1Squash Toasts
Christopher Testani
Is Lady Gaga going to squash the competition and win Best Actress? Debate the big races over these delicious little bites.
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2Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Christopher Testani
The combo of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and rosemary pretty much guarantees your guests gobble them up before the red carpet’s even over.
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3Grapefruit and Rosemary Mimosas
A classy evening requires a classy beverage. The grapefruit juice elevates the typical mimosa recipe, while the rosemary sprig adds flavor (and looks elegant!).
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4Pigs in a Blanket
Anson Smart
Because honestly, it’s not a party without these little guys. The added poppy seeds make them look a little fancier.
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5Roasted Olives with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs
Eric Wolfinger
They’ll brighten up your Oscar food table — and break up all the cheese recipes we’re suggesting otherwise. They’re practically healthy!
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6Sweet and Salty Feta Cubes
BRIAN WOODCOCK
This recipe takes about four minutes, and that’s as long as these pistachio-crusted bites will last at your party.
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7Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Chive Butter
Photo credit: Alexandra Rowley; Food Stylist: Christine Albano; Prop stylist: Karen Olsen
These little golden spuds are a substantial side as you watch the celebs accept the little golden statuettes.
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8Mini Cheese Popovers
Sarah Anne Ward/Studio D
The cheesy bites are fluffier than the hairdos on the best actress nominees.
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9Zesty Mini Crab Cakes
Chris Court
Tabasco, crushed Saltines, and a touch of mustard pack these crab cakes with flavor.
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10Cheesy Jalapeño Pretzel Bites
mike garten
A star is born, and it’s the little extra sprinkling of Cheddar atop these pretzel bites.
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11Warm Pimiento Cheese Dip
Kat Teutsch
This ooey gooey dip is a reminder of how lucky you are to not be stuffed into a red-carpet gown or tux.
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12Pizza Cubano
Con Poulos
For the entree portion of the evening, load up with a pizza made from the ingredients of your favorite sandwich.
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13Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Ryan Dausch
If pickles and chicken aren’t your jam, here’s a meatless pizza that everyone can agree on.
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14Boston Cream Cupcakes
Sarah Anne Ward
If you’re feeling really ambitious, you could write the names of the Best Picture nominees on these tiny flags before you roll them out.
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15Champagne Jello Shots
Ethan Calabrese
Congrats, you made it through a long night. Toast the evening with some sparkly jiggles.
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Kaitlin Menza is a freelance features writer. She lives in New York. You can see more of her writing at kaitlinmenza.com.
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