2013 Academy Awards Inspired Menus Part 1
I love movies. I love television. If it's on a screen and it's moving, I'm watching it. The social networking site, GetGlue, fuels my addiction. I "check-in" online, via my phone, tablet and I tweet my favorite shows' hashtags like nobody's business. I watch more programming on television than anyone I know. If I spent half as much time at the gym that I do watching TV, I'd give Jillian Michaels a run for her money. Since the advent of TiVo, my life has never been the same. First, my recorder held 40 hours of recorded material. Now, it's got 90 hours' capacity. I'm ready to buy, rent, borrow or steal all of the 2013 best picture nominees.
I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four (with a synopsis in 20 words or less):
Amour (France, Germany, Austria)
A French language film about an elderly couple and the remembered and forgotten love between them in their last days.
MENU: Beer-braised brats with sauerkraut, Curried Carrot Cream Soup, Croissants, Fresh Fruit Cake
Argo (Iran)
CIA-led operation involving the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
MENU: Honey-Lime Marinated Lamb Kebob, Dolmas, Pomegranate-jeweled Rice, Rose Water-Scented Vanilla Ice Cream
Beasts of the Southern Wild (Louisiana)
Dealing with her ill father and evacuating her bayou village, a little girl named Hushpuppy must be courageous and strong.
MENU: Hushpuppies, Fried Catfish, Crawfish Sauce, Southern Green Beans, Red Velvet Cake
Django Unchained (Texas, Mississippi)
Django, a slave, and Dr. Schultz schlep across the South to rescue Django's wife ,Broomhilda, and bounty-hunt along the way.
MENU: Fried Chicken, Baked Macaroni And Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Angel Food Cake (aka white cake)
I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four (with a synopsis in 20 words or less):
Amour (France, Germany, Austria)
A French language film about an elderly couple and the remembered and forgotten love between them in their last days.
MENU: Beer-braised brats with sauerkraut, Curried Carrot Cream Soup, Croissants, Fresh Fruit Cake
Curried Carrot Cream Soup
Yield: 8
I love movies. I love television. If it's on a screen and it's moving, I'm watching it. The social networking site, GetGlue, fuels my addiction. I "check-in" online, via my phone, tablet and I tweet my favorite shows' hashtags like nobody's business. I watch more programming on television than anyone I know. If I spent half as much time at the gym that I do watching TV, I'd give Jillian Michaels a run for her money. Since the advent of TiVo, my life has never been the same. First, my recorder held 40 hours of recorded material. Now, it's got 90 hours' capacity. I'm ready to buy, rent, borrow or steal all of the 2013 best picture nominees. I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 8 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 5 cups water OR reduced-sodium chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook oil and curry powder in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in carrots, celery and onion; toss to coat in oil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Pour in water or broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and puree (use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Season with lemon juice, salt and white pepper.
Calories
81.52Fat (grams)
5.36Sat. Fat (grams)
0.76Carbs (grams)
6.70Fiber (grams)
2.26Net carbs
4.43Sugar (grams)
2.86Protein (grams)
2.38Sodium (milligrams)
260.79Cholesterol (grams)
3.13Please consult a healthcare professional or dietician about nutritional needs for your diet. I am a communications professional, not a physician.
Argo (Iran)
CIA-led operation involving the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
MENU: Honey-Lime Marinated Lamb Kebob, Dolmas, Pomegranate-jeweled Rice, Rose Water-Scented Vanilla Ice Cream
Honey-Lime Marinated Lamb Kebob
Yield: 6
I love movies. I love television. If it's on a screen and it's moving, I'm watching it. The social networking site, GetGlue, fuels my addiction. I "check-in" online, via my phone, tablet and I tweet my favorite shows' hashtags like nobody's business. I watch more programming on television than anyone I know. If I spent half as much time at the gym that I do watching TV, I'd give Jillian Michaels a run for her money. Since the advent of TiVo, my life has never been the same. First, my recorder held 40 hours of recorded material. Now, it's got 90 hours' capacity. I'm ready to buy, rent, borrow or steal all of the 2013 best picture nominees. I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb or beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounce carton plain yogurt
- 6 soft pita pockets, warmed
Instructions
- Place lamb in resealable plastic bag set in dish.
- For marinade, in bowl whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade. Pour remaining over lamb. Seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1/2 to 2 hours, no more than 4 hours; turning once. Remove lamb; discard marinade.
- On twelve 6-inch skewers thread lamb. For charcoal grill, place on rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center, turning and brushing often with reserved marinade.
- Serve skewers with yogurt, and pita.
