Ring in the New Year with 12 Appetizing Appetizers! These small plate recipes are anything but “same old”. Embrace the Bold!
This New Year’s Eve, wow family and friends with this dazzling array of 12 gourmet appetizers. Each recipe is bursting with flavor and festive flair. From a spicy onion quiche to beef on a weck, and Thai salad with chicken and lime, we’ve got something for every palate. Click on the below links for the recipes to each of the 12 recipes. So let’s kick off 2024 with a diverse and delicious culinary celebration!
Parmesan Crusted Zuchini Bites
Our Parmesan crusted zucchini bites are crunchy and savory, with a cheesy crust that contrasts with the sweet, fresh marinara dipping sauce. The result is a divine conglomeration of mediterranean flavors and a delicious appetizer for your New Years spread!
These zuchini bites can be served as a light and low carb side, appetizer or become a piece of your healthy meals strategy. They can even be made gluten free. Prepare them on the grill or oven and enjoy a delicious alternative to frying. The versatility of this vegetable allows us to experiment with different cheeses and dipping sauces.
Pecorino Romano Crusted Zucchini Bites
Difficulty: EasyA healthy, simple, quick and delicious side using zucchini, an abundant summer vegetable
Grilled Upside Down Puff Pastry
Upside down puff pastry went viral on tik tok this past year and are a simple yet delicious option for your new years table. When grilled, these social media darlings attain a crunch and depth of flavor unequaled in the oven. The original idea made with honey and nectarines was created by Lily Ghondrati. Since then, many have posted their own variations and it seems to me there are no limits. Our grilled version, if not the first, is quite unique when compared to the majority of videos all over social media.
If you haven’t seen these before, puff pastries are a scrumptious and versatile pastry made from dough you can purchase from the supermarket. The dough for puff pastries can be used for a variety of sweet and savory dishes. It is made by layering dough and butter, then rolling and folding it. The result is a dough that when cooked is loaded with air pockets that give puff pastries their airy and flaky texture. But how it’s made is irrelevant because it is so simple to purchase at the grocery. Just defrost, roll out and create a simply delectable side or treat.
Grilled Upside Down Puff Pastry
Difficulty: EasyThree different upside down puff pastry ideas cooked either on an outdoor griddle or in the oven.
Spicy Onion and Cheese Quiche
Spicy onion quiche is perfect served as a side for dinner, lunch, brunch or even a pot luck with friends. This versatility makes it a terrific option for your New Years celebration. The sweet tenderness from the onions, paired with the spiciness of the chili peppers creates a classic ying and yang flavor you will love. Why not step outside the box a little and give this quiche a try.
Spicy Onion Quiche
Difficulty: EasyA light, unexpectedly flavorful quiche loaded with sweet onions and heat that you can control.
Costco Copycat Tortellini Salad
Our Costco copycat tortellini salad transforms a rudimentary side dish into a plate filling side that goes with whatever protein you place on your plate. The balsamic vinegar adds a specialty Italian deli taste to the salad. The ingredients can be expanded to include peppers, kidney beans, pepperoni or grilled chicken for a heartier salad. Experiment with different dressings. Substitute Greek dressing and substitute feta cheese for the mozzerella to give the salad a Greek flair! This salad will be a colorful and delicious addition to your new years menu!
Costco Copycat Tortellini Salad
Difficulty: EasyThis copycat Costco tortellini salad tastes better than the store-bought version and is kinder to your pocketbook. Think of it as macaroni salad on steroids.
Sausage and Peppers Sliders
Imagine biting into sliders made with fluffy King Hawaiian rolls, filled with juicy, spicy sausage, tender peppers and caramelized onions. The sweet and savory flavors mingle together in your mouth, creating a tropical taste sensation that may transport your taste buds to paradise.
These sliders are the perfect party food, making them perfect for your New Years menu. They’re simple to make and can easily be customized to your liking. Add cheese, spicy chili peppers, hot sauce or Siracha mayo for a kick. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as potato salad and our Costco copycat tortellini salad.
