Recipes Holidays + Events 10 Perfect Recipes for New Year's Eve By Justin Chapple Justin Chapple Facebook Instagram Twitter Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director-at-large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius Tips, for which he was nominated twice for a prestigious James Bead Award. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Abby Hocking Whether you’ll be singing “Auld Lang Syne” at a boozy cocktail bash, watching the ball drop at a neighborly potluck, or nursing a hangover at a family brunch, we’ve got 10 festive, fail-safe recipes to help kick off a new year in delicious fashion. 01 of 08 Cocktail and Mocktail John Kernick This tangy variation on a classic French 75 does double duty for imbibers and abstainers. Get the Recipe 02 of 08 Chilled Seafood Spread John Kernick Elevate your epic shellfish platter with three easy and craveable sauces. Get the Recipe 03 of 08 Decadent Dinner at Home John Kernick There’s no better night than New Year’s Eve to enjoy silky ribbons of fresh pasta topped with copious amounts of caviar. Get the Recipe 04 of 08 Hangover Helper John Kernick Hurting and hungry? This quick soup, with a hearty mix of noodles, chicken, eggs, and spicy Sriracha, is just what the doctor ordered. Get the Recipe 05 of 08 Healthy Start Abby Hocking Our tasty take on eggs Benedict lets you feel like you’re indulging without breaking your New Year’s resolutions. Get the Recipe 06 of 08 Ultimate Brunch John Kernick Forget bagels and lox. Justin Chapple makes a custardy rye bread pudding with capers, then tops it with smoked salmon and red onion. It’s warm, comforting and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get the Recipe 07 of 08 The (Almost) Instant Breakfast Fix John Kernick For a satisfying healthy snack, Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple keeps homemade furikake on hand. The simple combo of nori, bonito, flax, sesame, salt, and sugar is like a big smack of umami, and it’s perfect on avocados, eggs, and steamed rice and grains. Get the Recipe 08 of 08 Potluck Winner Abby Hocking It’s said that eating collards and black-eyed peas on New Year’s will bring good luck, so Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple includes both in his hearty and rich pork stew. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit