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The best way to ring in the new year is with an amazing New Year's Eve party, and my New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas make it easy to put together a menu no matter what your plans are. These are my most popular recipes for New Year's Eve dinner, so you can celebrate the new year with family, friends, and great food!
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New Year's Eve Menu Ideas Stress-Free Tips
- Prep ahead as much as possible. Many of these dinners can be made ahead of time, with the exception of seafood. Whatever you can make ahead, do it! It's a huge time-saver. All recipes include storage and reheating instructions to make it easy for you to make them ahead of time.
- If you're making a meal you can't store ahead, prep your ingredients ahead of time so you have less work to do when cooking.
- Most dishes last 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. However, seafood is best served fresh. If you're making shrimp, fish, crab legs, or lobster, be sure to store it for only 2-3 days at most, and don't make it ahead of time.
- Make sure to check on any allergies your guests might have. Gluten, dairy, and nuts are common allergies that should be accounted for when hosting a dinner party, and they're easy to substitute safe ingredients for! If you can't substitute an ingredient one or more of your guests is allergic to, just label it and make sure there's no cross-contamination if you're serving the dinner buffet-style.
- Pair your New Year's eve dinner ideas with drinks and desserts, like my caramel apple sangria and strawberry swirl cheesecake!
New Year's Dinner Ideas
French Onion Pork Chops
Make juicy French Onion Pork Chops in one pan, all in under an hour! Complete with delicious caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese.
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Steamed Crab Legs
Everyone at the table will love these steamed crab legs! It's a rich and decadent recipe, yet simple to make at home.
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Lobster Ravioli Recipe
Learn how to make lobster ravioli with sage brown butter sauce using simple ingredients and a simple dough recipe, or premade pasta dough!
Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs
My easy pan-friend chicken thighs are unbelievably juicy, self-saucing, and perfect for busy weekdays dinners or meal prep!
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Smothered Pork Chops
Look no further for your favorite pork chop recipes! This recipe for Southern Smothered Pork Chops is delicious. Seasoned and lightly breaded pork chops are simmered in a rich and creamy onion gravy until tender.
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Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Learn how to cook pork belly following my easy Pork Belly Burnt Ends oven recipe! Sweet and smoky, these burnt ends earn the name "meat candy"!
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Baked Pork Chops with Apples
This One Pan Baked Apple Pork Chops is a quick and easy dinner perfect for Fall. One pan and comforting flavours your family will love.
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Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Onions
Pan seared chicken breast pairs deliciously with caramelized onions and mushrooms and a decadent, creamy sauce in this chicken breast and mushroom recipe!
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Chicken Chili Recipe
My chicken chili recipe is so packed with flavor, you won't believe it's done in just 30 minutes! It's the easiest chili you'll ever make!
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Pork Tenderloin in the Oven
Learn how to bake pork tenderloin for perfect Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin every time, paired with a delicious honey garlic sauce!
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Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy
Rich and creamy pork chops with mushroom gravy come together in just 30 minutes and all in one-pan. Pan fried pork chops pair perfectly with mushroom gravy in this easy recipe.
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Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
My delicious and creamy Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is the weeknight dinner you've been waiting for! It's the perfect one-pot meal!
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Korean Braised Short Ribs
Our Galbi Jjim recipe is complete with a mouth-watering, sweet-and-spicy chili garlic sauce. You will love every bite of these delicious Korean Braised Short Ribs!
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Million dollar chicken casserole is a creamy one-pot dinner dream come true! You won't believe how easy it is to make this cozy comfort food.
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Stuffed Roasted Eggplant Recipe
This stuffed roasted eggplant recipe is as easy as it gets and so delicious! Ready to bake with just 10 minutes of prep, and full of flavor.
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Keto Meatloaf
My Keto Meatloaf Recipe has only 5 carbs per serving, but is the best tasting, cheesiest meatloaf you will ever try!
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Fall Apart Sirloin Tip Roast
The perfect roast for a cold winter night! This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is a family friendly recipe, that is easy to cook and so low effort. Perfect for busy families and novice chefs!
