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NEW YEAR'S MENUS AND RECIPES
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For most of us, the holiday festivities don't end with Christmas. New Year's Eve celebrations provide additional occasion for culinary delights, whether in a party or intimate atmosphere. To that end, I have posted a variety of menus for New Year's Eve. As for New Year's Day, tradition calls for eating certain foods which are thought to bring good luck for the upcoming year. My favorite menu includes traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dishes, as well as some southern recipes. Good luck or not, it's all delicious.
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New Year's Eve Late Night Supper I
We have had all sorts of dinners on New Year's Eve, many of them quite extravagant such as Lobster Tails or Beef Wellington. But this is one of my favorite casual late night suppers. I first made it on a whim, when one of my New Year's Eve guests requested it. The meal turned out to be quite festive. The soup was served out of a large tureen. And, after all, beans are a traditional 'good luck' food for the New Year. Don't be fooled. Pasta and Bean soup is very hearty and requires an afternoon to make. If desired, a salad could be served before the soup.
Zuppa di Fagioli con la Pasta
(Pasta and Bean Soup)
Crusty French Bread
New Year's Eve Late Night Supper II
The idea for this menu came from my good friend John Overholt. He sent me his recipe for the Lamb Shanks and I thought it would make a wonderful addition to the holiday meals. Although the lamb takes a long time to cook, you are free most of that time to do other things. The Prune Cake can be made early in the day. By the way, you can't taste the prunes in this recipe. The salad can be prepared ahead and placed on individual serving dishes in the refrigerator. Add the dressing just before serving as a first course. The sauce from the lamb is delicious with the Risotto.
Mixed Green Salad
Lamb Shanks Bistro-Style
Risotto with Garlic and Parmesan
Southern Prune Cake
New Year's Eve Party Buffet
As noted above under New Year's Eve Dinner, we have often had special meals to bring in the New Year. But my favorite New Year's Eve offering is variety of "nibbles". There are so many choices. Additionally, there are some very good quality commercial products available. We always have some sort of chips and dip, including the old 'onion dip' standby. Depending on the number of people and the time of the party, I will have a platter of sliced meats (ham, turkey and/or roast beef leftovers) and cheeses served with rolls or bread for sandwiches. Alternately, the meats and cheeses may be cut in chunks and served with toothpicks. Condiments would include mustards, mayonnaise and horseradish sauce. The beverages are personal choices, but a well-stocked party would include soft drinks, beer, red and white wines, a variety of liquors for mixed drinks, and coffee. And don't forget the champagne for toasting.
Assorted Hors d'ouevres
Meat and Cheese Tray
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Party Sandwiches
Assorted Pickles
Condiments
Assorted Cookies
Assorted Beverages
New Year's Good Luck Dinner
My Pennsylvania Dutch heritage dictates that pork and sauerkraut be included in the New Year's Day dinner. Pork is traditional because the New Year is a time to look forward and a hog can not look back. A Pennsylvania Dutchman would never eat chicken on New Years because it scratches backwards. Makes sense to me. Since I now live in the south, I have added black-eyed peas and cooked greens to the menu, both of which are traditional "good luck" recipes here. As luck would have it, the flavors blend very well with the rest of the meal.
Succulent Pork Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sauerkraut
Chunky Cooked Apples
Black-Eyed Peas
Cooked Collard Greens
Cornbread
Saffron Cake
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