Becky Luigart-Stayner
This spread of New Year’s Eve food includes the best New Year’s Eve appetizers that will kick the night off right, delicious main courses and sides that will steal the show, and holiday desserts that will cap the year off with the perfect touch. We’ll even help make sure everyone has a bubbly New Year’s cocktail in hand to toast with!
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Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix
Want to give guests something they can munch on all night without filling up? These portable cups of spiced nuts are just the thing!
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Pomegranate French 75
This combo of sparkling wine, cointreau, and pomegranate molasses is a delicious twist on the traditional glass of Champagne.
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Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey
Here’s an impressive-yet-easy appetizer that will keep guests nibbling all night long.
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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Give your shindig a bit of Southern flair with these upgraded deviled eggs.
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The Daisy Buchanan Cocktail
This lighthearted cocktail takes inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s golden girl—who certainly knew her way around a party.
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Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Root Vegetables
Planning a New Year’s Eve dinner? Make it a feast with this impressive roast!
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Citrus-Roasted Salmon
If beef seems to be too heavy an option, go lighter by getting a big fillet of salmon and roasting it gently with herbs and citrus.
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Horseradish–Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Pair that salmon, above, with these zesty, creamy potatoes. To make them even creamier, use a potato ricer.
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Roasted Mushrooms and Radicchio
This ultimate fall side dish boasts the rich flavor of mushrooms, a little bit bitter from fresh radicchio, and a sweet note from balsamic.
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Chocolate Coconut Truffles
One of the best ways to keep the party going is to have plenty of bonbons available for snacking on. These simple truffles are easy to make—and even easier to eat.
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Cranberry Pâte de Fruit
If you’re a cranberry fan, this may be the last chance to cook up the seasonal treat until next fall. Use it to make these tangy-sweet cubes.
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M5 Sidecar
This bourbon-based take on the elegant turn-of-the-century cocktail comes from Mary Heffernen of Five Marys Farms. It’s dangerously quaffable.
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Hot Toddy with Charred Oranges
If the weather outside is frightful, try this. It’s festive and great for warming you up on a cold night.
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Pecan, Hazelnut, and Coconut Tart
2021 has been nuts. Send off the old year with this extra-nutty tart.
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Ham Biscuit Sandwiches With Apricot Mustard
If you’ve got leftover Christmas ham, it can be made into these delicious party sandwiches.
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Cheddar Holly Crackers
These easy-to-make homemade crackers are perfect for dips, cheese platters, or just eating on their own!
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Herbed Cheese Ball
No appetizer spread is complete without a crowd-pleasing cheese ball. This goat cheese and cream cheese ball is packed with tons of fresh herbs and coated in toasted pine nuts for a nice crunch.
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Mozzarella, Red Pepper, and Bacon Skewers
These skewers are tasty and light, and perfect for nibbling with a drink in one hand.
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Cajun Sausage Puffs With Bourbon Mustard
A spoonful of honey gives the homemade bourbon mustard sauce a hint of sweetness.
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Three-Cheese Fondue With Cable-Knit Breadsticks
Want to get fancy? It doesn’t get much easier than these braided breadsticks. You can use either store-bought or homemade pizza dough in this recipe—but your guests won’t know the difference. They’ll be too busy enjoying the decadent three-cheese fondue.
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Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Fire-Roasted Bread
Fire up your indoor grill to make this cheesy dip recipe. Because this dish is grilled and served in cast iron skillet, you won’t have a ton of dirty dishes to wash.
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Fruit and Nut Trifle
Give your dessert spread an elegant touch with this layered trifle, filled with delicious homemade sponge cake and custard.
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Pork Chops With Bourbon-Molasses Glaze
Pork chops are just to dish to prepare for a hearty meal—that’s both sweet and savory—for a chilly New Year’s Eve night.
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Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Shallots and Hazelnuts
Even kids will ask for seconds of these Brussels sprouts. They’ve got a nutty and tangy kick that are the perfect side to complement your main course.
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Roasted Squash with Goat Cheese and Poached Cranberries
Thanksgiving is over, but cranberries are here to stay as the perfect complement to this gooey goat cheese butternut squash side dish.
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Sparkling Pear & Orange Champagne Punch
This cocktail is easy to make and will add a bright twist to your end-of-the-year toast.
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Jelly Doughnut Holes
Even though Hanukkah technically ends on December 30, these jelly doughnut holes will be just as delicious a day later.
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Orange-Thyme Old-Fashioned
Those who aren’t champagne drinkers can toast with this handcrafted cocktail.
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Chris is the Senior Food & Garden Editor at Country Living, where he covers all things edible or growable.
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