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New Year Party Recipes

Celebrate the new year with our favorite appetizer recipes guaranteed to dazzle guests!

Cumulus Cloud

While thirsting for a cocktail one night I played around with some of my favorite ...

Italian Potato Boats

I always make extra potatoes when I cook them. I love to have extra in ...

Incredible Cheese Crisps

The possibilities are endless with these cheese crisps. You can vary the cheese and toppings ...

Pineapple Cheese Ball with Craisins

I sometimes shape this like a pinecone and layer with whole almonds during the holidays ...

Baked Brie

This is a favorite at family gatherings. Once you start, it's hard to stop.

Cream Cheese and Honey Turnovers

This is my take in the very traditional Puerto Rican "quesitos." They remind me of ...

Mild Cheese Fondue

A nice mild cheese for those not into getting into the unknown (stronger) cheeses that ...

Plate of fried ravioli.

Super Duper Easy Fried Ravioli - Yum!

Each year my husband and I host a Christmas Eve Party for friends and family ...

Goat Cheese, Bacon and Jalapeno Pecan Tartlets

The smoky, salty, crunchy bacon is a delicious complement to the creamy goat cheese. ...

Baked Crab Dip

This recipe will amaze you. It can also be served as a rich side dish ...

Holiday Meatballs

Ideal for a crowd, a buffet or potluck. Always a hit!

Enchilada Nibbles

This recipe is from my own cookbook published in 1974. This was enjoyed every ...

Zesty and Tangy Meatballs

These have been a staple at all three of my children's graduation open houses and ...

Spicy Snack Mix

Some recipes call for dill which we didn't care for. Others for more cayenne pepper ...

Tater Poppers

We were visiting family out of state and we were picked to bring appetizers and ...

Sweet Heat Bacon Sirloin Bites

These bacon-wrapped steak appetizers are always popular on game day. If your crowd is large, ...

Cucumber Snacks

Everyone loves to snack on something. I like a snack that is crisp and crunchy ...

Bacon Brie Tarts

So easy, so quick, and always a hit at parties.

Scrumptious Shrimp Wontons

Great with sweet chili sauce or Soy sauce for dipping, this recipe combines the great ...

Mushroom caps made famous by Grandma

These are a HUGE hit in my house. On christmas eve my family does a ...

Cheese oozing from the Christmas Breakfast Brie Pastry.

Christmas Breakfast Brie Pastry

When our kids were little, they would love playing with our backyard neighbor's kids. So ...

Cocktail Quiche

Very simple, effortless make ahead appetizers! Bisquick saves the day and makes its own crust! I ...

Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Made these last weekend, they really turned out well!

Crab Tartlets - Steph

This is an excellent appetizer for New Year's Eve or any event. Easy to ...

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