New Year's Eve Party Food.?

Question

I am having a Dallas Cowboy/New Year's Eve party and need some food suggestions. The game is at noon and that means we are going to have to go about 12 hours so I'm looking for hearty suggestions that won't keep me in the kitchen or cooking the whole time!

Answer 1

You will want to have anti-depressants on hand for all the Dallas Cowboy fans.

Answer 2

New Year's Jambalaya

1 1/2 pounds Andouille or other smoked sausage
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large chopped onion
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons minced pimiento
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups cooked black eyed peas
1/4 cup chopped green onion, both white and green parts for garnish

Serves 6-8

Brown the sausage in the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the stock, pimiento, rice and black-eyed peas, bringing the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, 20 - 25 minutes. Serve in bowls garnished with green onions.

Bubble & Squeak

1 C cold mashed potatoes
1 C cooked cabbage
salt and pepper to taste
a little oil for the pan

Combine all ingredients, and cook in hot frying pan with a little oil until well browned. I like to serve this with grilled bacon and tomatoes for a hearty breakfast.

Answer 3

If you have one of those Chinese take outs near you (where, for about $3-$4 you can pick 3 dishes a plate), call ahead and have them make up party-size orders of fried rice, egg rolls, noodles, chicken, shrimp, ribs -- what ever you like. The market has ready made party platters this time of year -- shrimp, deli, etc. Or - a bag of frozen potstickers/dumplings makes an easy appy/party dish. Chips/pretzels and dips are fuss free.


Here's my tweaked recipe for:

Cheesy Fondue Meatballs
Preparation time: 5 minutes Total time: 3 hours

1 package frozen Italian Style Meatballs, thawed
1 10 1/2-oz can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup cubed American Cheese
1/2 cup milk
4 oz green chilies
Paprika, to taste (optional)

Mix soup, cheese cubes, milk and paprika together in microwave-safe bowl. Heat on HIGH (100% power) 5 minutes; stir every minute. Place thawed meatballs in slow cooker. Add cheesy fondue sauce and stir to coat meatballs. Simmer on LOW heat for about 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Toward the end of cooking time, add chilies.

As an appetizer, serve on party picks or mini sub rolls.
As a main dish - Add about a small handful or two of dry small elbow macaroni or shells about 45 minutes before the end of cooking time. Be sure pasta is submerged in liquid. The pasta will double in size while cooking. Add additional liquid as needed. Another idea - Omit paprika and add fresh diced tomatoes.

Answer 4

Chicken Small Sandwhiches Chips Cheese Crackers Fruit Vegies And Dips A Variety Of All of these are Good to Have

Answer 5

I'd suggest something that you can keep warm in the crockpot, so people can eat whenever they want. Some ideas are shredded beef or chicken (cooked with Mex spices) that can be rolled up in tortillas w/ variety of toppings. Also could have a crockpot of mexican rice to go with the tortilla rollups. Or could keep it simple with sloppy joes in the crockpot.

Answer 6

Ham Roll Ups

Ingredients:
2 8oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix
2 pkgs of 8 or 10 in. tortillas
1 lb. thinly sliced ham

Directions
Combine cheese, green onions, & dressing mix. Blend well. Spread 1 tbsp. of cheese mixture on tortilla & top w/one slice of ham. Roll up & chill a few hours or overnight. Before serving slice each roll up into serving size pieces. Makes plenty & they are delicious. Also you can make days in advance because they keep well in the fridge....ENJOY

Answer 7

...Make a huge pot of chili beans,corn bread muffins,cole slaw,potato salad,several dipping chips,nacho sauce(so they can make nachoes later)veggy tray,fruit bowl,and plenty to drink.All can be done the day before.And a crock-pot will cook your beans.Let the beans start up the nachoes later in the day.Be sure to have the right chips,then just bring out shredded cheese,onions,salsa,jalapenos--for the nachoes.As the day goes on the finger foods will do well.

Answer 8

Meat ball sandwiches. Buy the frozen meat balls and stick them into a crock pot after their heated add sauce of your choice Bar-b-Que, etc., service Sm. dinner rolls. Or do it pot-luck style which is the best. have the guy buy the drinks and the woman bring there favorite dish. Good luck and happy new year 2007

Answer 9

Little smokies. The little hot dogs that you can get at your local grocery store. They keep well in a crock pot just cover with your favorite BBQ sauce. Jack Daniels brand is really good!!! Happy New Year!!

Answer 10

Make cookies and put little fortunes inside to tell the people what the new year will bring to them. As well, make a big cake and little brownies around it with a candle that gives off sparks. Each brownie around the cake should say a number 5,4,3,2,1 and the cake should say HAPPY NEW YEAR!