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Sous Vide Salmon
Cook salmon perfectly every time! Sous Vide Salmon is easy to make and cooked to perfection with a lemon butter sauce.
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Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Your favorite cozy Sunday dinner is now an ultra-easy, set-and-forget meal! My Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe is here to make dinner a breeze!
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Grilled Pork Steak
Rediscover pork with my recipe for Grilled Pork Steaks! Marinated to tender perfection, they're an easy 10 minute dinner you'll love!
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Steak Diane
Rich and decadent, this Steak Diane recipe is a flavorful meal of tender steak with a creamy mushroom sauce!
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Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Learn how to air fry lobster tail for an incredible meal! Air fryer lobster tail is so easy, ready in 10 minutes, and delicious.
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Foil Pack Salmon
Foil pack salmon made on the grill is ready in no time! Grilled salmon in foil is topped with cilantro lime gremolata sauce for a fresh and flavorful meal.
Grilled Crab Legs
Tender, luscious Grilled Crab Legs cook up in just 10 minutes and pair deliciously with garlic butter. You will love every bite of these crab legs on the grill!
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Easy Paella Recipe with Beef and Shrimp
Our Easy Paella Recipe with Beef and Shrimp is a must-try! This simple paella recipe is creamy and flavorful, with thinly sliced steak, onions, peppers, and shrimp.
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Braised Beef Short Ribs
Juicy, tender, flavor-packed wine-braised short ribs are one pot away with my Braised Beef Short Ribs recipe! It's a new family favorite!
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
Prep the perfect week night dinner following my Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan recipe! Minimal prep with big flavor.
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Burrata Pasta
Once you try my Burrata Pasta with Sausage, your life will be forever changed. This simple but incredibly flavorful pasta is totally irresistible! Ready in 45 minutes or less.
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Easiest Oven Roasted Chicken - So Juicy
My simple Oven Roasted Chicken recipe is the easiest way to roast a whole chicken, and it's so juicy and flavorful!
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Grilled Tuna Steak with Spicy Mayo
Our Grilled Tuna Steak recipe has it all: tender ahi tuna seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, and a spicy poke bowl sauce for dipping!
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Original Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast is the perfect solution to a quick and easy dinner. Tender, juicy, and full of flavor that is slow cooked to perfection.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna
This is the easiest and tastiest lasagna you will ever make. Slow Cooker Lasagna is the only lasagna recipe my family now requests!
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Shrimp Bisque Recipe
My easy, Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe is a perfect holiday meal or a fun Sunday Supper! I make it every year over the holidays for my family, and everyone who tries it raves about it.
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Shrimp Linguine Recipe
Indulge in a flavorful symphony of succulent shrimp and al dente linguine with my shrimp linguine recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines the delicate sweetness of plump shrimp with the perfect balance of herbs, garlic, and olive oil.
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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
My incredible Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe is a weeknight hero! It's savory, fluffy, moist, and a hit with kids and adults alike!
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Keto Hamburger Casserole
Our keto cheeseburger casserole recipe is a low carb, gluten-free dish with so much flavor in every bite! An instant family favorite!
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Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole
My chicken noodle casserole recipe is almost as easy as it is delicious! Done in under an hour and perfect for picky eaters.
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Slow Cooker Short Ribs
My Slow-Cooker Beef Short Ribs Recipe uses a rich red wine sauce and veggies for the most tender, fall-apart braised short ribs ever!
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Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe
Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil blend together to create the most beautiful lamb mustard sauce for these Grilled Lamb Chops. You will savor every bite!
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Mushroom Spinach Pasta
Easy Mushroom Spinach Pasta takes just 30 minutes to make, and is pure comfort food! Ready in just 30 minutes using simple, fresh ingredients.
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Pink Sauce Pasta
My Pink Pasta Sauce is the ultimate pasta sauce. I bet it will be your new favorite! Pink sauce pasta is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy, and is ready in 15 minutes using simple ingredients.
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Reverse Sear Ribeye
Reverse searing is the best way to cook steak! My reverse sear ribeye shows you how to reverse sear a steak for perfect results every time.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Indulge in creamy, savory goodness with my Pasta Carbonara Recipe! Perfectly balanced flavors and simple steps for a delicious dinner.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Enjoy homemade Roasted Butternut Squash Soup that's easy to make and flavor-packed! Make it ahead of time, store it in the fridge, or freeze it for a few months!
