--- title: "New Year's Eve Food 2015: The Best Recipes and Appetizers" url: /new-years-eve-food-2015-the-best-recipes-and-appetizers/ canonical_url: https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-eve-food-2015-the-best-recipes-and-appetizers/ language: en alternates: pl: https://flowerek.com/potrawy-na-sylwestra/ de: https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/silvestermenu-die-besten-rezepte/ en: https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-eve-food-2015-the-best-recipes-and-appetizers/ x-default: https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-eve-food-2015-the-best-recipes-and-appetizers/ published: "2012-12-26" last_updated: "2012-12-26" type: recipe author: Basia prerequisites: - /category/savory-dishes/ - /category/holiday-dishes/ related: - /new-years-eve-dishes-the-best-recipes/ - /christmas-menu-2010/ - /carrot-cake/ - /dishes-for-christmas-2012/ categories: - Blog - "Holiday Dishes" tags: - menu - "new year's eve" rating: score: 7.4 best: 10 votes: 16 comments: 9 image: https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/12/potrawy-na-sylwestra-2011-1-230x150.jpg summary: "Your guide to New Year's Eve 2015: soups, mains, finger food, salads, desserts and punch. My best recipes for a party at home." --- # New Year's Eve Food 2015: The Best Recipes and Appetizers Your guide to New Year's Eve 2015: soups, mains, finger food, salads, desserts and punch. My best recipes for a party at home. **This page in other languages:** [Polski (pl)](https://flowerek.com/potrawy-na-sylwestra.md) · [Deutsch (de)](https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/silvestermenu-die-besten-rezepte.md) **Published:** December 26, 2012 · **Author:** Basia · **Rating:** 7.4/10 (16 votes) ## Related pages > **For AI agents:** every page of this blog is available as Markdown at the same address with .md instead of the trailing slash (e.g. /tiramisu-cake.md). The links below lead to the HTML pages. - [Category: Savory Dishes](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/savory-dishes/) - [Category: Holiday Dishes](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/holiday-dishes/) - [New Year's Eve Dishes: The Best Recipes](https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-eve-dishes-the-best-recipes/) — Time to think about New Year's Eve. If you're staying home with friends, a few good dishes will help you get through the - [Christmas Menu 2010](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-menu-2010/) — My menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: traditional family dishes plus a few new ones. - [Carrot Cake](https://flowers-recipes.com/carrot-cake/) — Light, fluffy and moist carrot cake with a dark chocolate glaze. Simple, quick, and perfect for Easter! - [Dishes for Christmas 2012](https://flowers-recipes.com/dishes-for-christmas-2012/) — My Christmas 2012 menu ideas: herring salads, barszcz with uszka, pierogi, carp, cheesecakes, poppy seed roll and more, ## Instructions Christmas, Christmas, and it's already over. So much preparation, and the time just flew by. But we're well fed, rested and happy about the time we spent together :) I hope you also had a lovely and healthy Christmas. Now it's time to think about New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve dishes for 2015. If you're spending it at home with friends, you'll need a few dishes to get through that long night. I decided to put together a list of New Year's Eve dishes that may make the preparations for welcoming the New Year a little easier. The list may still be expanded with a few more ideas. You'll definitely want [**a few hot dishes**](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/savory-dishes/) and [New Year's Eve salads](https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-eve-dishes-the-best-recipes/). New Year's Eve dishes 2011 **[Red barszcz](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-eve-red-barszcz-polish-beet-soup/)** (Polish beet soup), a repeat from Christmas Eve. But it's a perfect New Year's Eve dish: warming and simple to make. barszcz This time we won't need