Well, December 25 is over, and now all we have to wait for is the New Year celebrations. I thought I would make a list of some recipes that have been popular this year, or you might want to make for your New Year’s Eve event.
Every year, I make a special New Year’s Day dish, but I’m going to hold that one for another post, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I think that you might find yourself making some of 2011’s most popular recipes for your own festivities.
Appetizers and Light Meals
- Our most popular post has been about How to Roast a Perfect Turkey in a Nesco Oven. I would imagine that everyone is finished with turkey by now, but the Nesco can be used as an extra oven to roast just about anything.
- A lot of people wanted to know how to make Pasta Fagioli Soup. This would also be an excellent soup to serve as small meal after coming home from festivities. You can make it ahead, and heat it up when you get home.
- The Hot Tin Roof Salad was popular, and would be a good salad to put on a buffet table. It’s pretty, simple, and delicious.
- Apple Cranberry Raisin Puff Pastries are impressive for a festive occasion.
- The appetizers that I served at Spane’s eighth birthday party would be very good for a New Year’s party as well:
- Shrimp Stuffed Wontons make great finger food and are easy to prepare.
- Buffalo Wings and Waffles would make a good New Year meal, either separately or together!
- Stuffed Mushrooms in Wine Sauce are always a crowd pleaser.
Drinks
Unique and interesting drinks can make a party sparkle. Here’s some of the drinks I have made during the year. I must caution you that if you are going to be serving alcohol to your guests that are driving, then make sure that there is a designated driver. If there is no designated driver, then take the person’s keys and hand them a pillow and blanket.
- Caper Martinis for the Martini set are quite good and unique.
- Like Bloody Mary’s? Then you will certainly like her sister, Bloody Margaret.
- Want a martini that roars? Try the Grapefruit Tiger Martini.
- For the beer drinkers among you, you might like the Hop, Skip and Go Naked. But, please do the last part of that drink at home.
- Of course, the designated driver deserves something to drink, as well as any children that might be up late to bring in the New Year. You can make a Festive Punch for those who do not want or should not have alcohol.
I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to design my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. kudos
Just like my food, it’s all home made.
I just added this webpage to my google reader, excellent stuff. Can’t get enough!
The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.-Michael Altshuler
Have a safe and happy New Year!
Hey! Fantastic blog! I happen to be a daily visitor to your site (somewhat more like addict ) of this website. Just wanted to say I appreciate your blogs and am looking forward for more!
I’m happy that you like the site so much, it makes it all the more worthwhile for me. The best to you and yours in 2012.
You have done what you could — some blunders and absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.-Emerson
You are absolutely right. The New Year is about to start, and it’s time to let go of the past and move on!