Award season is one of my favourite times of years to gather friends and watch the red carpet of our favourite awards shows. The dresses, the tuxedos, the gossip, the drama is so much more fun to watch with friends. This year we will be celebrating and chatting over our own signature Red Carpet Chex Mix. A wonderful mix of sweet, salty and nutty, this Chex Mix is loaded with protein, crunch and all the flavours you want in a snack food. I hope you’ll love my Nuts About the Red Carpet Chex Mix.
My traditions for watching the awards shows have changed over the years. When I was in University all of my friends and I would gather in our best dresses, high heels and makeup for cocktails and appetizers revelling in the excitement of the event. Now it is more subdued but just as fun. I gather with some of my favourite neighbours for an easy going, casual get together which includes more talk about our own lives and less about those hunky Hollywood bachelors but still the same fascination with the gowns, jewels and heels! I love that my tradition has changed, but my love of red carpet hasn’t. Even after watching the shows I am excited to pick up the latest copies of celebrity magazines to read about the best and worst dressed.
What You’ll Need to Make Nuts About the Red Carpet Chex Mix
- 5 cups Original Chex
- 4 cups Honey Nut Chex
- 1 cup bite sized pretzels
- 1 cup salted mixed nuts
- ½ salted sunflower seeds
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tsp seasoned salt
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Herbamare (herb seasoned salt)
- ⅛ tsp Tabasco
- In large microwave safe bowl, mix chex nuts, pretzels and sunflower seeds; set aside.
- In small microwave safe bowl, microwave butter uncovered for 30 sec or until melted.
- Stir in seasonings Worcestershire Sauce, lemon juice, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Herbamare, and Tabasco.
- Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered for 5 minutes stirring every 1.5 mins.
- Spread parchment paper on a cookie sheet or counter top and cover with hot Chex mix spreading out to cool evenly.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, transfer to serving bowls or seal in ziploc bags until serving.
We love Chex Mix in it’s many shapes and flavours – check out our Halloween Chex Mix and Sweet and Salty Muddy Buddies for more Chex Mix ideas for your next party or road trip. Want more ideas? Head over to Life Made Delicious and view a whole host of Hollywood inspired recipes for your Red Carpet Event.
Wishing you, your family and friends a wonderful awards season filled with lots of Red Carpet fun!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I don’t have huge plans besides watching it with my family as usual.
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Tricia Hope says
I have a group of long time girlfriends who have shared the Oscars together for many years,going back to when we were newly weds.We each bring an appy and a largish bottle of wine,lol!
Brandee H says
I dont usually watch the Oscars but I love to check out the fashion pictures afterwards.
Jennifer L. says
I’ll probably just watch at home with my family.
Julie G. says
I’m not an Ellen Degeneris fan, actually can’t stand her, so I’ll most likely read the blogs I follow instead of watching the Oscars!
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
I don’t have any plans at this point. I am not a big Oscar’s fan, I usually just read about it the next day.
Andrea Amy says
My plans are to not watch the Oscars :) I don’t watch awards shows :)
Cassie Fancy says
I don’t usually watch the Oscars
Francine says
Rocking the red carpet pre-show in my onesie!
angela m says
No big plans ,I think my friend is coming over for the night, maybe snacks and drinks
Piroska says
No plans. I just watch it alone.
darci says
Just watching with my teens, maybe pizza and hot cocoa!
Brenda Penton says
I usually have it on in the background
Julie Bolduc says
Watching it with the family!!!!
JaimeeM says
sitting on my butt at home watching the oscars lol, probably by myself if hubby is working
SUMMER PLEWES says
I am cracking a bottle of wine and watching it with my room mate
Glogirl says
I actually don’t usually watch the Oscars. So no plans at this time.
Mark V. says
Ill be watching it in the comfort of my home hopefully talking online with a friend about it.
Crystal Porter says
I don’t watch it, I do catch highlights though
Crystal Porter says
I don’t watch it, I do catch highlights though
Carol M (Lushka S) says
Probably just watch at home.
Bons says
Watch at home with snacks
heidi c. says
I enjoy the Oscar Red Carpet. I then try to stay awake to see who wins Best Picture :).
Sylvia says
As every year I will be lying in bed and watching the Oscars unfold on our bedroom TV.
Rekha says
A friend usually has an oscar party, so I try to check that out. It’s also usually potluck so this is a great idea for something to bring.
amber y says
We’ll probably just hand out at home to watch it – me and the boyfriend :)
erin donaldson says
Sit at home enjoy the show and always have something yummy to eat.
Jo B says
We usually have a family dinner party and then enjoy the Oscars together.
Jennifer Pirili says
Watch the show at home, always with lots of snacks on hand :)
CLC says
We have a mini Oscar party with fancy drinks and appetizers.
Victoria Ess says
Watching it with friends and family as we do every year.
lori b says
curled up on the couch with some snacks
Virginia Buck says
I usually just watch it alone if I am not working that night. Otherwise I always check out the best dressed and worst dressed the next day. Don’t matter who actually wins the awards. LOL
ChristineB says
Watching the red carpet and then the Oscars at home.
Mrs. Sandi Tymchuk says
Honestly, no big plans–likely to watch the highlights on the couch with my hubbie (small things in life are sometimes the best!)
