Eat like the stars: Sundance chefs offer recipes for your own parties

Just because you can't dine with the so-called "A-list" doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of the food at home.

The Deseret News asked a few chefs cooking some of these ritzy dinners during the Sundance Film Festival to share recipes.

It's true that you might not have the same cooking skills as Beau MacMillan or Kerry Simon — after all, both defeated the Food Network's "Iron Chefs" on TV.

And you might not have all the quality ingredients that chef Matt Harris works with at the luxurious St. Regis Deer Crest Resort. And keep in mind that chefs cook on a large scale, so amounts had to be scaled down to come up with a home-cook friendly recipe.

Lastly, you'll have to wash your own pots and pans.

But on the flip side, you won't have to brave the Sundance crowds or blizzard-like weather. Put on a few sequins and satin and your best red-carpet smile.

Appetizer

For an appetizer, try your hand at the Gulf Shrimp and Smoked Bacon appetizer served at the St. Regis Deer Crest Resort's debut gala on Jan. 20.

These savory bites were served along with black truffle fontina pizza, fork-tender Certified Angus beef, creamy wild mushroom risotto, local artisan cheeses from Rockhill Creamery and Beehive Cheese, to name just a few items.

Both the shrimp and pizza are served every day at the J&G Grill, owned by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. You don't need to be a celebrity to eat at the restaurant.

Also you can buy a hunk of Beehive Cheese or Rockhill Creamery's artisan cheeses at Whole Foods Market. At around $19-$20 per pound, you'll probably want to think small, however.

While the hotel's gala wasn't an official Sundance event, it was timed to coincide with the film festival.

"I think the glamour of the St. Regis is certainly notable in Park City, and this is the perfect week to show the national and international visitors what's new in Park City," said spokeswoman Alexandra Hynes.

After riding the tram-like funicular to the hotel, about 200 guests fanned out to see the different areas of the property and rub shoulders with CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz, who was the master of ceremonies.