The countdown to the Oscars and its red-carpet hype inspired us to share some favorite food flicks with you. Here’s our list of nominees:

Babette’s Feast
Big Night
Chocolat
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover
Diner
Eat Drink Man Woman
Like Water for Chocolate
Mildred Pierce
Mostly Martha
Mystic Pizza
Pieces of April
Ratatouille
Tampopo
What’s Cooking?
Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe
Woman on Top

And, for those of you who can’t make the hip Hollywood parties and simply plan on watching from your couch, we’ve included a layered potluck dish great for gathering with friends.

Chicken Fattee with Rice, Crispbread and Yogurt Chicken