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New Year's Party Spread

An easy and delightful collection of recipes for a New Year's celebration, featuring appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks that will impress your guests without the fuss.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Beverage, Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Appetizers
  • 1 platter Cheese platter (assorted cheeses) Choose a variety of hard and soft cheeses.
  • 1 tray Veggie tray (fresh veggies with dip) Include seasonal vegetables for freshness.
Main Courses
  • 1 whole Roasted chicken (seasoned to perfection) Season with herbs of your choice.
  • 1 bowl Pasta salad (colorful and tasty) Use al dente pasta for best texture.
Desserts
  • 12 pieces Mini pastries (flaky and sweet) Serve these fresh for best taste.
  • 1 bowl Chocolate mousse (rich and creamy) Allow to set properly in the fridge.
Drinks
  • 1 batch Cocktails (your favorite recipes) Prepare a range of cocktails to suit all tastes.
  • 1 batch Mocktails (for those who prefer non-alcoholic options) Mix sparkling water with fruit juice.
  • 1 bottle Champagne (let’s pop some bubbly!) Choose a good quality champagne.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Arrange the cheese and veggie platters beautifully for presentation.
  2. Cook the main courses, ensuring they are hot and ready for serving.
  3. Assemble the desserts into mini servings for easy eating.
  4. Create a cocktail station for guests to mix their own drinks.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Arrange the cheese platter in vibrant colors and place it next to the veggie tray.
  2. Scatter mini pastries around the dessert table.
  3. Serve cocktails in fancy glasses to add a festive touch.

Notes

Make as much ahead as possible to relieve stress on the day of the party. Variations can include vegan options.