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Whether you’re planning a family celebration or intimate dinner for two, we have some great recipes to help you celebrate in style. From classic canapés to luxurious mains, our pick of the best New Year’s Eve recipes will ensure you put on a spread to remember.
It wouldn't be a New Year's celebration without something bubbly to toast the coming 12 months. If hosting a big bash, try a fruity drink you can make in a big batch, such as this fruits of the forest punch or our charred orange and cranberry Aperol spritz. For non-drinkers, this simple pomegranate and cranberry punch is a must. If you're staying in with loved ones, this sweet sorbet fizz makes a gorgeous drink to share, simply add a scoop of lemon sorbet to each glass and pour over your bubbly of choice.
Attempting three courses can be daunting. Keep your dinner party plans simple with an easy starter you can rustle up in moments. Both this Spanish-inspired dish of prawns, roasted peppers and saffron mayo, and crumble-topped, chestnut-stuffed mushrooms can be assembled ahead with just the ciabatta to toast and mushrooms to bake before serving. Plus, they're easy to multiply, if you need to.
For something super elegant, plates of this salmon and beetroot carpaccio are a great no-cook option. Or for a more informal affair, this indulgent baked Camembert is served with French-style onions and crispy potatoes for dipping.
Platters of interesting salads and sides can help bulk out a veggie feast and add much needed texture and colour. Both this seasonal chicory and clementine salad and kale, pea and fennel salad have a great combination of fresh, sweet, bitter and crisp elements to keep things interesting. Both recipes serve two, but can easily be scaled up. Or, this winter salad wreath is the perfect centrepiece if you're feeding a crowd.
New Year's is a time for one last indulgent dinner before January, so why not pull out all the stops for a showstopping pud? This Aperol spritz trifle shows off impressive layers of Aperol-soaked sponge, prosecco jelly and seasonal clementines - plus, it can all be prepared ahead of time! For an easy showstopper, our cheat's croquembouche is perfect. It's made with ready-made products to save you time and effort. For something a little more lowkey, this DIY dessert platter is great for your guests to graze throughout the evening.
If you’re catering for little ones early on in the evening, try keeping them sweet with some baked treats they can grab as they play. These melt-in-the-middle red velvet cookies wouldn't look out of place at a fancy dinner party yet are filled with gooey chocolate hazelnut spread that kids will love. For something a bit more fun, these cute polar bear cupcakes are easy to bake and decorate, too.
Simple but stylish is the key to a great canapé, and these ideas are packed with flavour. If you enjoy a little spice, these pigs in blankets bao buns are topped with fiery sriracha mayo or these devilled eggs are inspired by the flavours of a bloody Mary cocktail. Stay classic with cranberry and brie sausage rolls. For a no-cook option, these rye bread bites are layered with smoked salmon and a kick of horseradish.
Want a change after all that turkey? Make your New Year's celebration the time to try something a little different. Although you may not have cooked duck at home before, it's very easy to do and this recipe for orange-braised duck legs is the ideal special dinner for two. If feeding more than two, salmon makes an impressive main course. This clementine glazed salmon takes just 30 minutes, or this ras el hanout version is topped with pomegranate seeds, parsley and lemon for fresh and bold flavours.
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