Oscar Recipe: Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Black Truffles

Chef Wolfgang Puck has served this dish at the post-Oscar Governor's Ball for years now! It's his most requested dish of the night and he was kind enough to share it with us! Check it out!

WARNING: This is not for those counting calories!!

Oscar Recipe: Award Worthy Cocktails

Whip up these signature cocktails by Patron and Ultimat to be sipping like the stars! 

The Patrón Gold Cosmopolitan

1 ½ oz. Patrón Silver Tequila
½ oz. Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur
2 oz. Organic Blackberry Juice
1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Blackberry Garnish
10 Carat Gold Rim

Oscar Recipe: Edamame Guacamole

Here's a new spin on an old favorite courtesy of Wolfgang Puck!

So many people today enjoy edamame, those delicious little fresh soybeans, usually
served as a snack in Japanese restaurants, simply boiled in their pods, sprinkled with
some sea salt, and popped from pod to mouth. But thinking of other ways they could be
enjoyed, my team and I came up with the idea of including them in guacamole, pureed
along with ripe avocados and seasonings. The result is a touch lighter in taste and
texture (and fat) than traditional guacamole, with a beautiful pale-green color. Serve it
with your favorite chips or fresh vegetable for dipping.

Oscar Recipe: Crab Louie

Ingredients:
8 ounces jumbo lump crab
3 tablespoons Thousand Island or Russian dressing
2 tablespoons chives
1 vine-ripened tomato, diced and well drained
¹/₄ red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1 Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
16 endive leaves
1 whole avocado, diced 

Oscar Recipe: Spicy Tuna Tartare in Miso Cones

 

This was by far my favorite thing at the Governors Ball Preview! I may or may not have hunted down the woman who was serving them... Don't judge! Try them for yourself and you'll understand.


Ingredients:

4 ounces diced #1 sushi grade tuna  
1 tablespoon diced pickled ginger 
1 teaspoon chopped scallions  
1 tablespoon soy sauce/wasabi mixture  
2 tablespoons spicy chili mayonnaise  
4 ounces butter  
1 cup corn syrup 
1/8 cup miso paste  
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper  
1 tablespoon sesame oil  
1/2 cup all-purpose flour  
1 tablespoon powdered ginger  
1/2 cup sesame seeds (1/4 black, 1/4 white) 

An Oscar Trend Alert: [Beauty] La Vie en Rose

by makeup artist Melissa Perelli 

When I think of red-carpet makeup, two looks immediately come to mind: red lips, and dramatic eyes.  Chances are you just read my mind and also had a similar vision. While these two iconic beauty styles will forever be synonymous with Hollywood glamour, I’m expecting to see a new hue on the lips of starlets this year… and it’s coming up rose. That’s right- the iconic red made a baby with the lovely pink and she’s more in demand than the next célèbre-mommy.

The Oscars-inspired look I’ve created for you would catch the eye of the paparazzi, and I haven’t even gotten to the best part yet- it’s simple! But before I reveal how you can get the look at home, I’d love to tell you why I chose it for Kasey’s Kitchen Academy Awards coverage. My inspiration for this look came from two different sources:

·      In 2008, Didier Lavergne and Jan Archibald won the Academy Award for Best Acheivement in Makeup for the period film La Vie en Rose, starring Marion Cotillard, (who also took home Oscar-gold that night for her portrayal of French singer Edith Piaf).

·      My middle name is Rose, after my dear Nauni (or “grandmother” in Italian) who recently passed away this January. I miss her every day and am constantly looking to infuse her signature sweetness into my own daily life.

And the Oscar goes to… the perfect shade of rose lipstick, crafted by Lipstick Queen’s Poppy King.

Selecting the perfect shade of lipstick in such a saturated market can be a daunting task, right? So many brands, so little time… Lucky for you, I’m here to make it easy: start by trying the Lipstick Queen shade HotRose ($20 matte color, not shimmery). This shade works easily on fair, medium, and deep skinned hues. King’s line is known for the pigment that goes into their product. You can be sure your shade won’t fade yet lips never feel dry due to the incredibly hydrating shea butter complex.

Get the look with these easy steps:

Oscar Recipe: Smoked Salmon Mousse

This recipe comes straight from Wolfgang Puck's menu for this year's post-Oscar Governor's Ball. This light, creamy, flavorful, and beautiful mousse fills that role deliciously. Better still, it takes just a few minutes to make. Serve it with thinly sliced toasted pumpernickel bread for spreading, or serve as a dip with a selection of good-quality crackers.

Award-Winning Fashion from Pink Champagne

By Fashionista, Michelle Michaud

The Oscars are upon us, and I am ready for some serious fashion eye candy! (Is there a reason to watch beyond simply swooning over the gowns gracing the red carpet?) Although I would love to slip into an Oscar-worthy gown each day, practicality unfortunately wins out and gets in the way. This doesn’t mean that a girl can’t take a little inspiration from the red carpet for her everyday style. Here are some lessons that can be learned from last year’s best dressed ladies:

Here’s how to incorporate some red carpet looks into your everyday style with a sprinkle of glam.

Lady in red: the siren wearing sultry red always make an appearance on the red carpet year after year. Add a little spice to your look a la Michelle Williams.

Look fierce and daytime appropriate wearing red below the belt. Red pants paired with a fur vest are both chic and casual at once.

Red skinny jeans viaPiperlime 

Tory Burch fur vest 

JCrew leopard print ballet flats 

Which brings me to…Peplum: I have a sneaky suspicion that peplum is here to stay (at least for another season). Tina Fey shone in Carolina Herrera this ladylike silhouette last year.

Kasey's Kitchen Exclusive: A Taste of The Oscars

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Oscars Food & Beverage Preview. This is where the media gets a first hand look at everything the stars enjoy at the post-show Governors Ball. Chef Wolfgang Puck is the headliner putting out a spread of over 35 dishes while Patron and Ultimat Vodka are mixing up the cocktails for the night.

Check out the video below for all the fun!

Take a glance at some of the amazing dishes Chef Wolfgang is whipping up:

 

 Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Black Truffles by Wolfgang Puck 

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 Crab Louie by Wolfgang Puck 
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Spicy Ahi Tuna Cones by Wolfgang Puck 

Click Here for the recipe!

Not only did we get to sip and sample all the tasty treats, we also had a chance to meet Marc Friedland, designer of the iconic Oscar Envelope! Marc even created gorgeous electronic invitations for Evite Postmark that you can send out for your own Oscar party!

See the fun party tips Marc had for us in the video here!

Stay tuned to Kasey’s Kitchen all week long for red-carpet fashion tips from Pink Champagne and Proverbial Hearts, award-winning beauty from Make Me Up, Mel and of course, tons of recipes straight from the kitchen of Wolfgang Puck! 

Kasey's Oscar Coverage: "The Envelope Please"

Welcome to the first day of Oscar Week! I am so thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to share this experience with you all!

Watch the video above to learn about how you can bring some Oscar fun into your own home with Marc Friedland Couture Communications. Marc has some beautiful [free!] invitations, fun games and tip to make your party award-worthy! 

For all the fun links, click here:

Oscar Party Invitations

Oscar Bingo

Oscar Party Tips