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| 76th Academy Awards® Governors Ball |
| Braised Short Ribs From WolfgangPuck.com 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 portions beef short ribs, trimmed Salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed Fine matzoh meal, for dredging 10 cloves garlic, peeled 8 large shallots, peeled, trimmed, rinsed, split, and dried 2 medium carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths 2 stalks celery, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped 6 sprigs Italian parsley 2 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 quarts unsalted beef stock or chicken stock Freshly ground white pepper Directions 1. Pour the wine into a large saucepan set over medium heat. When the wine is heated, carefully set it aflame. Let the flames die out, then increase the heat and bring the wine to a boil; continue boiling until the liquid reduces by half. Remove from the heat. 2. Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. 3. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large casserole, large enough to hold the 6 portions of ribs, over medium-high heat. Season the ribs all over with salt and the crushed pepper. Dust the ribs with about 2 tablespoons of matzoh meal and then when the oil is hot, slip the ribs into the pot and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until well browned. 4. Transfer the browned ribs to a plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot; lower the heat to medium, and toss in the vegetables and herbs. Sauté the vegetable until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to blend. 5. Add the reduced wine, browned ribs, and stock. Bring to a boil; cover the pot tightly, slide it into the oven, and cook until the ribs are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, about 21/2 hours. Every 30 minutes or so, lift the lid and skim and discard whatever fat may have bubbled up to the surface. 6. Carefully transfer the meat to a heated serving platter, cover, and keep warm. Boil the pan liquid until it thickens and reduces to approximately 1 quart. Season with salt and pepper and pass through a fine-mesh strainer; discard the solids. 7. Pour the sauce over the meat. |
| Starlet Shrimp Cocktails
Buy shrimp cooked at the fish market for easier preparation. 2 pounds (peeled and deveined) cooked large shrimp 1 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery 3 tablespoons diced fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon, crumbled 2 cups Blush Dressing (see recipe, below) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce leaves (the tender inner leaves) 2 cups mixed red and green seedless grapes, halved crosswise 6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) papaya 3 tablespoons snipped chives or chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish 1. Cut the shrimp in half crosswise and place in a large bowl; add the celery and tarragon. Toss well. Fold in 1 cup of the Blush Dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Assemble the shrimp cocktails: Place 1 tablespoon of the remaining dressing in the bottom of each of eight large martini glasses (12-ounce wine or water goblets work too). Add a generous 1/4 cup shredded lettuce to each glass. Next, divide the shrimp evenly among the glasses. Top with the grapes, tomatoes and papaya. Dollop each glass with one tablespoon dressing. Sprinkle with the chives or parsley. Serve immediately Blush Dressing 2 cups prepared mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 3 1?2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.. |
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| Wolfgang Puck For more than a decade, Chef Wolfgang Puck and his catering company have created cuisine for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences post Oscar-Show Governors Ball, the official party of the Academy Awards® |
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| 82nd Academy Awards® Governors Ball |
| Party Invitations |
| An Oscar party with friends and family is fun and can be easy to host. Academy Awards viewing parties are a bit out of the ordinary, so it's not likely that your potential guests will be booked for the evening. One year of hosting an Oscar party and it very well may become the hit annual event. Take it from my personal experience, this year will be my 18th. You can pick a theme, or use items such as silver serving trays, flower arrangements placed on mirrors, and accent lighting will add a touch of glamour to your home. Also, consider visiting your local movie rental store and ask if they'll give you old movie posters. You can also be exclusive by purchasing the current years official Oscar poster at Oscar.com. Put the posters up around your home, and you've got instant "Hollywood". Below are some tips, resources, and recipes for a gauranteed great Oscar party. |
| Oscar Night Essentials at Oscars.org Be sure to check out the Official Oscar Party Kit at www.oscars.org/partykit for additional recipes, Oscar printable ballots, trivia, and much more. www.oscars.org/partykit |
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| Oscar Night One of my more simple Oscar night Set-Ups |
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| Pizza Smoked Salmon - Cavier Ingredients 6 6ounces Pizza Dough (see separate recipe) 1 tablespoon Chili and Garlic Oil (see Sauces & Dressings) 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons Dill Cream (see Sauces & Dressings) 2.5 2.5ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon Sevruga caviar, optional Instructions Place a pizza stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the dough into an 8- inch circle, with the outer edge a little thicker than the inner circle. Brush the dough with the oil and arrange the onions over the pizza. Slide a pizza paddle or rimless baking sheet under the pizza and then slide the pizza onto the pizza stone. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. With the pizza paddle or a large spatula, carefully remove the pizza from the oven and set it on a cutting board. Use a knife, an icing spatula, or the back of a spoon to spread the Dill Cream over the inner circle. Arrange the slices of salmon so that they cover the entire pizza, slightly overlapping the raised rim. Sprinkle the chopped chives over the salmon. Using a pizza cutter or a large sharp knife, cut the pizza into 4 or 6 slices. If you like, spoon a little caviar in the center of each slice. Serve immediately. |