Game day Sausage and Peppers Sliders
Difficulty: EasyA deliciously perfect handheld appetizer! These sliders made with King Hawaiian rolls are sure to be a fan favorite!
Thai salad with chicken and lime (Larb Gai)
Larb Gai or Thai salad with chicken and lime is a classic Thai dish that can be served as light dinner or salad making it a different dish to try fro your New Years celebration. The minced chicken salad with lime dressing combines a mix of classic Thai flavors; hot, sour, salty and sweet. The result is a unique sweet and sour sauce with a fantastic texture and some spice. The level of heat is left to the chef. We like it hot and use 5 Thai chilis with a few shakes of habanero flakes.
Thai salad with Chicken and Lime (Larb Gai)
Difficulty: EasyA light and healthy meal or salad that is loaded with essential Thai flavors.
Open Faced Sandwich with Kale and Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions sautéed with garlic, kale and topped with pepper jack cheese makes a truly tasty vegetarian sandwich. Making this an open faced sandwich keeps the carbs low. Think of it as an adult grilled cheese! In this recipe, we have added rotisserie chicken. We have made it both ways and I can assure you, either way is delicious and a terrific add to your new years table!
Open Faced Sandwich with Kale, Caramelized Onions and Chicken
Difficulty: EasyA warm, crispy sandwich filled with kale, caramelized onions, rotisserie chicken and gooey cheese.
Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is used in so many ways and loved by so many! Made with avocado and a blend of a few high quality ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. When homemade, no preservatives are added. It’s just a delicious bowl of goodness to dip a chip in, add to a sandwich, in a burrito, spread on toast or wherever you decide. A fresh bowl of homemade guacamole at any gathering is usually always a big hit. Add this dip to your New York celebration.
Guacamole
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyA simple blend of avocado, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, tomatoes and lime. That’s it!
Beef on a Weck
Beef on a weck is a delicious sandwich made with roast beef and horseradish on a kummelweckroll. The traditional weck is topped with caraway seeds and course salt. The Hawaiian roll version turns this sandwich into a terrific appetizer that can be assembked in 15 minutes. These handhelds will be a terrific addition to your new years menu that most if not all of your guests have never experienced (unless they are from western New York).
Spicy Bean Dip
Chips and dip are part of any great gathering. Our spicy bean dip fits the bill. Think game day, barbecues and family get-togethers. Why not your New Year celebration? This recipe is easy to prepare and delicious with a little kick of heat.
Stromboli
A Stromboli is a great option for New Years as it can be made ahead and reheated, or served cold. This stromboli is easy, delicious and the perfect party appetizer or meal! This stromboli recipe is stuffed with sausage, broccoli and cheese, however, the possibilities are endless. Think about your favorite combination of pizza toppings and try putting them in a stromboli. It’s sure to be a huge crowd-pleaser!
Stromboli
Difficulty: EasyStromboli is a pizza roll up into a loaf with your favorite toppings as the filling.
Three Cheese and Mushroom Galette
Embrace the rustic charm of this three cheese and mushroom galette. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season in style and will become a new go-to for easy, elegant, and utterly delicious entertaining. This galette will add a touch of class and deliciousness to your New Year’s Eve menu.
Three Cheese and Mushroom Galette
Difficulty: EasyA simple, yet fancy dish featuring a crunchy crust filled with a savory and cheesy filling. Enjoy it as a side or appetizer and serve it hot or cold.
Happy New Years!
If you read through this blog, your appetizer arsenal is now overflowing. The only question that remains: which one will rule your New Year’s Eve table? We want to know! Share your culinary triumphs and party pics with us, especially if you used one of our recipes. Comment here, or tag us on our instagram, @thefiftiesfightclub or our tik tok, @the50sfightclub. Cheers to a delicious and dazzling New Year!
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