New Year's
The countdown has begun—get ready to plan your New Year’s Eve menu! To step up your celebration, we’ve gathered plenty of party tips, plus the year’s best ideas for snacks, dinner and drinks, plus ways to kick off the New Year right.
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Pizza Puffs
What’s more fun than a pizza puff? Skip the kind sold in the frozen aisle and try this homemade version. You can substitute any meat or vegetable for the pepperoni and any cheese for the mozzarella. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida
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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told... -
Chicken-Prosciutto Pinwheels in Wine Sauce
We host a large group for holiday meals, and these pinwheels always go over well... -
Kung Pao Chicken
My family loves the kung pao chicken from our favorite Chinese restaurant. But in less... -
Crab Melt Sandwiches
This open-faced classic is irresistible! Melty flavors and the golden appearance make the sandwich a... -
Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies
I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a... -
Caramel Chex Mix
This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a... -
Kid-Made Cocoa Cupcakes
I’m only a kid, and this is the first recipe I’ve made up.... -
Apple Bacon Pork Roll-ups
I am so proud of this delicious creation—it's easy to make, but impressive enough...
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Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis
A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes... -
Bananas Foster Gelato
The classic combination of bananas and rum is reinvented as an ice cream dish that's... -
Artichoke & Jalapeno Crab Dip
This has always been a great potluck dish—I haven't found anyone yet who hasn't... -
Shrimp and Cucumber Canapes
These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy,... -
Peppermint Chocolate Almond Crisps
Peppermint, chocolate, lemon and almonds give these cookies a delightful holiday flavor. My husband's office... -
Company Shrimp-and-Crab Cakes
The addition of shrimp gives crab cakes a new flavor. Using panko instead of flour... -
Steak & Prosciutto Skewers with Creamy Basil-Tarragon Sauce
These flavorful bites of marinated steak layered with prosciutto can be cooked on the grill... -
Avocado Bruschetta
My mother shared this fabulous recipe with me, and I have shared it with my...
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Mint Swirl Fudge Cake
Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will... -
Brie Mushroom Pastries
You can use this recipe for parties as an appetizer or for dinner gatherings as... -
Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms
These tender mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab... -
Gruyere and Crab Palmiers
I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled...