Ideas for New Year鈥檚 Eve appetizers
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I鈥檝e said before and I鈥檒l say it again. I love hors d鈥檕euvres. In my opinion, there鈥檚 no better way to entertain, be it for a casual girls鈥 night in, an elegant cocktail event, or a poker game, than with a selection of tasty hors d鈥檕euvres. One of my favorite events to host with an all hors d鈥檕euvres menu is New Year鈥檚 Eve. We keep things casual around here; pajamas, champagne, and an all munchies menu. With that in mind, I thought it wise to take a look back at some previously posted hors d鈥檕euvres and appetizer ideas which work perfectly for a New Year鈥檚 bash!
Click on the titles for links to recipes and more info on each idea:
鈥 Cold smoked salmon with a dollop of cr猫me fraiche. Check near your grocery store鈥檚 cheese section for cr猫me fraiche, which is similar to sour cream, only thicker and less sour. If your store doesn鈥檛 carry cr猫me fraiche, you can substitute with a bit of sour cream or cream cheese blended with fresh dill.
鈥 Watermelon and fresh figs will be more difficult to find at this time of year. Substitute with any fresh or dried fruits. Goat cheese would also work well in this recipe and pair deliciously with fruit.
鈥 This one鈥檚 a crowd pleaser! Not too pretty to look at, but super tasty. Pair with tortilla chips, fresh celery, or chunks of doughy bread. It can be made ahead, refrigerated, and baked before serving.
鈥 Three variations on a simple and delicious olive tapenade. My favorite is the sun-dried tomato tapenade. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette.
鈥 An interesting twist on cocktail meatballs. Prepare ahead of time and reheat before serving. About 15-18 minutes in a 350 degrees oven should do the trick!
鈥 A classic favorite! Serve with slices of baguette and let your guests construct their own little hors d鈥檕euvres.
鈥 Fill with apricot preserves or your favorite type of jam. Fresh whole-berry cranberry sauce works well too!
鈥 Omit the bacon for a vegetarian alternative.
鈥 New Year鈥檚 Eve feels like the perfect night for shrimp cocktail! Make your own cocktail sauce and serve with a few wedges of lemon.
鈥 A fresh and elegant alternative to frozen jalape帽o poppers! Certain to clear those sinuses.
鈥 My personal favorite of the bunch! Prepare the mini crab cakes exactly as directed for full-sized crab cakes, only smaller. Broil for about a minute less. Serve each bite-sized crab cake with a dollop or drizzle of the remoulade.
鈥 While all your neighbors are serving Pigs in a Blanket, you can stand out with these Blue Cows in a Blanket!! Think mini Bacon Bleu Cheese Burgers wrapped in puff pastry! Ummm鈥.YUM!
鈥 I want to marry these little goodies and run away with them to spend our lives together in apple cinnamon bliss. (Don鈥檛 tell my husband!)
鈥 A simple prepare-ahead dip. Serve in a bread bowl with chunks of bread for an even easier, and equally delicious, alternative.
鈥 Delicate layers of buttery, flakey phyllo dough, filled with a melty spinach and feta combination.
A Few Other Simple Ideas鈥
Pigs in a Blanket 鈥 People love 鈥榚m. Make your own honey mustard sauce by combining dijon mustard with honey, as desired. Or serve with a simple Sweet and Sour sauce made from ketchup, grape jelly, and a splash of Worchestershire sauce.
Dates wrapped in Bacon 鈥 I might be making these myself this year. Stuff the dates with goat cheese or bleu cheese, if desired. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Bake for about 20 minutes in a 400 degrees oven, until bacon is crispy.
Dried Figs with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto 鈥 Easy as it sounds! Cut dried figs in half. Place a small piece of goat cheese on the cut side. Wrap with a piece of prosciutto
Assorted Cheese Tartlettes 鈥 A fun alternative to a traditional cheese platter. Purchase pre-made phyllo shells and fill with a variety of cheeses and other toppings. Bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for about 10 minutes before serving. Try Feta with Olive Tapenade and Pine Nuts, Gorgonzola with Poached Pears and Bacon, Brie with Dried Apricots and Almonds, or Cheddar with Ham and Apples.
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