Easy and inexpensive food to make for an Oscar viewing party?!
Easy and inexpensive food to make for an Oscar viewing party?
Having some friends over on Oscar night and am trying to come up with something I can make for around 15 people. It doesn't have to be too fancy just something I can pull off without much stress and inexpensive. Last time I had people over we did a burrito making buffet. Don't want to do that again. So what are some other ideas?
Additional Details4 months ago
maybe something that's a tad more creative then chips and dip....but thanks for that anyway...
Answers:
4 months ago
maybe something that's a tad more creative then chips and dip....but thanks for that anyway...
How about for dessert having star shaped cookies with the nominated actors/actresses on them or cupcakes with the nominated movies on them.
You could have popcorn in Movie tubs.
How about having a "Movie concession" stand - hot dogs with all the fixings, nachos, theater packages of candy?
Hope my ideas helped
Chips and dip is always good...
Taco's too...
How about meatball subs? You can make the meatballs ahead of time (I bake mine on a cookie sheet in the oven). And then just heat them in a tomato sauce (there are some very good sauces by the jar) in the oven, or in the slow cooker. Kraft makes a good 4 cheese blend already grated. You could leave the meatballs in the slowcooker and let everyone build their own, or you could do it , and fill a big platter full. There are all sizes of buns available, so you could get a small bun that holds a couple of meatballs, or larger buns if you want. Have a veggie and dip tray to go with it. And a plate of sweets or have your local bakery decorate a cake with a movie theme.
Minni pizzas, just use a bagel or english muffin and top it with either some pizza sauce or garlic butter and have an assortment of fresh veggies and small meats already cooked so they can build their own Minni pizzas to there liking, then just have like a toaster oven or convection oven to cook it for a minuet or two to crisp up the veggies and melt the cheese.
Round Roast and Potatoes
2-3 lbs top round roast
1 (12 ounce) can cola (or cherry cola)
4-6 medium sized potatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Lipton golden onion soup mix
Pound the heck out of (or stab, as I did) the roast. Place unseasoned roast in deep baking dish.
Quarter potatoes and place all around roast (do not peel).
Sprinkle golden onion soup mix all over roast and potatoes.
Add cola and cover loosely with foil.
Bake at 300 degrees for 3-4 hours. Let sit 15 mins before slicing (against the grain). Spoon juices from pan over slices of beef.
how about a pasta buffet? if you have a couple of crockpots you can make a marinara & a cream sauce (or just buy a pre-made) and have a few different pastas to choose from, along with various toppings (chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, etc).
You can also try japanese soba noodles (buckwheat) - VERY easy. They sell the soupbase where you just add water & heat up (or just leave it cold!).
pair all that with a nice leafy green salad & bread...voila!
Only because I don't cook much, I think it would be fun to have an "Oscar" Mayer Wiener party! Same concept as the burrito bar, but just put out chili, cheese, onions, relish, jalapenos, ketchup, mustard, etc.
I don't know if it's warm enough where you live to BBQ, but you can easily just boil the hot dogs. You can also get Kosher or vegetarian for specific friend's needs, and it would be very inexpensive and fun!
Make a couple of baked Ziti casseroles, salad and crusty bread
Just an idea:
- A platter of Potato salad or Caesar salad with smoked salmon toppings. It's easy.
- Fettucine with creamy salmon sauce on the side
or
- Tapas : mini lamb chops, calamari, etc.
or
-Grilled Chicken with penne and creamy mushroom sauce
- Mix assorted sweets and mini chocolates in a huge bowl (for sweet toothed guests, also nice for decorations)
- Huge platter of fruits. (optional)
- Canapes - the simplest and cheapest to make actually. Its always a hit with parties. Get some ritz crackers or plain, cheese of ur likings, strawberries sliced and wedged into little bits, cheap caviar, halved boiled quail eggs. Either u preset it or just arrange it all in the tray for ur guests to help themselves. If u arrange it in the tray, be sure to put a bunch of grapes as well.
- A small table to mix drinks, glasses and ice.
One easy thing that I get asked to make all of the time. It is easy and people love it.
INGREDIENTS
4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
9 ounces shredded cheese (your choice of cheddar, montary)
1 tomato, diced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/8 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup black beans, drained
2 tablespoons hot salsa
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Mix veggies, salsa, beans and spices in a bowl. Take tortillas and using a cup or a mug cut in to smaller circles. Place small circles in a muffin tin and fill with mixture. Top with cheese and bake for 5 min or until the cheese is bubly.