75 of the Best New Year’s Eve Party Recipes!

Can you believe the year is nearly over? It seems like it was just summer with scorching days and balmy nights. I was looking for something new and easy to make for this weekend and thought I would ask my friends what their favorite New Year’s Eve Party Recipes are. And boy are they fabulous – 75 of the best recipes in the country … just what we need to ring in 2017!

This is a collection of small bites, perfect for cocktail parties, casual get-togethers, and even game days. Exactly what I love – the ability to “graze” at will, sampling multiple different flavors, textures, and ethnicities all in one meal. Be sure to bookmark these blogs as you visit them – you are going to want to return again and again for their wonderful stories and recipes.

If you are looking for more of a substantial formal dinner, our recent #ProgressiveEats New Year’s Eve Extravaganza party is something to behold. These gals are incredibly talented and each month it is a truly spectacular collection of recipes. From pomegranate-champagne cocktails and champagne yeast brioche, to puff pastry potato roses, baked brie with cabernet-cranberry-cherry sauce, lobster crab chowder, and filet mignon steaks with homemade bearnaise sauce, and finishing with yuzu cheesecake and a chocolate-orange stout cake, this is a dinner for the ages! 

Many of these recipes are already gluten-free or easily adaptable and a number of them can also be converted to dairy-free with a few substitutions. If you need any help, take a look under the Gluten-Free Tab at the top of the page where I give you guidance on how to convert recipes.

Now, for today’s collection of 75 celebratory favorites …

 

BEVERAGES

The best way to kick off the party is with specialty cocktails, so sensational that your guests will be hoisting their glasses in toasts to you! If you want a non-alcoholic version, feel free to substitute sparkling cider. 

Champagne Margaritas from The Kitchen is My Playground

Frozen Bananas Foster Cocktail Milkshakes from Penny Pincher Jenny

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch from Chocolate Moosey

Champagne Sangria Punch from Iowa Girl Eats

Kir Royale Champagne Cocktails from The Heritage Cook

 

PROTEIN-BASED APPETIZERS

And where would we be without a spread of the most delectable finger foods, packed with protein and flavor! These treats will keep your guests full and happy.

Paleo Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings from Noshtastic

Little Bites of Heaven from Poet in the Pantry

Sausage, Garlic, and Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms from Peas and Crayons

Chimichurri Shrimp from The View from Great Island

Sausage Stuffed Fried Olives with Garlic Thyme Aioli from What the Fork

Baked Italian Sausage and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms from An Italian in My Kitchen

Gluten Free Chicken Sausage Balls from My Gluten Free Miami

Smoked Salmon Tartines from Mon Petit Four

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers with Kale from Allergy Free Alaska

Salmon Cucumber Roll Ups (Gluten/Dairy Free) from Tasting Page

Grilled Shrimp with Cranberry Salsa from Cooking on the Front Burners

Crock Pot Sweet Chili BBQ Kielbasa Bites from Iowa Girl Eats

Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs from Penny Pincher Jenny

Antipasto Skewers from The View from Great Island

Truly Crispy Coconut Shrimp from Noshtastic

Spicy Sausage and Bacon Appetizers from Gluten Free Palate

Roasted Potato and Smoked Salmon Appetizer Skewers from Cookin’ Canuck

Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs from The Blond Cook

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese from Allergy Free Alaska

Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins with Blue Cheese Dip from Saving Dessert

Easy Shrimp Cocktail from The Blond Cook

Crispy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus from Wholesome Yum

Savory Italian Ground Pork and Leek Meatballs from Fearless Dining

Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites with Brown Sugar Glaze from What the Fork

My Best Party Appetizer – Crab Mousse from The Heritage Cook

 

VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

For variety, some healthier options, and to suit everyone’s tastes, here are a collection of vegetarian appetizers that will please even the pickiest eaters.

Italian Potato Skins from Poet in the Pantry

Healthy Tomato Basil White Bean Dip from Peas and Crayons

Roasted Beet and Garlic Hummus from The Roasted Root

Spiced Pumpkin Basil Cheese Ball from Spabettie

Parsnip, Sage and White Bean Soup Shooters from The Food Hunter’s Guide

Baba Ghanoush Hummus from Strength and Sunshine

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushroom Caps from Vegetarian Mamma

Whipped Goat Cheese Pomegranate Bites from Nutmeg Nanny

Grain-Free Brie en Croute with Fig Jam and Marcona Almonds from Kumquat

Gluten Free Easy Baked Jalapeno Cheese Crisps from Cotter Crunch

Citrus Marinated Olives from Cricket’s Confections

Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) from Mon Petit Four

Plant-Based Party Platters from Food by Mars

Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer with Raspberries from The Tomato Tart

Sweet and Savory Potato Bites with Cranberry-Pecan Caramelized Onions from Cooking on the Weekends

Easy Artichoke White Bean Dip from Tasting Page

Veggie Dip Poppers from Cooking on the Front Burners

Blackberry Compote Spicy Pecan Baked Brie from Foolproof Living

Jalapeno Black-Eyed Pea Hummus from Kitchen Treaty

Dill Roasted Fingerlings with Garlic Aioli from Food by Mars

Greek Yogurt Dip with Kale and Parmesan from Food Faith Fitness

Cranberry Goat Cheese Gluten Free Crostini from Cotter Crunch

Cool Vegan Dill Pickle Dip Bread Bowl from Spabettie

Hot Corn Dip (Dairy and Gluten Free) from Vegetarian Mamma

Baked Brie with Maple Spiced Apples (Gluten-Free) from The Roasted Root

Lemon Rosemary Whipped Goat Cheese from Spoonful of Flavor

Preserved Lemon and Mint Whipped Feta Dip from Nutmeg Nanny

Healthy Queso Dip from Spicy RD Nutrition

Tangerine Caprese Skewers from Cooking on the Weekends

Cranberry Bake Brie from Chocolate Moosey

Spicy Southwestern Spinach Dip from Saving Dessert

Gluten Free Spinach and Leek Cheese Fondue from Fearless Dining

Gluten Free Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks from Wholesome Yum

 

DESSERT BITES

The highlight for many is a dessert buffet at the end of the evening. These beautiful treats will definitely close the party on a sweet note and send everyone home with a smile!

Vegan “Fried” Ice Cream Bombs from Strength and Sunshine

Tiramisu Gluten Free Chocolate Truffles from My Gluten Free Miami

Whipped Caramel Fruit Dip from Cricket’s Confections

DIY Grapefruit-Pomegranate Gummies from Donuts, Dressed and Dirt

Gluten Free Apple Hand Pies with Wine Caramel from The Tomato Tart

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Pomegranate and Honey from Foolproof Living

Vegan Truffles with Champagne from Food Faith Fitness

Epic Dessert Charcuterie Platter from Fork and Beans

No Bake Raspberry Lemon Cookie Cups from Spoonful of Flavor

Dutch Doughnuts – Oliebollen (Gluten-Free) from I’m Gluten Free

Gluten Free Champagne Cake from Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Meyer Lemon Curd from The Heritage Cook

 

Wishing you the happiest of New Year celebrations and may your year be delicious and bright!

 

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