Academy Awards, Oscar Party menu
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The Oscars 2011 are the perfect excuse for a party -- there's nothing more fun than admiring and critiquing the glittering, gazillion-dollar, red-carpet fashions while lounging in jeans (or, gasp, sweats) with your friends. But even if your attire isn't glamorous, the party food you serve should reflect at least a little of the show's razzle-dazzle. This four-recipe menu is sophisticated, but actually quite easy to pull together, since many of the components can be made in advance. Get ready for your culinary close up...

Oscar Party Recipes

Caramelized Onion and Olive Tart: This classy little hors d'oeuvre is perfect for the big night. Puff pastry looks fancy, but is easy to work with, and the sweet caramelized onions are jazzed up with tangy tomato, briny olives, and – surprise -- hint of anchovy.