the uszka (little mushroom dumplings) for the barszcz, but **[pierogi with cabbage and mushrooms](https://flowers-recipes.com/pierogi-with-sauerkraut-and-mushrooms-filling-recipe/)** (Polish dumplings) will be just perfect. ![cabbage with mushrooms, a pierogi filling](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2010/12/kapusta-z-grzybami-230x150.jpg "cabbage with mushrooms, a pierogi filling") cabbage with mushrooms, a pierogi filling Or **[pierogi with lentils](https://flowers-recipes.com/pierogi-with-lentils-by-m-kuro-filling-recipe/)**, which go well with barszcz, but also without it. I like them best pan-fried. pierogi with lentils by M. Kuroń [Baked camembert](https://flowers-recipes.com/baked-camembert/), simple and quick, and it goes wonderfully with a good wine and a warm baguette. Baked camembert **[Potato soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/creamy-parmentier-potato-soup-potage-parmentier/)** also fits the New Year's Eve menu beautifully. It's uncomplicated to make. creamy Parmentier potato soup Among the soups, **[cream of leek soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/wonderful-cream-of-leek-soup-with-bacon/)** is also a great choice. It's also simple and quick to make, and cheap on top of that. wonderful cream of leek soup with bacon [**Potato soup with parsnip**](https://flowers-recipes.com/potato-parsnip-soup-and-my-blogs-second-birthday/), warming, filling, delicate and creamy. potato soup with parsnip If you have more time for preparations, I recommend the delicious **[French onion soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/french-onion-soup/).** ![French onion soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/02/francuska-zupa-cebulowa.jpg "French onion soup") French onion soup And for those who like culinary adventures, the **[Thai banana soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/thai-banana-soup-with-chili/)** is just the thing, and it warms you up wonderfully. banana soup with chili Maybe you have some leftover fish after Christmas? **[Fish soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/fish-soup-two-ways/)** is excellent on a cold winter day, too. It warms you up and lifts your mood. fish soup [Green cucumber soup](https://flowers-recipes.com/green-cucumber-soup/), which you can make without much work. Green cucumber soup For a large number of guests, **[chili con carne](https://flowers-recipes.com/chili-con-carne/)** is the best. You can, and even should, make it a day ahead. chili con carne [Flammkuchen](https://flowers-recipes.com/flammkuchen/), a simple, “poor man's” version of pizza that I love to make, usually for dinner. Just like with pizza, you can top a Flammkuchen with whatever you like. ![Flammkuchen](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2013/04/flammkuchen-230x150.jpg) Flammkuchen Roasts and poultry are a perfect fit for a New Year's Eve meal, especially if you're planning a hot dinner. **[Jamie Oliver's chicken in milk](https://flowers-recipes.com/chicken-in-milk/)** is inexpensive and incredibly simple. Chicken prepared this way comes out perfect and tender, with crispy, browned skin. chicken in milk Another chicken, which is basically a whole meal. Just add a salad on the side and dinner is ready. The chorizo gives **[Spanish-style chicken](https://flowers-recipes.com/spanish-style-chicken-by-jamie-oliver/)** a slightly spicy, “smoky” flavor. Spanish-style chicken The same goes for [**roasted chicken with potatoes and zucchini**.](https://flowers-recipes.com/roast-chicken-with-potatoes-and-zucchini/) This is also an easy New Year's Eve dish that is sure to turn out well. roasted chicken with potatoes and zucchini **[Lazy (or busy) gołąbki](https://flowers-recipes.com/lazy-go-bki-lazy-stuffed-cabbage-rolls/)** (cabbage rolls, here in a quick patty version) are another excellent solution. The patties are quick to shape. You get quite a lot of them, but they taste just as good reheated, and you can freeze the extras. lazy gołąbki **[Pieczeń huzarska](https://flowers-recipes.com/piecze-huzarska-hussars-roast/)** (Hussar-style roast) takes a bit more time to prepare, but it's worth it. pieczeń huzarska The last meat idea for your New Year's Eve menu is [**pork tenderloin with apricots**.](https://flowers-recipes.com/pork-tenderloin-with-apricots/) The apricots give the tenderloin a fresh, slightly sweet flavor. pork tenderloin with apricots **Finger food** is a very convenient choice for New Year's Eve. The most popular appetizers are probably small sandwiches. Their base is most often a [**baguette.