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New Year's Eve and Day Recipes

We like New Year's Eve and Day Recipes that make celebrations easier and more special. This list includes appetizers, mains, and a few lucky foods for the new year. We enjoy these Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas, our Greek Lentil Soup, and these Firecracker Shrimp.

New Year's Eve Party Snacks

Ring in the new year with these crowd-pleasing appetizers and party bites.

  • Crispy rice sushi stack with spicy shrimp feature image close up arranged on platter with garnish.
    Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp
  • Thai shrimp in a blanket with sweet chili sauce and cilantro on a platter.
    Shrimp in a Blanket (Goong Hom Pha)
  • charcuterie skewers feature image
    Charcuterie Skewers + Video
  • Spinach dip without mayonnaise in a ceramic dish next to a linen and glass of water.
    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip without Mayo
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Lucky New Year Recipes

Bring good fortune to your table with these traditional dishes that symbolize luck and prosperity.

  • Lentils are said to resemble coins and bring wealth in the coming year.
  • Fish symbolize progress and abundance due to their forward-swimming motion.
  • Golden dishes represent wealth and prosperity for the new year.
  • Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
  • Easy Greek lentil soup fakes feature image
    Easy Greek Lentil Soup Recipe (Fakes)
  • easy lemon garlic baked halibut recipe feature image close up cooked with crispy topping on a bed of lemon
    Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut Recipe
  • Slow Cooker collard greens with smoked turkey feature image close up in crockpot
    Slow Cooker Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
  • Easy instant pot black eyed peas with sausage and collard greens recipe feature image
    Instant Pot Black-eyed Peas Recipe

Resolution-Ready Breakfasts

Start your year off right with these wholesome, resolution-friendly breakfast ideas.

  • An bitten bacon and gruyere egg bite held in hand.
    Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites: Starbucks Copycat
  • close up of two slices honey almond butter toast with brand package in the background. Outside pic.
    Easy Banana Toast
  • A melon banana smoothie sitting on the deck outside with garnish.
    Melon Banana Smoothie Recipe
  • Creamy Instant Pot steel cut oats in bowl with toppings and linen nearby.
    Creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Fruit and Nuts
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Healthy New Year Recipes

Stay motivated with these easy, healthy dishes to keep you on track.

  • cajun andouille sausage and shrimp sheet pan
    Spicy Shrimp and Veggie Sheet Pan
  • healthy air fryer tostadas mexicanas with canned or homemade refried beans close up on cutting board
    Air Fryer Tostadas Mexicanas
  • Easy unstuffed cabbage soup one pot recipe feature image close up in dutch oven
    Unstuffed Cabbage Soup
  • Baked Mediterranean flaky fish and toppings.
    Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe with Tomatoes and Olives
  • Salmon Rice Bowl recipe close up with all the vegetables and garnish.
    Easy Salmon Rice Bowl with Japanese Barbecue Sauce
  • Air fryer flautas with refried beans and guacamole stacked with all of the toppings.
    Crispy Air Fryer Flautas
  • Chicken avocado and jammy egg salad in a black bowl
    Chicken, Avocado, and Jammy Egg Salad
  • ahi tuna salad feature image close up
    Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Meal Prep for a Fresh Start

Plan ahead with these easy recipes to simplify your week.

  • Quinoa power bowl with chickpeas and avocado close up feature shot.
    Quinoa Power Bowl with Chickpea and Avocado
  • Quinoa cucumber salad with chickpeas, feta, and herbs in a decorative wooden bowl.
    Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs
  • Crunchy cucumber salad with garnish in a white bowl.
    Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing
  • An Italian white bean salad in a wooden salad bowl with garnish.
    Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Mini caprese skewers with salami roses lined up on a platter.
    Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses
  • Holding a chilled and coated pistachio energy ball above plate of remaining energy bites.
    No Bake Pistachio Energy Balls
  • Cheese twists with puff pastry on a white serving platter.
    Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry
  • Cheesy sausage puff pastry bites feature image close up out of oven sliced.
    Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites
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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

  • easy crockpot birria tacos hero image close up of two tacos with toppings.
    Easy Crockpot Birria Tacos
  • Elote corn dip in molcajete bowl with garnish and chips.
    Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Guacamole
    Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
  • Creamy queso blanco dip in a bowl with paprika, green onion, and jalapeno garnish.
    Creamy Queso Blanco Dip
  • Air fryer flautas with refried beans and guacamole stacked with all of the toppings.
    Crispy Air Fryer Flautas
  • Close up of chipotle pinto beans in a bowl with cilantro
    Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot
See more Mexican Cuisine โ†’

Popular Recipes

  • A feature image of the scallop recipe with the linguine being twirled around a fork.
    Easy Bay Scallop Pasta Recipe (Lemon & Garlic Sauce)
  • A bowl of beef stroganoff with a spoon inside and a linen napkin nearby.
    Creamy Beef Stroganoff Without Mushrooms (Skillet Recipe)
  • garbanzo bean soup recipe with chorizo feature image close up
    Cuban Garbanzo Bean Soup with Chorizo
  • Feature image of fried grouper cheeks on a wire rack.
    Grouper Cheeks Recipe (Fried to Perfection)!
  • Bacon and Green Beans on a plate.
    Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans
  • Sartin's signature deep fried bbq blue crabs copycat recipe feature image close up of fried crabs on platter on back deck next to a glass of white wine
    Sartinโ€™s Signature Deep Fried BBQ Blue Crabs: Copycat Recipe

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