• 10 Delicious New Year’s Eve Appetizers

    by  • December 29, 2009 • Appetizers, Celebrate, quick and easy, Recipes • 3 Comments

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    What do you do on New Year’s Eve? Nearly every year for as long as I can remember, I have stayed home, watched a movie and ate some delicious food. At midnight, I always have some sort of sparkling wine or champagne.

    Back when I was a teen, our family tradition was to eat a spread of appetizers in lieu of dinner: ultra-hot buffalo wings, spicy nachos and mozzarella sticks. Then we’d watch a movie that ended just in time for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. These days, I still watch the movie. However, dinner is takeout eaten earlier in the evening with the kids.

    But I still love the idea of an apps spread.

    Looking for a great appetizer for your New Year’s Eve celebration? These 10 fabulous appetizers (after the jump) are perfect.

    1. Turkey Pepperoni and Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry – Flaky puff pastry is stuffed with two cheeses and slices of turkey pepperoni. This kid- and guy-friendly appetizer is a great finger food.
    2. Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip – Just the idea of spinach, artichokes and cheese in a piping hot dip is enough to make the mouth water. This delicious version from In Good Taste lightens it up a little.
    3. Mango Chipotle Shrimp – These sweet and spicy shrimp are a definite crowd-pleaser. Serve them on cut toothpicks with extra sauce in a bowl for dipping.
    4. Chipotle Lime Deviled Eggs – Deviled eggs are one of those quintessential appetizer foods that look perfect on an appetizer spread. This spicy-tangy version comes from Kalyn’s Kitchen.
    5. Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Bread – Sweet and rich roasted garlic is spread on bread and topped with tangy roasted artichoke hearts and then sprinkled with asiago. It’s a little bit complicated but totally worth the effort.
    6. Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pears – Are you drooling yet? Sweet, creamy and salt come together in this mouthwatering appetizer from Sweetnicks.
    7. Prosciutto Wrapped Roasted Asparagus – Salty prosciutto makes roasted asparagus just amazing. This one is so quick and easy, yet totally beautiful on a plate.
    8. Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers – Small sweet peppers are stuffed with herbs, tomatoes and cheese. Not only are these tasty, but they also can be made ahead. Score!
    9. Fillo Clams Casino – Love the salty, buttery taste of clams casino? These delicious little cups have it, no clam-opening required (read: way easier!).
    10. Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil – I am a big fan of cooking in season, but bruschetta is a bright and wonderful appetizer for any time of year. This one from Simply Recipes sounds perfect.
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    3 Responses to 10 Delicious New Year’s Eve Appetizers

    1. December 29, 2009 at 3:54 pm

      Great party ideas! Happy New Year to you!

    2. December 30, 2009 at 10:52 am

      Oh, this is a great idea. I love the little bites, the “dipping” of everything in the meal, and just the thought of not *really* having a proper traditional meal. I’ll have to try to sell the rest of the family on it – my mother would dive in, but my father really tends to feel satisfied only with a “real” meal. Sigh. But I’m still going to try!

    3. sélénium
      December 31, 2009 at 9:19 am

      Hello
      You have given nice party idea for New Year celebration.These are truly top ten delicious appetizers.Thank you very much for this useful post.

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