40 Amazingly Easy & Elegant New Year's Recipes

Happy New Year!

This is a re-post from last year with updated recipes and photos.

Are you ready to ring in the new year? That is a big YES from me! Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve? Perhaps you are having a small gathering or spending a quiet evening with your significant other(s)?

However you are celebrating this year, consider Cherchies® your New Year's Eve party planner. We have included 40 of our favorite easy, mouth-watering recipe ideas to make your evening stress-free, easy and elegant!

Here's to a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2023. Happy New Year, friends! Thank you for your loyalty to us since 1978! Enjoy our 40 favorite New Year's recipes!

Appetizers - Perhaps you like to nibble throughout the evening. These quick and easy appetizer ideas are perfect for an appetizer night. Choose from a few or several:)

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe- The flavors burst will overload your taste buds!
Shrimp Ceviche Shooters- Small bites with huge flavor!
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Crunchy, salty, and sweet, all wrapped up in a bacon bundle. Serve with Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard

Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard- Sweet, savory and easy.
Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Perfect for vegetables, crackers, or a dip for shrimp- featuring our signature spice, Lem 'n Dill Seasoning Blend
Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- These savory fig cuties hit all the flavor notes in one tasty bite

Salmon and Dill Rollups Recipe- The perfect snack for cozying up by the fire or a fancy appetizer to share with your significant other over a bottle of bubbly.
Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- The perfect appetizer for a larger crowd.
Honey 'n Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe- Sweet and tangy. Use shorter skewers or picks for individual-sized portions.

Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheese and fruit with a kick
Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe - A timeless recipe perfect for any occasion.
A cheese plate (see How to Create an Easy Cheese Plate blog)

Garlic Krispies Recipe- A surprising crunch. Save some for yourself...they won't last long.
Best Layered Taco Dip- Perfect for a hungry crowd!
Baked Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Lemon Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Small Plates- Looking for heartier bites during the evening rather than a full meal? Then you'll want to try these delicious recipes.

Ham and Mustard Biscuits- Toast in the New Year with Champagne...mustard that is!
Herbed Antipasto Skewers Recipe- Marinated in a flavorful Basil vinaigrette, these skewers take minutes to prepare, require no cooking, and can be made in advance.
Sweet and Savory Ham & Cheese Pinwheels- We dare you to try just one!

Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers- Anything on a stick looks festive! Don't want to skewer? Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with toothpicks.
Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- Perfect for game day or game night. Enveloped in a super moist, cheesy, corn muffin and tinged with Champagne Mustard, these savory wieners will score a touchdown with your gang.
Melt in your Mouth Ribs- Slow cooked and easy. Guests can help themselves.

Champagne Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe- Serve chicken mixture in a pretty bowl with the lettuce leaves off to the side.
Lemon Dill Lox Recipe- Instead of regular sized bagels, use mini bagels!
Stacked Crab Mango Avocado Salad Recipe- Serve with crackers for everyone to enjoy!

Egg Salad Stuffed Shells- Arrange on a bed of lettuce on a platter.
Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Slice into 1 inch sections, serve with marinara sauce, and voila, instant appetizer!
Apple and Shrimp Salad Recipe- Unique ingredients for a tasty combination!

Easy Elegant Meals - Perhaps a quiet evening with your significant other(s) is more your speed to celebrate the New Year's festivities. Here are a few quick and easy recipe ideas.