| New Years Eve Party Food | | | | Sifted cocoa powder |
| Appetizers, along with cocktails, are one of the | | | | In a bowl, combine whipping cream, Irish cream |
| most popular food options for a New Years Eve | | | | liqueur and coffee liqueur. Stir in the instant-coffee |
| party. You should plan on providing at least five | | | | crystals; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt |
| different appetizers for your party to ensure | | | | chocolate and butter over low heat. Remove |
| your guests will get to taste a wide variety of | | | | from heat; gradually stir in cream mixture until |
| items. A mixture of sweet and savoury | | | | blended. |
| appeitzers is best. Try choosing appetizers that | | | | Transfer to a bowl; cover tightly and chill in |
| are not messy to eat, especially when your | | | | refrigerator about 2 hours or until completely cool |
| guests are likely to be dressed elegantly. | | | | and smooth, stirring occasionally. Mixture will be |
| We have listed some appetizer recipes that are | | | | slightly sticky. |
| sure to go down a treat with your guests and | | | | Shape tablespoons of candy into balls. Roll each in |
| can be prepared in advance, so you can also | | | | cocoa powder. Place on a waxed-paper-lined |
| enjoy yourself on New Years Eve. | | | | baking sheet. Chill until firm. Store tightly covered |
| Cheese & Olive Bruschetta | | | | in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you like, |
| 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing) | | | | roll in additional cocoa powder before serving. |
| 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated | | | | Cream Puffs |
| 2 medium tomatoes, seeded,finely chopped | | | | 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix |
| 1/4 cup black olives, chopped | | | | 2 cups heavy cream |
| 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (preferably freshly | | | | 1 cup milk |
| grated) | | | | 1/2 cup butter |
| 1 teaspoon oregano | | | | 1 cup water |
| 1/4 teaspoon basil | | | | 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| 1 teaspoon black pepper | | | | 1 cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 baguette, fresh, about 2 1/2" round and 27" long | | | | 4 eggs |
| 1/3 cup butter, softened | | | | Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream |
| Mix the first 8 ingredients (this can be done the | | | | and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set. Preheat |
| day ahead and refrigerated). Cut the baguette | | | | oven to 425F. In a large pot, bring water and |
| into 1" slices. Butter one side. Arrange on a cookie | | | | butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt until the |
| sheet, buttered side up. Divide the mixture among | | | | mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a |
| the slices and spread. Bake in 350F oven for | | | | large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand |
| about 15 minutes and the cheese has melted. | | | | mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well |
| Tortilla Pinwheels | | | | after each. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an |
| 1/4 Cup Cream Cheese, softened | | | | ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 |
| 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese | | | | minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. |
| 1/2 Cup Salsa | | | | Centers should be dry. When the shells are cool, |
| 1/4 Cup chopped green onion tops | | | | either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, |
| 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder | | | | or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the |
| 4 Flour Tortillas, 6-inch | | | | shells. |
| In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese | | | | Sesame Chicken |
| and cheddar cheese with a fork until the cheeser | | | | 24 chicken tenders |
| is incorporated. Stir in the salsa, green onion, and | | | | 1 cup sesame seeds |
| chili powder. Spread the mixture evenly on the | | | | 4 tbsp. dijon mustard |
| tortillas. Roll up and chill. Slice into rounds. | | | | 2 tsp. onion powder |
| Deviled Eggs With Crabmeat | | | | 2 cups mayo |
| 6 hard cooked eggs, peeled | | | | 1 cup honey |
| 3 1/3 tbsp. mayonnaise or salad dressing | | | | Grease baking sheet. Preheat oven to 450. |
| 1 1/3 tbsp. finely chopped celery | | | | Combine dijon mustard, onion powder, mayo and |
| 2 tsp. (dijon) mustard | | | | honey. Dip chicken tenders into this mixture and |
| 1 tsp. oregano | | | | then into sesame seeds. Place chicken tenders on |
| 1 tsp. onion powderfew drops Worcestershire | | | | baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. |
| saucesalt and pepper to taste | | | | Marinated Mushrooms |
| 1 can (6 oz) salad crab meat, drained | | | | 1 lb. fresh mushrooms |
| Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks. With | | | | 1 tsp. chives |
| fork, mash yolks; add mayonnaise, celery, | | | | 1 cup red wine vinegar |
| mustard, parsley, oregano, onion powder, | | | | 1/2 cup olive oil |
| Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. | | | | 1 tsp. tarragonpinch of salt |
| Add crab meat, mix well. Refill whites with yolk | | | | 1/2 cup water |
| mixture and garnish as desired. | | | | 1 tsp. garlic powder |
| Serve immediately or store covered in | | | | Clean and dry mushrooms. Mix all ingredients |
| refrigerator. Use within 3 days. | | | | together. Let marinate in refrigerator for 8-12 |
| Chocolate Truffles | | | | hours and serve. |
| 1/2 cup whipping cream | | | | There are lots of appetizer recipes out there, that |
| 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur | | | | are a great addition for a great New Years Eve |
| 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur | | | | Party. |
| 1-1/2 teaspoons instant-coffee crystals | | | | Have a look at our site for more great |
| 1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces | | | | recipes!Happy New Year! |
| 1/4 cup butter | | | | |