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Lemon Butter Chicken
Lemon Butter Chicken is a flavorful dinner made with the most delicious lemon garlic butter sauce ever! An instant family favorite. You will love this easy chicken dinner!
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Swedish Meatballs and Sauce
No need to make a trip to IKEA to enjoy tender, flavorful Swedish meatballs - just follow my recipe for Swedish Meatballs and Sauce!
Shrimp Foil Packs
This super-easy perfectly-portioned Shrimp Foil Pack is perfectly cooked in the stove or on the grill for an all-year treat!
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ready in under 40 minutes and so velvety, my Chicken Alfredo recipe includes a secret ingredient to change how you make alfredo for good!
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Steak Alfredo
Unlock a whole new level of luxury with my secret-ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo with Steak! It's so dreamy and luscious, you'll be hooked!
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Buttery Lobster Tails on the Grill
Grilled Lobster Tails are way easier to prepare than you might think! Ready in under 30 minutes, grilling lobster tails is irresistible.
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Instant Pot Lobster Tails
Cook perfectly buttery, flaky steamed lobster tails following my fool-proof recipe for Instant Pot Lobster Tails! Ready in under 15 minutes!
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Sous Vide Steak
Sous Vide Steak is as easy as it gets, with steakhouse flavor. Let your sous vide machine do the cooking with this gorgeous ribeye!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
A hearty and delicious dinner can be both cheap and easy with my Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili recipe! It's so good, you won't miss the meat!
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New Year's Eve Dinner
By the time holiday season rolls around, I can't help but start planning for the new year. It's so exciting! Reminiscing on everything you've achieved, setting new goals, and spending extra time with loved ones - it's my favorite time of year.
What makes it even better is celebrating with food. Cooking is my love language, so serving a fun and festive dinner for my family and closest friends is my favorite way to get the new year started!
I know you'll enjoy these menu ideas for New Year's as much as I do. Let me know what you think in the comments below - and I'd love to hear from you, too! Feel free to reach out and tell me about your New Year's dinner plans.
Round out your menu with my New Year’s Eve Appetizers and New Year’s Eve Desserts!
New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas
Ring in the new year with fantastic food! My collection of New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas has everything from steak and chicken to salmon, pork, crab, and so much more. There's something for everyone!
Ingredients
Check individual recipes for ingredient measurements! Popular new year's eve menu ideas include:
- pork chops
- chicken breast - or chicken thighs
- lobster
- steak
- salmon
- crab legs
- shrimp
- pasta
Instructions
- Choose a recipe from the menu above.
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prep the dinner ahead of time so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends!
- Store leftovers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you make seafood, it is best eaten within 2-3 days.Many of these recipes can also be frozen. To freeze, allow the dish to cool to room temp, then add to an appropriate freezer-safe container. Most recipes can be frozen for up to 3-6 months depending on the protein. Make sure to label with the storage date if freezing.
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Notes
Helpful tools
- Crab leg cracker: If you're making crab legs and bought them pre-scored, you can easily remove the meat from them by prying them open with your hands. Otherwise, you can crack them carefully by hand or use a crab leg cracker such as a lobster cracker, nutcracker, or even a meat tenderizer. Carefully crack the crab legs with your tool of choice to avoid breaking too much of the shell and getting shell pieces in your crab meat. Once you have the crab legs open, you can easily remove the meat with a fork.
- Meat thermometer: No matter what protein you're prepping, pick up an instant read meat thermometer if you don't have one already. This will allow you to ensure perfectly cooked meat every time.
- A sharp knife: Make sure the knife you're using is sharp and not dull. I recommend a nice sharp chef's knife for most prep work. Ensure your cutting board is sturdy and stable too, without any bowing.
- Extra storage containers: If you're having over guests, you might want to send them home with leftovers. Have a few extra storage containers on hand just in case!
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 2725mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 805IUVitamin C: 4.9mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1.5mg
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