20+ New Year’s Eve Recipes and Ideas
Your New Year’s Eve menu will be completely set to ring in the new year with party appetizers, bubbly, festive drinks + show stopping mains!
We’ve rounded up our favorite crowd-pleasing party apps, stunning mains and festive sips. So whether it’s a small gathering of close friends, a big soiree, or an intimate dinner for 2, we have everything covered from A to Z to ring in the new year with a bang!
1
Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce
This was something very new for my somewhat picky family – and everyone loved it. I used two different kinds of fresh ravioli from the store. The sage had the most interesting texture and was so good. The pecans were also a great addition.
-Amy
2
the best classic deviled eggs
I LOVE this recipe, it’s my go-to with just a few changes to make them mild for the young crowd: white vinegar instead of ACV and yellow mustard instead of Dijon. It’s a great basic recipe, thanks so much for providing it.
-Marie-Claude

3
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This mushroom pasta is to die for!!!! We used umami, shiitake, and baby Bella mushrooms and pappardelle pasta. My kids were as obsessed with it as I was. We will 100% make this again.
-Sarah

4
winter cheese board
Loved the recipe, made and everyone liked!
-Luciana
5
avocado deviled eggs
I used to never eat boiled eggs unless they were in a salad, much less straight up deviled eggs. Texture issues. These eggs are amazing! The bacon gives it some texture. Paired it with reading Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham” for the kiddos. Tangy, cilantro-y, damn delicious!!!
-Tui
6
Maple Pecan Baked Brie
This was so good and decadent! It was the perfect Christmas appetizer. Everyone gobbled it up! Will definitely do again.
-Julie

7
Garlic Butter Clams with White Wine Cream Sauce
Picked up some fresh clams from local fish market today. These were perfect! Served with lots of crusty bread and a lovely Chardonnay.
-Donnab

8
garlic shrimp and avocado crostini
Really yummy. I substituted minced cilantro for the parsley and spread spicy guacamole on the toast before topping with the shrimp mixture to prevent the liquid from softening the toast. Fantastic for a cocktail party– or breakfast – or anytime!
-Mehri

9
greek turkey meatballs
Love this recipe. I made it exactly as written and served over cous cous with zucchini and sprinkled feta on top. I’ll definitely make this again!
-Erica
10
hot spinach and artichoke dip
Absolutely loved this recipe and plan to make it often. Some of these dips come out dry or tasteless but not Damn Delicious! This recipe starts with flavor, garlic. The only thing I changed was the spinach. I used fresh spinach, a lot less hassle and has taste. Thanks for a terrific recipe.
-Debra

11
Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots
Well, these are damn delicious! We made these with a steak dinner and they were so delicious and easy to make! They are great leftover too! A must try!
-Carrie

12
Steamed Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce
I made this last night. It was delicious! Recipe was very easy to follow and made a “scary” seafood ingredient approachable.
-Gina

13
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs
I made these for a class with this recipe back in 2018 in high school and they turned out perfectly and I got an A+ and i’ve been thinking about them since. It’s been 4 years.
-Bel

14
Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip
Just made this tonight and it was so delicious. Couldn’t stop eating. The only change I made was dicing the jalapeno peppers. Definitely a keeper!
-Christina
15
Garlic Rosemary Beef Tenderloin
Disclaimer: I’m not a great cook. But this recipe made my family think I am! We had it for Christmas last year and we’re making it again this year. It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfection.
-Kathy

16
cranberry apple sangria
Made this last year for Thanksgiving, making it again this year. Everyone loved it! It was a perfect fall/winter sangria.
-Erica
17
Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
Made these last night and they were a hit! Loved the marinade—totally added flavor. I normally just season and put them under the broiler, but the marinade and searing them on the stove brought it to another level.
-Cassie
18
holiday cheese board
This looks beautiful! Gave me the idea to use my copper paella pan. Great!
-Anabela
19
garlic butter shrimp
Simple ingredients. Easy go to recipes. Soooo delicious that I was licking the plate clean. Added some broccoli to the shrimp sauce and served it over pasta. Definitely keeping this recipe at the top. Thank you!
-Melisa
20
How to Cook a Ribeye Steak
We didn’t use a bone in and it was still super flavorful and had a nice crust on it. Makes a mess on the stovetop but this is our new go to for steaks – the grill outside is going to be lonely!
-Dana
21
Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath
I stuffed them with mozzerella. Definitely a crowd pleaser! Will be making for Superbowl Sunday in a football shape.
-Christina
22
Caramelized Onion Dip
Made this one and it was an instant classic to be made again and again. Yummy! It was gone the same day I made it!
-Curtis