Wolfgang Puck's 2005 Oscar Recipes

Feb. 25, 2005 -- -- Chef Wolfgang Puck always has his hands full on the night of the Academy Awards and this year is no different. He's yet again in charge of the menu for the exclusive Governor's Ball following the Oscars. Check out some of what Hollywood's elite will be served on the big night.

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• 5 pounds beef short ribs
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bottle red wine
• All-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 6 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium leek, white part only, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 quarts plus 1/4 cup homemade beef stock or good-quality canned beef broth
• Minced parsley, for garnish

• 1/2 pound chanterelle mushrooms, finely diced
• 1/2 pound button mushrooms, finely diced
• 2 shallots, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs

1. Season the short ribs evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, bring the wine to a boil and continue boiling until it reduces to half its original volume, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Evenly sprinkle the short ribs all over with flour, shaking off excess. Heat a heavy Dutch oven over high heat. Add the oil and, when it is almost smoking, turn the heat to medium-high, carefully add the short ribs and sear until well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the short ribs to a platter.