Make your New Year’s Eve menu one to remember for years to come.
If you’re still deciding on the menu, let us help you plan the ultimate dining experience.
From traditional to international foods, we have the most deliciousNew Year’s recipes.
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Our curated menu ideas will make your holiday party one to remember.
Out favorites include chevre, smoked Gouda, and fresh mozzarella.
We’re partial to this wintry sangria with dried fruit, brandy, and red wine.
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Honey and cinnamon lighten up the deep, rich flavors of this sparkling party drink recipe.
Side: Charcuterie is a fancy name for cooked cold meats, and they go perfectly with cheese assortments.
Try our cranberry-pistachio pate andsee our best charcuterie platters.
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Plus, no wine and cheese menu is complete without chocolate.
This creamy appetizer tops the menu for a traditional New Year’s Eve dinner.
Drink: This drink’s long-lived popularity is a testament to its delicious flavor and traditional roots.
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A dash of sugar muddled with bitters and an orange slice makes a citrusy-sweet base for thisclassic cocktail.
Main Course: Tender honey-glazed ham brings a light sweetness to your New Year’s Eve dinner.
This holiday classic is a guaranteed hit with family and friends.
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Side: This classic recipe for mashed potatoes will do you proud every time.
The individual mashed potato pots are coated with oodles of cheese for rich flavor and color.
Dessert: The most traditional American dessert is old-fashioned apple pie.
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This quintessential dessert is bursting with pleasantly tart apples and is perfectly spiced.
Start your New Year’s party by serving a sophisticated tomato-basil bruschetta with a bubbly pomegranate sip.
For the main course, serve lobster and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus.
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Finish your elegant New Year’s Eve dinner with luxurious cheesecake.
Drink: Serve a bubbly beverage with tart pomegranate flavor to complement your sophisticated menu.
This New Year’s Eve drink includes chilled champagne so it’s perfect for when midnight strikes.
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Serve with melted butter infused with snipped fresh chives and finely shredded lemon peel.
These crispy bites are sure to delight a celebratory crowd.
Dessert: This luxurious dessert is full of white chocolate with cocoa butter and cream cheese.
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Top this cheesecake with fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for an even sweeter finish.
Nibble on bacon-wrapped sausage bites while sipping a refreshing mocktail.
For dinner, serve make-ahead stuffed pork tenderloins alongside oven-roasted carrots.
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For dessert, enjoy a sweet fruit tart as you wait for the clock to strike midnight.
Drink: Mint and lime combine for a refreshing mocktail.
To speed up this recipe, make the simple syrup in advance.
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This drink takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
Filled with ham and herb-seasoned stuffing, this make-ahead pork tenderloin is simple and delicious.
Dessert: Enjoy the delicious flavor combination of sweet apples with sharp cheddar.
This fruit pastry can be chilled up to 24 hours in advance.
Potluck New Year’s Eve Menu
For easy potluck recipes, look no further.
Main Course: No need to order in pizza for your New Year’s celebration.
Dessert: Decadent cocoa powder and chopped chocolate pieces give this classic chocolate pie double the chocolate-filled goodness.
This vintage New Year’s Eve dinner is a delightful throwback to start a new beginning.
Fill an old-fashioned punch bowl and jazz it up with adecorative ice ringto keep the drink cool until midnight.
Side: Who would guess that this classic and traditional casserole could get even more delicious?
We upped the ante by adding some bacon and wild mushrooms to your childhood favorite.
Dessert: Homemade butterscotch pie baked to a golden brown makes for a classic go-to dessert.
The flaky pecan pastry is finished with finely chopped nuts and a warm meringue filling.
Breakfast-for-Dinner New Year’s Menu
Thislate-night menuincludes yummy upgrades to classic breakfast staples.
To ensure the celebration lasts until midnight, serve our coffee shake shots.
Appetizer: French toast as a starter?
Drink: Boozy coffee is perfect for making it to the New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Combine coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and vodka with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
It’s a guaranteed method for staying up until midnight.
Main Course: For a customizable breakfast treat, offer a breakfast sandwich bar.
Side: Parmesan and parsley dress up these simple smashed potatoes for a flavorful side dish.
Try our moist, golden muffins.
New Year’s Eve Pizza Party Menu
Kick off the New Year with a homemade pizza party!
For a fuss-free celebration, serve these pizza-inspired menu items.
Appetizer: A great dip can set any party off on a delicious note.
This spicy drink will entertain with its unique flavor and colorful look.
Sweet and savory dinners in minutes await your New Year’s celebration.
Side: Garlic bread is so easy to make at homeand it’s delicious, too.
Double the batch to go back for seconds (or thirds!).
Dessert: Try this tasty fruit pizza recipe that takes all the guilt out of pizza eating.
Cover a sugar cookie with a sweet cream cheese spread and top with your choice of fresh fruit.
Drizzle with honey for added flavor!
Appetizer: These vegetarian nachos are the perfect addition to any gathering.
Black beans, roasted peppers, salsa, and reduced-fat cheese make this the best loaded nachos recipe.
Add an extra sprinkle of cheese and a spoonful of sour cream for a smooth finish.
It’s perfect for scooping the last bits of chili in your bowl.
Dessert: No need to get complicated after your chili cook-off.
Enjoy a simple and sweet helping of fruit dipped in chocolate.
Main Course: Tangy mustard and wheat beer give this tender brisket plenty of big flavor.
Serve each sandwich with some homemade BBQ sauce for delicious flavor.
Plus, this homemade BBQ sauce has less than a quarter of the sugar compared to some store-bought brands.
Dessert: Keep the smoky flavors going with a grilled sundae.
Topped with almonds and honey, this tangy sundae treat is sure to be a hit.