Kim S says
I usually just change back and forth during the night and don’t watch the entire thing.
Marlene V. says
cuddling with the dog in bed at home!
Veronica S. says
I never watch Awards shows. They’re so boring.
Rene says
I’ll probably miss it – but can review the fashions over my breakfast of Chex Mix the next day ;)
Alison Braidwood says
I usually watch the very end – best actor/picture. The rest I find tedious in the extreme.
David says
My wife and oldest daughter watch the Oscars, but I don’t. They don’t plan anything fancy like I do for the super bowl.
Pat B says
I’ll catch some of it.
Lori Bazan says
Spending the evening with lots of snacks and with family!!! We love the Oscars!
409cope says
I don’t have any plan for watching the Oscars and I usually don’t watch it.
natalie yeoman says
gonna be watching at home with my family
Belinda McNabb says
I usually putter around doing lots of different things but have the tv on so I can catch the parts that I find interesting
Sunshine G says
Watching it in the background while I do chores, but riveted during the ice skating!
Carolyn says
I have none as I don’t have cable
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Bree says
I watch with my best friend! Ladies night watching the oscars!
Darwin says
We watch it as a family with some take out and lots of appies.
Melinda L. says
nothing really, just watching it on TV like usual
Tammy Dalley says
I dont watch but always catch up about it online!!!
Wendy hutton says
I usually don’t watch them, but always check online to who won what
Robyn B. says
Just watching with my girls and some snacks.
Tanis says
If baby isn’t fussy, just sitting at home watching them!
KellyPC says
We were planning on having a fancy party but we didn’t start planning in time
Victoria K says
Quiet night at home watching.
suzi says
To be honest I don’t know yet
charityk says
betting on the wins with the hubby
Erika E says
I don’t have any big plans, I just watch with my family.
Leah says
I plan to PVR it and watch while I’m on the treadmill the next morning
nicolthepickle says
I don’t have plans. We don’t have a TV! I do like to see the pictures of dresses afterwards.
Anne Derkat says
I watch every minute of them in my living room.
Leanne Cobbledick says
no plans, will see the highlights online the next day.
Joe says
Plans, what plans. The chex mix looks good
Jenness M says
By myself on the couch with a bottle of vino!
Leah S says
I don’t watch them!
Fiona Mullins says
I’ll just watch it at home!
Angela Mitchell says
I will watch at home by myself — my husband really isn’t into it but I;ve always loved watching the Oscars. I’ll get him to watch the kids though!
Toby says
Watching with the family and munching popcorn with lotsa butter!
Karine says
Taking it chill! With snacks and cozy inside!
Dianne G. says
I have not made any plans yet. I usually like to watch with a friend so we can comment on outfits etc. I usually make some snacks for us.
Jonnie says
I may tune in to see Ellen hosting but i have no definite plans
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tanyab79 says
No huge plans, not sure if I will be watching.
Kam says
At home with my wife!
l p says
still trying to decide. thanks
sarah jackson says
Jammies and snacks
francine says
I plan to watch them in my room until I fall asleep. but I am also going to record it on the pvr so I can watch whatever I miss.
Lori Jackson says
Curled up on the couch with my blankie
tennille says
We will try to watch as much as we can but with 2 little ones it can be hard
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Dayle B. says
Plan on watching the Oscars after a nice dinner with family.Like the Chex recipe yummy
Juliee Fitze says
I really have any plans to watch .
Jonah says
Try to not get bored and turn it off after 5 minutes
Christy Martin says
Occassionally I will watch with a couple of friends. Always good times, I just wish they were TV on a Friday or Saturday night!
Lucy says
not sure if i’ll be watching this year
Wayne Lecoy says
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win A RED CARPET CHEX MIX HOSTING KIT.
In response to your question of What are your plans for watching the Oscars this year?
I plan to invite a few friends over and have a great night trying to predict the winners.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betty S says
My plan is to watch this year, will be home toasty and warm on my couch
Silvia D says
will be watching with my daughter
Anna W says
I like it on in the background so I can hear when someone is on that I want to see!
Dreena says
Not really sure; might catch the highlights of it.
Cheers.
Laurie B says
My plans this year is to curl up on the couch with a snack and watch the oscars
Shirley Li says
Definitely spending time with the family!
M Thompson says
Will be watching for sure to see main categories – best actor, actress, director and picture.
D. Gibb says
I’m watching it with my wife and kids
Rebby says
We’ll be watching the red carpet, with snacks in hand!
Karen Thaeter says
curled up by the fireplace with a glass of wine and snacks
Kayla Gilbert says
Watching them at home with my boyfriend.
Carole B. says
Watching the show!
Trisha Y. says
We don’t usually watch the Oscars at my house.
Erin Wilson says
I’ll be watching it at home by myself.
Milena says
I will be watching the Oscars snuggled up – looking forward to it !!!
Maegan Morin says
I really want to watch it but Im gonna have to beg my husband to let me lol
aarone says
I may watch them but i may not. depends if they look interesting!
ALICIA M says
I PLAN TO WATCH THE OSCARS WITH MY MOM
Debbie Petch says
i always tape it so I can fast forward the boring parts!
Paula D says
I love this mix but the problem is that I just can’t stop eating it!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
It is SO delicious!