**](https://flowers-recipes.com/world-bread-day-baguette/) Of course, it's best when you bake it yourself. Baguette **[Falafel](https://flowers-recipes.com/falafel-with-arugula-salad-and-tahini-sauce/)** can be served with lettuce, but it's also an excellent snack. Falafel with arugula salad and tahini sauce The [pumpernickel and salmon appetizer](https://flowers-recipes.com/pumpernickel-and-salmon-appetizer/) is simple and quick to make. It's perfect for nibbling, for example with a nice glass of wine. ![Pumpernickel and salmon appetizer](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2013/01/pumpernikel-lachs-snack-230x150.jpg) Pumpernickel and salmon appetizer [**Eggs stuffed with salmon spread**](https://flowers-recipes.com/eggs-stuffed-with-salmon-spread/), not just for Easter. You can also use pumpernickel instead of the egg. ![Eggs stuffed with salmon spread](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2012/03/jajka-faszerowane-lososiem-230x150.jpg) Eggs stuffed with salmon spread [**Tomato appetizer**](https://flowers-recipes.com/tomato-appetizer/), it smells like summer vacation, but it tastes great any time of year. tomato appetizer [**Herring with curry sauce,**](https://flowers-recipes.com/herring-with-curry-sauce/) served with toothpicks, will invite everyone to nibble. Herring with curry sauce **[Dates stuffed with blue cheese](https://flowers-recipes.com/dates-stuffed-with-blue-cheese/)** are a great accompaniment to wine. Dates stuffed with blue cheese [**Goat cheese appetizer with prosciutto and sage**](https://flowers-recipes.com/goat-cheese-appetizer-with-prosciutto-and-sage/) goes well with wine; it's very simple and quick, and aromatic at the same time. Goat cheese appetizer with pancetta and sage [**Salmon appetizer**](https://flowers-recipes.com/salmon-appetizer/), uncomplicated but very appetizing. Salmon appetizer [**Zucchini omelet**](https://flowers-recipes.com/zucchini-omelet-and-a-contest-that-smells-of-spain/), straight from Spain. Zucchini omelet **[Mini hot dogs](https://flowers-recipes.com/mini-hot-dogs/)** – incredibly easy, cheap and quick. These little yeast rolls with a sausage inside are perfect for nibbling or as a side to beer. ![mini hot dogs](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/11/mini-hot-dogi-230x150.jpg "mini hot dogs") mini hot dogs [Puff pastry with apple and gorgonzola](https://flowers-recipes.com/puff-pastry-with-apples-and-gorgonzola-cheese/) with walnuts. Little pockets with an unusual filling, but they go great with drinks, and even with soups. Puff pastry with apple and gorgonzola An even quicker and easier New Year's Eve dish is **[breadsticks wrapped in bacon](https://flowers-recipes.com/twisted-bacon-sticks/).** breadsticks wrapped in bacon Savory **[muffins with bell pepper and feta](https://flowers-recipes.com/bell-pepper-and-feta-muffins/)**, which you can make a day ahead. muffins with bell pepper and feta **[Cheese cookies](https://flowers-recipes.com/crumbly-cheese-cookies/)**, perfect with beer. crumbly cheese cookies **[Little pretzels](https://flowers-recipes.com/little-pretzels/)** are also perfect for nibbling. You can make them as plain round cookies, either sweet or salty. Pretzels Tasty, light and foolproof **[cheese balls in an herb coating](https://flowers-recipes.com/cheese-balls-in-a-green-coating-of-wild-garlic-dandelion-chives-and-nettle-and-a-few-words/)** and **[grapes in gorgonzola](https://flowers-recipes.com/grapes-in-gorgonzola-and-nuts-dinner-menu-part-i/).