Bob D'Amico/ABCJames Franco and Anne Hathaway will serve as co-hosts of the 83rd Academy Awards, Oscars.If you’re throwing a Hollywood party, one thing’s for sure: these film-inspired food and drink ideas are all worthy of earning you the accolade of best host.
Black Swan
A swan-shaped cookie cutter makes it easy to create Swan Lake sugar cookies. All you need is your favorite basic dough recipe, a sugar glaze and food coloring.
The Fighter
A spread of Irish soda bread, sliced in party-size portions, is sure to be a knock out. Another idea: Pick up a set of alphabet cookie cutters and use the K & O to create boxing-themed cookie sets for guests.
Inception
Dreamsicle Jello shots are the most suitable shooters for celebrating Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi mystery, Inception. A package of orange JELL-O and vanilla liqueur is all you’ll need.
The Kids are Alright
Pay accolades to The Kids are Alright with a bottle of Mommy’s Time Out, or stay true to the conception theme with a platter of deviled eggs or egg salad finger sandwiches.
The King's Speech
You’ll earn laurels for serving this regal Crown Roast. Recipe critics say it’s easier than it looks. Guests will be speechless.
127 Hours
Offer guests Knot Marks the Spot Trail Mix bars, inspired by the survival story of a mountain climber forced to desperate measures after a solo canyoneering trip takes a turn for the worst. Prepare the <recipe> and serve with bamboo-knotted skewers.
The Social Network
Become a fan of The Social Network by making these clever ‘Like This’ Status Sugar cookies. All you’ll need is this thumbs up cookie cutter and your favorite dough recipe.
Toy Story 3
Disney makes it easy to celebrate Toy Story 3 with its recipe for green alien cupcakes.
True Grit
No dish better commemorates the Coen brothers’ adventure-drama True Grit better than, well, grits! Head to AllRecipes.com for a top 20 list of its readers’ favorite grits recipes.
Winter's Bone
Recreate the rustic tone of Winter’s Bone with a tray of sweet and salty haystacks. Spice up the party further by mixing up some Jack’s Log Cabin cocktails.
- Visit oscar.go.com to learn more about the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony.
