Ring in 2025 with Delicious Flair

As the year draws to a close, what better way to celebrate New Year's Eve than with a thoughtfully crafted menu that sets the tone for a night of celebration? Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy evening at home with loved ones, here are some menu ideas that will elevate your New Year’s Eve gathering and help you toast to 2025 in style.

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Jalapeno Poppers

  • Ingredients

    12 jalapeno peppers 1 pkg cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded cheddar cheese½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper12 regular slices bacon Cooking spray Toothpicks

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.

    In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.

    Wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the peppers on the
    baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.

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Roasted Garlic Dip

  • Ingredients

    3 heads garlic
    1 tsp olive oil
    1 pkg cream cheese, softened
    1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    ½ cup parmesan cheese
    ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
    ¼ cup mayonnaise
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1-2 tbsp garlic powder

  • Directions

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut off the tops of each garlic head and place in the centre of a large piece of aluminum foil. Lightly drizzle them with olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Loosely wrap the foil around the garlic heads and bake for 1 hour. Cool, and then squeeze the garlic heads to remove the soft cloves.

    In a medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients, reserving ½ cup of mozzarella cheese. Add garlic cloves and mix well. Spread dip into a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly. Cool slightly before serving with crackers or sliced baguettes.

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Shrimp Crustini

  • Ingredients

    16 mini croissants or small brioche rolls
    2 lb. raw shrimp, thawed
    2 tsp. Salt
    Large bowl of ice water
    ¼ cup lemon juice

    Dressing
    1 cup mayonnaise
    1 cup diced celery
    ½ cup chopped green onions ¼ cup chopped dill
    ¼ cup chopped chives
    ¼ cup chopped parsley
    2 tsp. chopped capers
    2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
    1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
    1 tbsp. lemon juice
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp. paprika
    ½ tsp. garlic salt
    ¼ tsp. onion powder
    ½ tsp. salt
    ½ tsp. pepper

  • Directions

    In a large pot, boil water with two tsp. of salt and ¼ cup of lemon juice. When water comes to a boil, add shrimp, cooking for two to three minutes. Immediately remove from heat and allow to cool in a large bowl of ice water.

    In a medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Remove shrimp from ice water and chop well. Add to the dressing mixture until well combined. Slice each croissant or brioche rolls in half lengthwise and add a scoop of shrimp mixture and top with an additional squeeze of lemon juice, salt, pepper and parsley.. Place the remaining roll slice on top of the mixture, and serve.

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Chocolate Chip Dip 

  • Ingredients

    1 pkg cream cheese, softened
    ¼ cup butter, softened
    ¾ cup icing sugar
    2 tbsp. brown sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 cup chocolate chips

  • Directions

    In a large bowl, add cream cheese, butter, sugars, salt, and vanilla.Mix until well blended, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Fold in chocolate chips. Refrigerate for one hour. Serve with graham crackers, butter cookies and fresh fruit.  

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