What to Eat and Drink While Watching the Oscars at Home

The perfect treats for an Academy Awards get together

By Melinda Sheckells

(Editor’s Note: Tasty Tuesday airs on KTNV Channel 13 on Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m.)

It’s Oscars Sunday and here are four ways to bring the city’s tastiest bites home for the ultimate star-studded party.

Lawry’s at Home


Have a viewing party with Lawry’s Certified Angus Beef® at home with the same satisfying savory dishes served in their restaurants. The “Bring Home the Prime” box for four people is $209; the dinner for six to eight people is $349 and for larger groups of 12 to 15, guests can order the dinner package for $569. The package includes:

  • Creamed spinach
  • Creamed corn
  • Mashed potatoes with gravy
  • Au jus, creamed and straight horseradish sauces
  • Lawry’s salad with Vintage dressing
  • Sourdough bread 
  • Yorkshire pudding batter to bake fresh at home



Valley Cheese & Wine


Valley Cheese & Wine is the perfect place to help elevate you Oscar-watching experience. The shop has fantastic cheese and charcuterie boards, created by National Cheese Expert, Diana Brier. These boards start at $55 and can be picked up in the store or curbside. The shop’s Sommelier, Christine Barr can also assist in finding the perfect wines to accompany evening. Customers can place their orders here.


Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco


Honey Sparkle by Jim Meehan is a bubbly and refreshing drink, perfect for the occasional (or frequent) celebration. Create your very own delish bubbly at home with this recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz. Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco (sold at Total Wine & More)
  • ½ oz. lime juice
  • ¼ oz. honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part water)
  • ¼ tsp. Suze1 oz. Champagne


Directions

Combine Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco, lime juice, honey syrup and Suze. Shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe. Top with 1 oz. Champagne. No garnish.



Oscar Viewing with Masazul at Secretburger

Chef Mariana Alvarado’s ready to heat-and-eat Heirloom Corn Tortilla Taco Kits from Secretburger are for the win! The kits provide enough for about two to three guests. Included in your tasty taco deal are: Hand-Pressed Fresh Blue Conico Corn Tortillas (8), Cochinita Pibil – Yucatan slow cooked heritage pork, Artisan Mushrooms“Carnita” Style (Vegan) and Xnipec Habanero Salsa with Hibiscus Pickled Onions.


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