […]
Coconut Macaroons with Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
One of the desserts for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! The movie Moonlight is POWERFUL! I wanted this dish to honor it’s three stages – “Little”, “Chiron”, and “Black” that make up the whole. Taking this year’s theme of rich flavors with various tastes, this cookie hits it with a sweet, […]
Braised Fennel & Goat Cheese Tarte Tatin – 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
One of the appetizers for the 2017 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar® is here! Creating a dish to honor Fences was the most difficult of the season. What was it in the movie that was going to resonate and then also work with the other dishes AND be called something that works with the title?!! […]
2016 Red Carpet Menu Round-up
Another year of creating, cooking, and celebrating comes to a close! Last night’s Oscar celebration was FABULOUS!! Chris Rock did a great job hitting on all the controversy and being hilarious! I LOVED Louis C.K.’s presentation bit too! My guests were the BEST! Lots of yelling and eating and ruining everyone’s diets! Ha! I hope […]
Bear Claw Danish Pastry – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
We’re at the end of Oscar® Week ! It’s the final dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! I’m thrilled to present this dessert, that honors “THE REVENANT”… it’s “THE CLAWVENANT”! Bear Claw Danish Pastry! To make a true Danish pastry, you’ve got to make the right dough. Puff pastry just won’t cut […]
Red Velvet Cake Pops – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
We’re 2 days from the end of Oscar® Week ! Now things are getting sweet for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! This incredible dessert honors “THE MARTIAN”… it’s “THE MARSH-IN”! Red Velvet Cake Pops with Marshmallow Filling & Frosting. You’re first thought is likely – “that’s not red velvet – where’s that crimson […]
Brussel Sprouts & Radicchio Salad – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
This Oscar® Week is flying by! We’re ready for a crunchy dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! Our salad is based on the movie, “SPOTLIGHT”… it’s “SPROUTLIGHT”! Brussel Sprouts & Radicchio Salad with Red Wine Dijon Vinaigrette. It’s more of a slaw-style salad. It’s refreshing and light however I couldn’t shake how […]
Curried Mac & Cheese – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Just 3 days to the Oscars® ! Let’s talk about the next dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! This second side dish is based on the movie, “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD”… it’s “MAD MACS: CURRY ROAD”! Curried Macaroni & Cheese Casserole. Thanks to Joe Becwar for calling within an hour of the nominations announcement with the genius […]
Short Ribs – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
The Oscars® are just 4 days away and we’ve got the next dish of our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®! Our main course is based on the movie, “THE BIG SHORT“… it’s “THE BIG SHORT RIBS“! Short Ribs in a Red Wine Reduction. This was one of the easiest dishes to decide for this year’s menu (Not as […]
Beer Braised Chicken – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
Oscar® Week is moving along! Here’s the next dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! Our second appetizer is based on the movie, “BRIDGE OF SPIES“… it’s “BRAISE OF THIGHS“! Beer braised chicken with honey glaze. I focused on “bridging” the plot of the movie to it’s name in creating this dish. Using a […]
Our 2016 Red Carpet Menu is Here!
I am very proud to announce of the 2016 Red Carpet Menu! This is going to be a rich and decadent meal. I thought I had it done on Friday, just about 32 hours after the Oscar® nominations were announced! I was relieved but not quite satisfied with a couple of them. The next morning […]
2016 Oscar® Nominations Announced!
It’s that time of year again… OSCAR NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! The menu has already begun but I’d like your help. Win a copy of our book, KitchAnnette™ Red Carpet Menus plus a bonus insert with all the dishes up to date! Make “award-winning” meals all year long with these delicious recipes! Here’s the scoop: To […]