New Year's eve Appetizer table..?

Question

We do not Cook a huge dinner for new year's eve, we just make a large appetizer's table that stays put and refilled for the whole night.. I am in charge this year for the majority of it, any fresh ideas for appetizers? if possible include recipes as well or maybe website!
Thanks in advance.

Thank you all for all those great ideas, recipes, and websites. I will leave the choice to you guys to chose a best answer, I cannot chose, cause to me all answers were helpful and great. Thanks again!

Answer 1

Sugar Pie's Artichoke Tapenade

1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (8 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, rough-chopped
2 Tbsp. EVOO
1 Tbsp. canola oil, or mild salad oil
1/3 cup. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, to taste
few grinds black pepper, to taste

Sort through artichoke quarters, removing any tough outer leaves. Place all ingredients in food processor, and pluse until a coarse paste is formed. Adjust salt and pepper as desired. Yield: 1½ cups.

Serving Suggestion: Place thin slices of baguette or sourdough bread on baking sheet, and drizzle with EVOO. Toast in 375ºF oven 4-5 minutes. Remove, and spread with artichoke tapenade. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and return to oven for another 5 minutes. Top w/ FGBP and serve. Good hot or at room temp.

Also good tossed w/ hot pasta, fresh diced roma tomatoes, and grilled chicken breast.

--me!
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Baked Pimiento Cheese Spread

1½ C. mayo
4 oz. jar diced drained pimientos
1 tsp. worcestershire
1 tsp. finely grated onion
1/4 tsp. red pepper
8 oz. block of extra sharp cheese, grated
8 oz. block of sharp cheese, grated

Mix together, spoon into greased 1½ qt. baking dish. (I have an oval corning dish I've been using) as it makes quite a bit.

Bake 20 min on 350degrees.

Serve with cracker, veggies, or baguette slices.
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HOT CRAB DIP

¾ cup sour cream (can use low fat)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated fresh onion
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
¾ tsp dry mustard
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 (8-oz) tub light cream cheese, room temp.
1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb. lump crabmeat, drained and picked through to remove shell pieces
Cooking spray
Paprika

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in cheddar cheese and crabmeat.

3. Spoon crabmeat mixture into a 1½-quart casserole coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve warm in chafing dish with crackers or breadsticks.

Yield: 3 2/3 cups

Answer 2

Every Loves my Balls they are the Best

Chilled Meat Balls Barry’s way

1.5lbs - 2lbs extra lean ground beef or ground sirloin
1 package onion soup mix
1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon Chilli powder
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 eggs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4cup of Barbeque sauce

Preheat oven to 350
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray
In a large bowl combine all ingredients use hands to mix well
Shape into 1'’ balls

for the sauce

1 16oz can jellied cranberry sauce
1 12oz bottle chilli sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend on high for 2 minutes

pour over meatballs and bake 35 to 40 minutes

These are even better if made they are made a day ahead

Answer 3

I'm a huge appetizer girl for parties - I just think they are easier and more relaxing then a lot of bigger dishes. I mix it up a lot, but I will give you some ideas, and hopefully they will help!
Hummus and pita chips
Bowls of steamed & salted edamame
Sushi rolls
Bacon wrapped scallops
Grilled or broiled spicy shrimp skewers
Bruschetta
Antipasto tray with dried salami, cheeses, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic cloves
Liver pate' (super easy to make, believe it or not!)
Roasted asparagus wrapped in prosciutto (lay cleaned asparagus on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, s&p and some minced garlic if you like, roast at 450F for about 12-15 minutes, let cool, and then wrap small strips of proscitto around the spears)
Shrimp cocktail
Artichoke and spinach dip
Baskets of fresh, sliced italian bread and a good variety of crackers
Crudite' platter with endive leaves, blanched snow peas and asparagus, sliced colored bell peppers, etc. with a freshly made herb and garlic dip
Smoked salmon, with a side of caper/lemon/cream cheese dip
I hope that helps a bit! Happy New Year!

Answer 4

Cheese Ball and Crackers

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 green onion
3 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
dash of Worchestershire sauce
3-4 drops tobasco sauce

Mix well. Cover a round bowl with plastic wrap. Press cheese mixture into bowl. Cover and chill for a few hours. Unmold onto place. Cover with chopped pecans or diced parsley, if desired. Serve with wheat thins or veggie crackers or triskets.

Answer 5

HI- HAPPY NEW YEAR!

My favorite website is ALLRECIPES.com because can do a ingrediant search and type in what you want or type in appetizer's and it will list them for you.

You can do shrimp, cold cuts( ham, cheese, turkey, etc.) Pillsbury rolls rolled with ham and cheese in middle, stuffed mushrooms, mini quiche, mozzarella balls cut in slices with extra virgin olive oil on it and salt and oregano. YUMMY!
stuffed breads are good, some fruit and dip! Chips and dip!

If you have a wholesale club ( BJ:S, cotsco club) they have alot of appetizer's already made and not expensive because you buy in bulk. That's what I do! They have alot of variety of things and good too!!!! You can make some and but some.
Hope this helps . HAVE FUN!!!

Answer 6

You could make homemade meatballs and put them into spagetti sauce in the crockpot
I didn't think these would be good, but they are amazing: cut jalapenos in half and deseed
put cream cheese in the half
wrap in bacon
bake until bacon is cooked.. sounds grossish, but is SO good.
smokies in barbeque sauce

Answer 7

Stuffed Mushrooms, BLT dip, lil smokies in BBQ sauce, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, cheese ball(s), crackers and cheese, fruit tray, finger sandwiches, veggie tray, ...

Go to recipezaar.com

Answer 8

Crackers and variety of exotic cheeses, wine, fruit, have some candles lit

Answer 9

Here is a good site to check out.
http://www.real-restaurant-recipes.com/new-years-eve-party.html