Calories
612.33Fat (grams)
26.94Sat. Fat (grams)
11.19Carbs (grams)
52.34Fiber (grams)
1.57Net carbs
50.76Sugar (grams)
18.36Protein (grams)
38.75Sodium (milligrams)
608.46Cholesterol (grams)
124.73Please consult a healthcare professional or dietician about nutritional needs for your diet. I am a communications professional, not a physician.
Beasts of the Southern Wild (Louisiana)
Dealing with her ill father and evacuating her bayou village, a little girl named Hushpuppy must be courageous and strong.
MENU: Hushpuppies, Fried Catfish, Crawfish Sauce, Southern Green Beans, Red Velvet Cake
Southern Green Beans
Yield: 8
I love movies. I love television. If it's on a screen and it's moving, I'm watching it. The social networking site, GetGlue, fuels my addiction. I "check-in" online, via my phone, tablet and I tweet my favorite shows' hashtags like nobody's business. I watch more programming on television than anyone I know. If I spent half as much time at the gym that I do watching TV, I'd give Jillian Michaels a run for her money. Since the advent of TiVo, my life has never been the same. First, my recorder held 40 hours of recorded material. Now, it's got 90 hours' capacity. I'm ready to buy, rent, borrow or steal all of the 2013 best picture nominees. I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four.
Ingredients
- Bacon, 6 or 7 slices
- 32 ounces fresh green beans
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut bacon into lardons (1/4 inch pieces).
- Place bacon in a medium saucepot. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring often.
- Add beans, shallot and 4 cups water or stock to bacon and bacon grease and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and cook over medium heat until beans are very soft, about one hour. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir. Let simmer a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Calories
277.03Fat (grams)
3.27Sat. Fat (grams)
0.92Carbs (grams)
57.92Fiber (grams)
21.61Net carbs
36.31Sugar (grams)
27.88Protein (grams)
16.13Sodium (milligrams)
158.03Cholesterol (grams)
4.27Please consult a healthcare professional or dietician about nutritional needs for your diet. I am a communications professional, not a physician.
Django Unchained (Texas, Mississippi)
Django, a slave, and Dr. Schultz schlep across the South to rescue Django's wife ,Broomhilda, and bounty-hunt along the way.
MENU: Fried Chicken, Baked Macaroni And Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Angel Food Cake (aka white cake)
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: 10-12
I love movies. I love television. If it's on a screen and it's moving, I'm watching it. The social networking site, GetGlue, fuels my addiction. I "check-in" online, via my phone, tablet and I tweet my favorite shows' hashtags like nobody's business. I watch more programming on television than anyone I know. If I spent half as much time at the gym that I do watching TV, I'd give Jillian Michaels a run for her money. Since the advent of TiVo, my life has never been the same. First, my recorder held 40 hours of recorded material. Now, it's got 90 hours' capacity. I'm ready to buy, rent, borrow or steal all of the 2013 best picture nominees. I've always wanted to do an Oscar-inspired menu. I have bits and pieces of menus floating around in text files buried deep in my computer. This year, I'm going to set the trend and create menus for the NINE 2013 Golden Globe Nominees. This post highlights the first four.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt, as needed
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups (1 quart) whole milk
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp prepared mustard
- Pinch of cayenne
- 8 ounces shredded 2-year aged sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
- 3 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup)
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup panko (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bring a large pot of Kosher-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it just comes to a simmer, then turn off the heat and set aside. OR heat in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 3 minutes and set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture turns very light brown in color, about 3 minutes. While whisking constantly, slowly add the hot milk to the flour mixture until evenly combined and smooth.
- Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and while whisking constantly, cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in mustard and cayenne. Remove from the heat. Stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, Pecorino, 3 eggs and 3 tsp mustard. Add the pasta and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through and steaming, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately or, if baking, transfer to a 5-quart baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese and panko and bake until bubbling and brown on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Calories
505.23Fat (grams)
32.36Sat. Fat (grams)
18.54Carbs (grams)
30.14Fiber (grams)
1.37Net carbs
28.77Sugar (grams)
5.91Protein (grams)
23.06Sodium (milligrams)
678.52Cholesterol (grams)
143.72Please consult a healthcare professional or dietician about nutritional needs for your diet. I am a communications professional, not a physician.
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About the author
Nikki Miller-Ka
Ms. Miller-Ka is a classically trained chef with a BA in English from East Carolina University and a Culinary Arts Associate Degree from Le Cordon Bleu-Miami.
Formerly, she’s worked as a researcher, an editorial assistant, reporter and guest blogger for various publications and outlets in the Southeast. She has also worked as a catering chef, a pastry chef, a butcher, a baker, and a biscuit-maker. Presently, she is a food editor, freelance food writer, and a tour guide for Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours.
Looks tasty. I'll try your recipe at home. Thanks for providing recipes. Looking forward to visit your blog often.
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