Save the good luck and virtuous living for New Year’s Day. When it comes to New Year’s Eve foods, decadent is the word. As the end cap to the holiday season, the night is for hedonistic pursuits—even if those pursuits are getting into your comfiest velour jammies and settling in for the night.
Below, you’ll find our favorite drinks, appetizers, and even sit-down dinners (not everyone wants to go to a cocktail party) to serve for the holiday. Wine contributor André Mack will teach you the ins and outs of shopping for sparkling wine—and how to choose a bottle for a special occasion, no matter your budget. Then we’ll get into why opening a bottle of Champagne for your New Year’s Eve party should be the quietest thing you do all night. And last, we’ll dig into some desserts, because every New Year’s Eve should end on a sweet note.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro
Whether you’re hosting the best New Year’s Eve party on the block or headed straight for the couch, you’re going to need some snacks. This collection of our favorite finger foods features melty Brie Bites With Jezebel Sauce, store-bought potato chips that we’ve gussied up with Old Bay seasoning, marinated mozzarella balls with sweet pickled peppers, and plenty more crowd-pleasing party foods.
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Hungry for More?
Try Spinach and Artichoke Dip enriched with cream cheese and Parmesan, lamb meatballs plated with yogurt and mint pesto, a melange of fried salami with dates and pecans, or a pistachio-crusted cheese ball. Or check out our favorite appetizer galleries, below.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by JoJo Li