** cheese balls in a green coating grapes in gorgonzola and nuts And always good for nibbling **[in between: cebulaki](https://flowers-recipes.com/cebulaki/)** (little onion buns). cebulaki **[Green onion skewers](https://flowers-recipes.com/green-onion-skewers/),** which are perfect as a side to meats or simply as a snack. ![Green onion skewers](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/06/szaszlyki-z-dymki1-230x150.jpg "Green onion skewers") Green onion skewers **[Omelet rolls with Baba Ghanouj and roasted bell pepper](https://flowers-recipes.com/eggplant-dip-baba-ghanouj-and-an-omelet-and-roasted-pepper-appetizer/)**. Simple, tasty and colorful. Omelet rolls with Baba Ghanouj And for raw vegetables, as a dip, **[yogurt sauce](https://flowers-recipes.com/yogurt-sauce-for-broccoli-and-more/).** yogurt sauce for vegetables **[Baba Ghanouj, a dip made from roasted (or grilled) eggplant](https://flowers-recipes.com/eggplant-dip-baba-ghanouj-and-an-omelet-and-roasted-pepper-appetizer/).** Excellent with sandwiches (I like it best with pumpernickel), crackers and raw vegetables. Baba Ghanouj eggplant dip/spread If you're planning to serve **bread** or small sandwiches, various spreads will be perfect, for example **[tuna spread](https://flowers-recipes.com/tuna-spread-with-olives/), [leek and cheese spread](https://flowers-recipes.com/leek-and-cheese-bread-spread/), [mackerel spread](https://flowers-recipes.com/smoked-mackerel-and-egg-spread/) or [salmon rillettes](https://flowers-recipes.com/salmon-rillettes/).** ![tuna spread with olives](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/11/pasta-z-tunczyka1.jpg "tuna spread with olives") tuna spread with olives leek bread spread mackerel and egg spread ![salmon rillettes](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/10/rillettes-z-lososia-230x150.jpg "salmon rillettes") salmon rillettes Among the **salads**, I suggest the salad with **[bulgur and roasted vegetables](https://flowers-recipes.com/bulgur-with-roasted-grilled-vegetables/), the [neighbor's salad](https://flowers-recipes.com/neighbors-salad/)** and the **[light salmon salad](https://flowers-recipes.com/light-salmon-salad-with-mustard-dill-sauce/).** ![bulgur with vegetables](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/07/bulgur-z-warzywami-z-grilla1-230x150.jpg "bulgur with vegetables") bulgur with vegetables Neighbor's salad ![light salmon salad with mustard-dill sauce](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/07/lekka-salatka-z-lososiem-i-sosem-musztardowo-koperkowym1.jpg "light salmon salad with mustard-dill sauce") light salmon salad with mustard-dill sauce [**Waldorf salad**](https://flowers-recipes.com/waldorf-salad/), fresh, delicate and light. Waldorf salad If you want to surprise your guests with an [elegant dish](https://flowers-recipes.com/grapes-in-gorgonzola-and-nuts-dinner-menu-part-i/), I suggest **[scallops with cauliflower puree](https://flowers-recipes.com/scallops-with-cauliflower-pur-e-and-caper-raisin-sauce-or-dinner-menu-part-ii/).** scallops with cauliflower puree and caper-raisin sauce But there can be no party without **[dessert](https://flowers-recipes.com/category/desserts/).** **[Baked apples](https://flowers-recipes.com/baked-apples-with-raisins-and-almonds-and-a-second-drawing-for-the-pre-christmas-giveaway/)** are a winter classic that both kids and grown-ups will enjoy. Baked apples with raisins and almonds You can prepare the **[leftover challah dessert](https://flowers-recipes.com/leftover-challah-dessert/)** ahead of time. The top of this dessert is sweet and crunchy, slightly caramelized, while the inside is a bit like pudding in texture. ![leftover challah dessert](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/10/chalkowy-deser1-230x150.jpg "leftover challah dessert") leftover challah dessert A cake that is still a hit at my house even after years, and that I think everyone loves – **[rafaello](https://flowers-recipes.com/rafaello-coconut-cake/).