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Our favorite festive recipes for ringing in the New Year! We've got you covered with everything from appetizers to desserts.
It's hard to believe, but 2022 is coming to a close! How do you like to celebrate the holiday? We love having a nice dinner at home to avoid the craziness of dining out. If you feel the same way, this post is for you.
We've rounded up lots of delicious recipes, perfect for ringing in the New Year. There are great appetizers and snacks, delicious dinner recipes and elegant desserts. We even have a great recipe for Hoppin John for New Year's Day. There's something for every celebration. Happy New Year!
How to Create a Great Cheeseboard
Whether you invite friends for appetizers, want to create an easy pre-dinner nibble or decide to make a meal out of one of these fabulous arrays of deliciousness, here are some tips on how to create a great cheeseboard.
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds
A delicious snack, cocktail nibble or salad topper, all in one easy recipe! But beware: these Sweet and Spicy Roasted Almonds are difficult to stop eating!
Strawberry Balsamic Baked Wings
These Strawberry Balsamic Baked Wings are baked, not fried and so easy. They're also outrageously delicious so be sure to make plenty!
Parmesan Crisps with Thyme and Sea Salt
Super easy and elegant, these delicious little Italian-inspired bites are great with cocktails, on salads or as a soup topping.
Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs
These make-ahead Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs are light, lean and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavor. Serve them as an appetizer or main course!
Brown Butter Tomato Shrimp and Grits
With a creamy, brown butter-tomato-wine sauce, this Shrimp and Grits recipe is easy enough for weeknights but also VERY dinner party-worthy! This fabulous meal in a bowl also features barely cooked fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet, tender shrimp and smoky Andouille sausage served over a bed of white cheddar grits.
Easy Pan Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce
This fabulous Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce is one of those delicious dinners that comes together quickly, enough to serve on a weeknight, yet it's perfect for a fancy dinner party.
Make-Ahead Italian Sausage Puttanesca
This Italian Sausage Puttanesca is a delicious entree for a dinner party, but it's also great for a weeknight meal. It can be made ahead, freezes well and its a big hit with young and old alike!
Healthy, Hearty Hoppin' John
This healthy, hearty version of Hoppin' John is bursting with delicious flavor and includes lots of fresh veggies in addition to the traditional black-eyed peas, pork and rice.
Easy Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This Easy Black-Eye Pea Salad is perfect for New Years but will also bring rave reviews at picnics, potlucks and family get-togethers, year round!
Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake (Kladdkaka)
Kladdkaka (aka Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake) is one of Sweden's most beloved (and easy) desserts and every chocolate lover's dream come true! This version is also a one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that comes together quickly with pantry staples!
Salted Butterscotch Panna Cotta
Although this silky-smooth, crazy-delicious Salted Butterscotch Panna Cotta has a fancy name and beautiful presentation, it may go down in history as one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make!
Thought for the day:
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In a loud voice they were saying:
"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"
Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea,
and all that is in them, saying,
"To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
Revelation 5:12-13
What we're listening to for inspiration:
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Our family's annual Christmas baking day this year included your Apple Cider Caramel Corn recipe, what a yummy treat! and not at all difficult to prepare. I did have to use apple juice instead of cider but put a splash of apple cider vinegar in it to give it a little tang. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe ideas, I always look forward to getting them in my email. Love the scripture and music you are listening to also, they bring me much joy!
Thank you for the kind comment, Terri! Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your faith in each and every post from the Cafe!
God bless you and your ministry-- reaching out to everyone, sharing a meal (recipe!), and
glorifying our Lord. I wonder how many souls you have led to Christ !!!! Hallelujah !
Thanks, Susan - such an encouraging comment! We do claim the promise that "God's Word never comes back void"! Hope you have a blessed New Year!
Thank you for sharing your faith! I loved the link to the Chris Tomlon song!
I'm so glad, Colleen!💕
Finally getting around to thanking you for the email with your six adorable grandkids in it. What a great pic of you all - even the dogs! Thank you for sharing that. My five grandkids are the light of my life. Being a grandparent is the best! Happy New Year! (P.S., love your recipes. Many have become staples at my house.)
Aww, thanks so much, Joni. We appreciate you taking the time! I'm sure you know how many pics it takes to get one good one of everyone! 😂