Simple But Classy Oscars Party Recipes

Our friends at Food52.com, whose weekly recipe contests we feature on HuffPost Food, bring us this collection of simple but classy recipes perfect for this weekend's Oscars gatherings. For Oscar party recipes of a different sort, check out Victoria Haschka's more twisted takes on dishes for each Best Picture nominee.

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This post was inspired by my good friend Naomi, who always has a bowl of homemade popcorn amped up with some great mixture of herbs and spices at the ready when her guests arrive for cocktails. I thought I'd try her technique with a few spice/herb combinations of my own, the first being marjoram -- one of the unsung heroes of the herb world, in my opinion -- and paprika. This is an easy hors d'oeuvre for when you just don't feel like whipping up a tray of canapés or an elegant cheese plate. I've added some other flavor ideas at the end of the recipe, and I'd love to hear your suggestions in the comments section!

Get the recipe. Photo: Sarah Shatz

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Food52:

This post was inspired by my good friend Naomi, who always has a bowl of homemade popcorn amped up with some great mixture of herbs and spices at the ready when her guests arrive for cocktails. I thought I'd try her technique with a few spice/herb combinations of my own, the first being marjoram -- one of the unsung heroes of the herb world, in my opinion -- and paprika. This is an easy hors d'oeuvre for when you just don't feel like whipping up a tray of canapés or an elegant cheese plate. I've added some other flavor ideas at the end of the recipe, and I'd love to hear your suggestions in the comments section!

Get the recipe.

Photo: Sarah Shatz

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[Christie Nichole Feigal]

03:05 PM on 02/27/2011

I can't decide which recipe sounds the tastiest!!

[Kellybelle22]

02:14 PM on 02/27/2011

I can attest to the success of the fig-blue cheese savouries. They're delicious and easy to prepare. I've served them three times to cocktail guests. I also love the spiced pecans and the devils on hatchback.

[amy3e]

08:46 AM on 02/27/2011

More fun Oscar parties ideas in the article here: http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/index.html a free printable Oscar bingo that the academy put together too.

[milomilano]

08:12 AM on 02/27/2011

Do people really have Oscar parties?

[Kellybelle22]

02:22 PM on 02/27/2011

Now I feel embarrassed to tell you we're invited to one. A colleague and his wife are debuting their new home theater, and we're invited to an Oscars screening party. We're dressing up in glitziest evening attire, too, to make ourselves feel a part of the night. I'm excited. Cocktails. A fabulous spread of appetizers. Champagne. They're even doing a red carpet and a photographer. I'm looking forward to the night!

[Mister Meatball]

06:22 AM on 02/27/2011

By request, I'm making this focaccia again tonight. Really easy. I may need more pans! http://mistermeatball.blogspot.com/2010/10/focaccia-quickie.html

[shushu126]

02:52 AM on 02/27/2011

yummy!

[hayness]

01:42 AM on 02/27/2011

These all look like really yummy appetizers. I'll have to think of a better occasion to make them than watching the Oscars, since 1) I don't have cable anymore and 2) even if I did I wouldn't watch a bunch of plastic movie stars parade around congratulating one another on their plasticity.

[Jack Hawksmoor]

10:57 PM on 02/26/2011

Steamed chicken and chili dumplings with a honey citrus dipping sauce.

[Exexecution]

10:11 PM on 02/26/2011

Any recipes for people that never, ever watch award shows?

[NorthwestBBQ]

11:15 PM on 02/26/2011

Cheeseburgers!

[jen q]

09:57 PM on 02/26/2011

I like my popcorn recipe better...pop it with coconut oil, then add butter, a little salt, garlic, and shredded parmesan. Not low-fat by any means, but it's a nice treat.

[saintannie]

09:35 PM on 02/26/2011

Here's my fun popcorn recipe.

http://blogs.poughkeepsiejournal.com/glutenfreeinthehudsonvalley/2010/12/31/cheers/

[LALC]

08:34 PM on 02/26/2011

Chickpeas look great however you really shouldn't use olive oil for that type of cooking.

[dresdengirl]

08:36 PM on 02/26/2011

Why?

[LALC]

08:55 PM on 02/26/2011

It has to do with the smoke point - when the oil starts to give off smoke. There are chemical changes that happen when oil/fat is heated. Refined olive oil might be OK but lots of people use extra virgin. I suppose everyone has a different opinion.

[krayonc]

08:20 PM on 02/26/2011

Can't wait to try every one...great list..yum

[Angela Welton]

07:28 PM on 02/26/2011

I don't know about classy. The Bruschetta with Ricotta looks like stuffed cow hooves.

[jen q]

10:16 PM on 02/26/2011

Ha, it does. The bruschetta looks burnt.

[Sandmanj]

07:00 PM on 02/26/2011

I think I'll stick with sausage and pepperoni pizza.

[Christie Nichole Feigal]

03:08 PM on 02/27/2011

Yeah some of these seem complicated except the popcorn. lol