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 [1]
Big Night [2]
Chocolat [3]
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover [4]
Diner [5]
Eat Drink Man Woman [6]
Like Water for Chocolate [7]
Mildred Pierce [8]
Mostly Martha [9]
Mystic Pizza [10]
Pieces of April [11]
Ratatouille [12]
Tampopo [13]
What’s Cooking? [14]
Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe [15]
Woman on Top [16]

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 [17]