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Forget a night on the town. There's no better way to celebrate New Year's Eve with the ones you love most than with a special dinner together. So you can enjoy the evening, too, plan your menu using our favorite easy New Year's Eve recipes. All are either quick to make, can be made ahead of time, or prepped ahead and finished right before serving.
Baked Camembert with Bacon, Rosemary, and Pine Nuts
We're declaring this the easiest New Year's Eve appetizer ever. But given how special it looks, no one will never guess. Simply bake a whole wheel of brie or camembert cheese with rosemary sprigs, then serve alongside chopped bacon and nuts and crostini.
Pomegranate Skirt-Steak Kebabs
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If grilling is a New Year's Eve thing in your family, try these party-ready steak kebabs. The meat is marinated overnight and then it takes just 10 minutes to pull off this impressive meal.
Banana Cream Pudding
Nostalgic, creamy, and altogether dreamy, everyone will want seconds of this old-time dessert. It's a make-ahead wonder you can prep and chill, then serve with a flourish as the finale to your New Year's Eve dinner.
Honey-Sesame Popcorn
Upgrade your popcorn with a few sweet and savory elements worthy of a New Year's Eve celebration. A low-maintenance caramel made from honey, sugar, water, and butter is poured over the popped kernels, which are then garnished with sesame seeds.
Pigs in Blankets
Make a homemade version of an all-time favorite party appetizer. Flavorful cooked sausages are rolled in store-bought puff pastry, then sliced for an easy bite. It's impossible to have just one!
Roman-Style Thin-Crust Pizzas
Looking for the fun and ease of pizza on New Year's Eve but with a slightly fancy spin? Here are three inspired combinations of toppings so everyone can taste what they want—ricotta-peas-prosciutto; spinach-Parmigiano-pepper flakes; and potato-red onion-arugula.
Rosemary-and-Garlic Lamb Chops
On a chilly night, these braised lamb chops served over mashed potatoes make a comforting meal. The whole dish comes together in 35 minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to join in the New Year's Eve celebrations.
Milk-Chocolate Pudding Cupcakes
Perfect for a crowd, these quadruple-chocolate cupcakes are luxurious and sure to dazzle guests on New Year's Eve. They're chocolate cupcakes filled with chocolate pudding and topped with chocolate ganache and chocolate curls. Need we say more?
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Here's a retro classic that's sure to please your crowd. Chicken cordon bleu combines a soft, melty ham-and-cheese stuffing with a crispy panko crust.
Strawberries-and-Cream Stack Cake
Here's a real celebration cake—and a no-bake dessert to boot. This gorgeous make-ahead treat is layered with a creamy combo of whipped mascarpone and heavy cream, caramel, store-bought ladyfingers, and berries. The flavors meld in the refrigerator, and the dessert takes on a texture just like sponge cake. If the strawberries at your local store don't seem New Year's Eve-worthy, swap in raspberries.
Swiss-Fondue Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food and this version is done just right. With three kinds of unique Swiss cheeses, this fancy pasta is perfect for a celebratory dinner.
Pork Wellington with Prosciutto and Spinach-Mushroom Stuffing
A Wellington is a traditional entrée just right for a very special dinner. The dish is typically made with beef, but we think this version made with pork tenderloin—and proscuitto— is even better. You can prep some of the recipe in advance, to ease day-of work.
Eggnog Semifreddo Genoise Cake with Meringue Frosting
Semifreddo, which is a semi-frozen mousse-like dessert, doesn't just have to be served in summer. In fact, it makes a fabulous holiday dessert, especially when covered in a luscious toasted meringue.
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Dill
A mix of mushrooms, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese bring lots of umami flavor to creamy risotto. This version is made with nutty barley, which creates a risotto with more texture than using traditional arborio rice.
Test Kitchen's Favorite Buffalo Wings
Get the party started with our best-ever buffalo wings. The sauce has some serious heat thanks to nearly a cup of Frank's RedHot sauce.
Oil-Poached Halibut With Fennel, Tomatoes, and Mashed Potatoes
This attractive preparation of halibut is light, fragrant, and buttery. If you want a restaurant-worthy dish that's easy to make at home, this olive oil-poached dish is the answer.
Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms with Egg Noodles
This one-skillet dinner is easy on the cook, but special enough for a celebratory family dinner. The chicken breasts and noodles are coated in an irresistible and easy sauce made with mustard, broth, and cream cheese.
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