** It simply has to be on the New Year's Eve menu. ![rafaello cake](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2011/10/rafaello1.jpg "rafaello cake") rafaello cake **[Cup dessert with cream cheese and currants](https://flowers-recipes.com/cream-cheese-and-currant-dessert-cups/)** is very quick to make, but you can prepare it a day ahead and take it out of the fridge a dozen or so minutes before serving. You can use any frozen or fresh fruit. cup dessert with cream cheese and currants You can't resist these little ones. They're adorable and delicious. They just jump into your hands – **[vanilla mini cupcakes with farmer's cheese frosting](https://flowers-recipes.com/vanilla-cupcakes-with-farmers-cheese-frosting/)**. vanilla mini cupcakes Also small, delicate and heavenly tasty, crunchy on the outside and chewy inside… **[macarons.](https://flowers-recipes.com/small-pretty-delicate-colorful-and-so-sweet-macarons/)** You can make them any color you like. macarons Another hit that my family never gets tired of. It's also simple and quick to make, and absolutely delicious: **[no-bake name-day cake (almond cake).](https://flowers-recipes.com/no-bake-name-day-cake/)** ![no-bake name-day cake](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2010/12/torcik-imieninowy.jpg "no-bake name-day cake") no-bake name-day cake And finally, **[New Year's faworki roses](https://flowers-recipes.com/new-years-faworki-roses/), [donuts](https://flowers-recipes.com/donuts-doughnuts-p-czki-donaty-or-p-czki-with-a-hole/)** and **[faworki (chrusty)](https://flowers-recipes.com/almond-faworki/)** (crispy fried pastry ribbons), which I think everyone knows. faworki roses donuts almond faworki [**Schmalzgebäck**](https://flowers-recipes.com/square-bite-size-doughnuts-schmalzgeb-ck/), tiny, addictive pączki (Polish donuts) from Germany. Bite-sized pączki / Schmalzgebäck **Gniazdka (“nests”), Spanish donuts or Viennese donuts**. Whatever they're called, they're known and loved by many. ![Gniazdka, Viennese donuts, Spanish donuts](https://flowers-recipes.com/images/2012/01/gniazdka3.jpg) Gniazdka, Viennese donuts, Spanish donuts And to drink, **[punch](https://flowers-recipes.com/punch/).** Seriously warming and seriously good :) I suggest you get the rum, white wine, a few extras and punch cups ready, and I wish you lots of fun! **[Apple punch](https://flowers-recipes.com/apple-punch/),** delicious with or without alcohol. If you're planning to spend New Year's Eve outdoors, I suggest taking the punch along in a thermos, and it will warm you up beautifully. Apple punch I hope you'll find something for yourself in my New Year's Eve food suggestions. I wish you happy preparations and a sparkling celebration :) ## Comments (9) - **tuptusia** · 2011-12-28 17:42 I'm still munching on makowiec, and you're already suggesting New Year's Eve dishes :) But it's such a nice collection, I'll use something in January for my birthday! :) - **flowerek (Author)** · 2011-12-28 18:48 · reply Thank you, Tuptuś, my makowiec has been eaten up ages ago :) A few more things will still get added to the list :) - **Natalia** · 2011-12-29 13:08 Great article, some of these dishes will definitely make it onto my table on New Year's Eve ;) - **flowerek (Author)** · 2011-12-29 23:33 · reply I'm so glad the suggestions will come in handy. - **wladzia** · 2011-12-30 18:54 Beautiful selection, there's plenty to choose from. At my place there will be chicken and the wrapped breadsticks, maybe onion soup too, because it's delicious. Happy New Year 2012 and lots more wonderful culinary ideas in the new year. - **Julia** · 2012-12-31 13:03 Really great suggestions for New Year's Eve night. At my place there will definitely be cheese cookies, pretzels, chicken in milk, and the onion soup my kids love so much. Wishing you a Happy New Year :) - **flowerek (Author)** · 2013-01-02 21:59 · reply I hope your New Year's Eve was fun and delicious :) Happy New Year to you too :) - **trylak** · 2013-12-29 09:21 Veeery useful recipes! This year I'll definitely make the cheese cookies, onion soup, onion rings and bacon breadsticks :) I just don't know yet which main dish to pick, but it will definitely be one of the dishes from these recipes :) Thank you for the invaluable help! - **flowerek (Author)** · 2013-12-29 12:59 I'm so glad you like my suggestions. 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