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Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta

Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy bruschetta. It can be assembled in just a few minutes if you make the onion spread ahead of time. For a vegetarian option, serve topped with crumbled feta.

» Caramelized Onion & Shrimp Bruschetta

Mini Greek Pizza Muffins

All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike.

» Mini Greek Pizza Muffins

Pear-Ginger Shooters

Fresh ginger and fragrant cinnamon infuse this chilled pear soup. Serve it in large shot glasses. Guests may add a splash of vodka if they like.

» Pear-Ginger Shooters

Pomegranate Cosmos

Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual cocktails “to order.” Or for individual drinks, combine 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) each pomegranate juice and vodka, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

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Crispy Phyllo Spinach Tartlets

Frilly layers of phyllo dough surround the festive spinach and sun-dried tomato filling in a dressed-up version of Greek spanakopita. Serve these as a main dish for supper and you're sure to please vegetarians and omnivores alike.

» Crispy Phyllo Spinach Tartlets


Whether you're hosting a full house with all of your friends or watching the ball drop with your sweetheart, tasty appetizers and fun—maybe fizzy—drinks are in order. Try the recipes in our Easy Cocktail Party, or ring in the new year Italian style with a simple New Years Eve dinner. Spend more time with friends and family with our easy Make-Ahead Cocktail Party menu. After indulging on some healthier fare this New Year’s Eve, you’ll have plenty of room on your resolution list for more exciting adventures!

Healthy New Year's Eve Appetizer Recipes

Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy...
You could also serve the scallops over Asian salad greens dressed with sesame oil...
Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant...
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for...
With a store-bought or leftover roasted chicken, this hearty curried chicken salad...
Deli roast beef and a simple blue cheese cream top Treviso in a simple, pretty...
Talk about easy! Almost everything in this pesto-cranberry tart is store-bought....
Roasting tomatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.
Wasabi mayonnaise really sets off the smoked salmon in these rice-cracker treats. If...
In this deconstructed version of hot spinach-artichoke dip, we stuff artichoke...
Although usually made with strips of chicken or beef, this Indonesian-style satay...

Healthy New Year's Eve Main Dish Recipes

This take on the classic bacon-wrapped appetizer uses prosciutto instead to wrap...
Mustard and rosemary complement rich lamb and earthy lentils in this elegant meal....
Tomatoes, tarragon and white wine make a fragrant broth for the scallops in this...
In our humble opinion, steak is best topped with sweet caramelized onions and salty...
Game hens are even easier to prepare than chicken and help make your celebration...
This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to...
Frilly layers of phyllo dough surround the festive spinach and sun-dried tomato...
T'fayas, special-occasion dishes served all along Morocco's Atlantic coast...

Healthy New Year’s Eve Recipes for Sides, Salads & More

Broccoli's impressive nutritional profile (think folate, vitamins C and A,...
These tangy horseradish-cream-topped Brussels sprouts are just the thing to serve...
Feta, grapes and pears combine in this simple dish that can be served as a dessert...
A richly flavored caramelized shallot-cider sauce turns baked butternut squash...
The rich flavor of Gruyère cheese brings out the nutty flavor of the roots in this...
Red beets and golden carrots look especially festive in these zesty horseradish-and-...

Healthy New Year's Eve Dessert Recipes

The flavor of this spiced orange compote improves with time so make it a day ahead...
With all that delicious fruit an apple pie should be healthy, but the truth is a...
Here's how we make our luscious Tiramisù with about a third of the fat and half...
Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay...
A retired writing professor and mother of two daughters, Jessie Grearson got...
This ultimate fall and winter tart showcases the best fruits of the season: pears,...

Healthy New Year's Eve Cocktail Recipes

Begin the festivities with this rum-spiked fruity punch—green tea adds antioxidants...
For midwinter cheer, pull up a mug of something warm and spirited.
Fresh ginger and fragrant cinnamon infuse this chilled pear soup. Serve it in large...
For a nonalcoholic version, combine 2 1/2 cups seltzer and 2 cups pomegranate juice.
Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual...
For a nonalcoholic version, omit the applejack and schnapps and add 2 tablespoons...

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