New Year's Eve Recipes

Grandma likes to pull out all stops when it comes to ringing in the New Year. And she’s here to help you do the same--whether you’re passing elegant nibbles and bites at a cocktail party, hosting a  formal sit-down affair or simply serving a few friends some delicate desserts before the clock chimes twelve.

Notable Nibbles and Starters
Passing trays of savory bite-size treats
is a special way to welcome in the
New Year.

Deviled Ham Puffs
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Brie & Walnut Purses
Puff Pastry Wreath
Smoked Salmon Ball
Mushroom Croustades
Chicken & Almond Bites
Blue Cheese Grapes
Ham & Pepper Jelly Bites
Pastry Olive Bundles
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Ham Spread on Mini Rolls
Mushrooms Rockefeller
Ham & Asparagus Mornay
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Five-Onion Soup
Leek & Mushroom Soup

Elegant Entrees
Why not celebrate the New Year--and
special friendships--by hosting a sophisticated
dinner party for your closest pals?

Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin
Quick Veal Cutlets
Veal with Blackberry Sauce
Individual Beef Wellingtons
Standing Rib Roast
Steak Diane with Couscous
Grilled Steak with Béarnaise
Bordeaux Beef Skillet
Deluxe Steak Dinner
Peppered Beef Rib Roast
Burgundy Lamb Shanks
Herb-Roasted Lamb Dijon
Veal Roast & Onions
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Florentine
Chicken Wellington
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Glazed Stuffed Cornish Hens
Classic French Chicken
Baked Chicken Kiev
Phyllo Chicken Rolls
Crab-Stuffed Shrimp
Maple-Glazed Salmon
Creamy Seafood Newburg
Salmon with Dill Sauce

Delightful Desserts
Go ahead and indulge in a sumptuous
sweet—New Year's Eve doesn’t come
along every day!

Whipping Cream Cake
Raspberry Fool
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Fruit Basket Fondue
Creme Caramel
Mocha Cream Torte
Chocolate Truffle Mousse
Pineapple Meringue Torte
Chocolate Pots de Creme
Frozen Coffee Parfaits
Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Luscious Raspberry Tart
Berries & Cream Tarts
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Strawberry Angel Roll
Decadent Petits Fours
Snow White Cake
Chocolate Peppermint Bars
Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti
Chocolate-Dipped Crescents
Mini Lemon Sandwiches
Chocolate Pirouettes

As for drinks, Grandma always like to go festive with Sparkling Cranberry Punch or Pink Champagne Punch.