For the 2014 Golden Globe Awards [1] tonight, support the TV shows and movies of your choice by making food and drinks inspired by the nominees. We're talking sticky ribs like those in House of Cards, classy cocktails for Downton Abbey and Behind the Candelabra, and a juicy, drive-through-grade burger in honor of American Horror Story [2]: Coven. Dig in!
Downton Abbey — Gin and Earl Grey Cocktail
Though we probably won't ever eat as lavishly as the lords and ladies of Downton Abbey [3], we can shake up fancy, British-inspired gin and Earl Grey cocktails, dubbed the Earl of Grey-tham.
See the recipe: Earl of Grey-tham [4]
Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
American Horror Story: Coven — Burgers
In American Horror Story: Coven [5], Queenie and Madam LaLaurie drive through Ted's Frostop [6] for burgers. Perfect your own version at home, adding cheese, bacon, special sauce, or whatever your heart desires.
See the recipe: The perfect cheeseburger [7]
The Hunger Games — Lamb Stew
Dine on The Hunger Games [8] star Katniss's favorite dish at the Capitol: a lamb stew with dried plums.
See the recipe: Lamb stew [9]
Photo: Camilla Salem
House of Cards — Baby Back Ribs
Freddy's barbecue joint in House of Cards [10] may not be real, but that doesn't mean you can't make sticky, sweet barbecue ribs from another famous American eatery.
See the recipe: Chili's Baby Back Ribs [11]
Breaking Bad — Blue Meth Candy
Bust out the lab gear (aka candy thermometer) and some gloves to make Breaking Bad [12] blue meth candy.
See the recipe: Blue meth candy [13]
Behind the Candelabra — Cosmo
In Behind the Candelabra [14], Liberace and Scott drink glass after glass of expensive Champagne. Toast to the success of the HBO movie by shaking up this grandiose tipple, a blend of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime, and sparkling wine.
See the recipe: Candelabra Cosmo [15]