Before sharing two new recipes, I want to make sure you’re ready to ring in the new year. Growing up, New Year’s Eve was a highlight—spent with friends and family and eagerly anticipated all year. It was always so much fun.
With nearly 500 recipes on the site, the index can feel overwhelming, so I’ve gathered my favorites below to help you plan a delicious celebration. Enjoy!
Snacks
Crabmeat Bites
Roasted Garlic White Bean Hummus
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Butternut Squash Salsa
Spicy, Smoky Cashews
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Two-Bean Pesto Dip
Everything Flatbread Crackers
Fresh Fruit Bruschetta
Fruit Salsa
Gorgonzola-Stuffed Olives
Crab Avocado Quesadillas
Cheese Fondue
Homemade French Bread Pizzas
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Kiwi Mango Salsa
Firecracker Shrimp
Kicked-Up Spinach Dip
Easy Whole Wheat Cheese Straws
Hot Caprese Dip
Dinners
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Chicken Romano with Lemon Butter Sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Beef Bourguignon
Asiago-Breaded Pork Chops
Chicken Marsala
Whole Wheat Orzo with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Pizza Pasta
Side Dishes
Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Parmesan Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted Garlic and Gorgonzola Smashed Potatoes
Roasted Green Bean Fries
Sweet & Spicy Banana Kiwi Salad
Stuffed Artichokes
Simple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Bourbon Pecan Pie Brownies
Chocolate Coconut Tart Bars
Chocolate Fudge Pomegranate Cookies
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Chocolate Chewies
Chocolate Cobbler
Peanut Butter Bacon Blondies
Chocolate Mint Cake
Ice Cream Crepes
Cookie Dough Dip Trio
Coconut Rum Cupcakes
White Chocolate Mocha Cookies
Peanut Butter Frosted Chocolate Chip Blondies
The Morning After
Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cakes
Caramelized Apple and Cheddar Omelet
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Bun Pancakes
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Chip Waffles
Sweet Potato Homefries
Do you have a special New Year’s tradition? What are you planning to make?