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    Home » Entertaining » New Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up

    Published: Dec 29, 2020 · Modified: Dec 29, 2021 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    New Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up

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    This New Years Eve Recipe and Game Round Up will give you all the fun and easy appetizers, cocktails, desserts and fun games to share with your family and friends for a cozy night in.

    card game, backgammon game and a snack board with two glasses of champagne

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    We are counting down the days to the new year and keeping things simple yet festive to celebrate.  An intimate gathering allows you to create something extra special to snack and sip on.  There is no need for a fancy meal, just throw together your favorite snacks, cocktails and desserts to munch on throughout the evening while playing games with family and friends.  Cheers to you!

    Quick and Easy Appetizers and Snacks

    Games and snacking is a just what we all need to close out the year.  Quick and easy appetizers and snacks, fun and festive cocktails and delicious desserts will make a cozy New Years Eve in your own home extra special!

    Lebanese Mezze Platter

    A large platter filled with grape leaves, pickles, hummus, penne, bread, cheese and herbs.

    Citrus Marinated Olives

    A glass bowl filled with olives, lemon peel and garlic surrounded by fresh rosemary sprigs and thyme.

    Tailgate Snack Mix

    A gray bowl filled with seasoned pretzels, bugels, gold fish, popcorn, peanuts and chex cereal.

    Bruschetta Trio

    Three platter of assorted bruschetta, toasted bread with tomatoes, peas, prosciutto and peaches.

    White Bean and Rosemary Dip

    A wood board with fresh veggies and a bowl of white bean dip.

    Festive Cocktails

    One of the most important things of the night, the perfect New Years Eve Cocktail to ring in the new year.  There is nothing better than a classic glass of champagne with an added twist of lemon peel and fresh a fresh thyme sprig or make it fancy with one of my favorite cocktails.

    Spicy French 75

    Three coupe glasses filled with a clear liquid, basil leaf, pomegranate seeds and a lemon rind curl.

    Elderflower Old Fashioned

    a women holding a clear glass with a big ice ball filled with elderflower, bourbon, bitters and an edible flower

    Cucumber Margarita

    Blackberry Tequila Lemonade

    Three clear glasses filled with a red drink, blackberries, mint and a flower.

    Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

    a glass of champagne with a scoop of raspberry sorbet and a sprig of thyme

    Delicious Desserts

    Finish the night off with a Delicious Dessert to ring in the New Year! Keep it quick and easy and something that kids and adults will love!

    Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies

    Square blondies laying on parchment paper with fresh flowers.

    Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

    Three Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes on a cake stand

    The Ultimate Rice Krispie Treats

    Sixteen square of rice krispie treats with marshmallows sprinkled all over.

    Chocolate Caramel Mousse

    Party Snack Mix

    a bowl of snack mix surrounded by sprinkles, a rainbow plate, candles and sprinkles.

    Family Friendly Games

    Keeping things simple is the theme of the year and NYE can be fun and festive with the ones you love.  Game night has been a big hit in our home and these are some of our favorite games that are perfect for a New Years Eve in.

    card game, backgammon and a platter of snacks and a glass of champagne

    Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
    Backgammon Set
    Catch Phrase
    Family Bingo
    Monopoly
    Pop It Dice Game For Kids

    Cheers to the new year!

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    1. Kristen says

      December 29, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Always fun to celebrate NYE in!

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