Oscar party food: 10 deliciously stupid puns to put on your menu
One of the best parts of Oscar season: Parties wherein people name dishes after the nominees.
Strained puns they may be, but we get a good giggle out of wordplay like “Slices of the Hams,” “There Will Be Food,” “No Poultry for Old Men” and “True Grits.”
Behold these ridiculous Oscar food puns.
FILE – This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, Dorothy Steel as Merchant Tribe Elder, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, and Danai Gurira as Okoye in a scene from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” (Marvel Studios via AP, File)AP
Angela Bass-Étouffée
I wondered if bass étouffée even existed, and turns out, there are some recipes! More of a Creole fish stew, but that works for us. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” actress Angela Bassett could win her first Oscar on Sunday in a competitive best supporting actress category.
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Avatar: The Way of Watermelon
It’s getting hot down in Alabama, so hit your local farmer’s market Saturday morning for a refreshing watermelon to slice up as either an appetizer or dessert. Or what about a tall glass of WATER, the star of James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel? Can you dye the watermelon blue?
From left, Paul Dano as Burt Fabelman, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord as young Sammy Fabelman and Michelle Williams as Mitzi Fabelman in “The Fabelmans,” a movie based on Steven Spielberg’s childhood. Spielberg saw his first movie in New Jersey, an important milestone depicted in the film.Merie Weismiller Wallace | Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
The Bagelmans
You don’t typically consider bagels a movie food, but why not? You’re sitting still for two hours, just like that bread will do in your stomach for the foreseeable future.
Brendan Gleeson, left, and Colin Farrell in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” (Searchlight Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/Zuma Press/TNS)TNS
The Ban-Cheese of Inisherin
A pint would serve you just as well, but why not roll out a wheel of cheese to create the perfect Oscar party appetizer spread? Maybe something Irish in honor of Martin McDonagh’s folk tale, like a Carlow sheep cheddar or a Smoked Ardrahan.
Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde,” taking one of many cues from existing photographs of the star.Netflix
Blondies
With a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this Marilyn Monroe story didn’t inspire the sweetest of reactions from fans or critics. But that doesn’t mean you can grab a box of blondies from your local bakery, maybe from Edgar’s?
Michael Yeoh (above) stars in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” now playing in theaters everywhere. (A24 / Allyson Riggs)
Everything Everywhere All at Brunch
Start with the everything bagels inspired by “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and pack in as much as you want, because brunch is literally anything you can think of — served all at once. Throw in some huevos rancheros, croissants, fruit salad and hashbrown cassrole, and you’re solid. Do hot dog fingers count as brunch?
Daniel Craig as Det. Benoit Blanc in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”John Wilson| Netflix
Glass Onion Blossom
Remember when the family would gather around the table at Chili’s and pick from their popular Awesome Blossom blooming onion? Well they discontinued that item, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make your own Sunday night in honor of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” sequel.
This image released by Focus Features shows Cate Blanchett in a scene from “Tár.” (Focus Features via AP)AP
Steak TÁRtare
Orchestrating this raw beef dish isn’t easy, but don’t cancel your plans if you find it intimidating. What would Lydia Tár do? Actually, check that. Don’t follow her lead. What would Alton Brown do?
This image released by Neon shows Charlbi Dean Kriek, left, and Harris Dickinson in a scene from “Triangle of Sadness.” (Neon via AP)AP
Triangle Sandwiches of Sadness
Also known as tea sandwiches, these are a simple dish you can prepare a variety of ways: Go club with turkey and ham, or what about grilled cheese triangles? Or in honor of Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” keep it boujee with something like smoked salmon or ham and brie.
Director Todd Field, left, and Cate Blanchett pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Tar’ in London, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP) Scott Garfitt/Invision/APScott Garfitt/Invision/AP
Todd Field Peas
Director Todd Field provided all the support the star of the show, Cate Blanchett, needed directing Tár. So why not have a simple side ready for the aforementioned Steak TÁRtare to honor the “In the Bedroom” filmmaker and co-creator of Big League Chew?
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