55 New Year’s Eve Recipes to Impress Your Guests

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?