Photo, Erik Putz.
Celebrate the new year with a festive cocktail and an assortment of snack-sized bites! With everything from broccoli-cheddar tots to spinach and artichoke fondue and an oozy baked brie (watch how it's made below), you'll be hosting the best party of the night.
An elegant (and easy) way to update baked brie is by adding a simple sauce of maple syrup, nuts, citrus peel, cranberries and spices. Get our cranberry almond baked brie recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.The ’70s are back, and so are these delightful little cocktail devils. But don’t feel beholden to the traditional recipe (of course, there’s nothing wrong with a classic). We’ve whipped up a myriad of ways you can dress up your devilled eggs, and of course, they all start with the very tasty base. Get our classic devilled eggs recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)Don’t let the deep fryer scare you. Using a digital thermometre to keep the oil to between 325F and 350F for an evenly brown cook. Try it with these Japanese-style fried chicken bites. Get our fried chicken bites recipe.
(Photo: Erik Putz)Try serving your savoury dip with fresh fruits. The acidity will help cut all that cheesy richness. Get our spinach dip fondue recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.You can't go wrong with a classic! Serve this hummus with pita and crudité and watch it disappear. Get our classic chickpea hummus recipe.
Photo, Carmen Cheung.This smoky, creamy veggie dip will go fast once you put it out! Topped with peanuts, cilantro and chilies we like serving it with rice crackers, shrimp crackers and crisp vegetable sticks. Get our eggplant dip recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.These golden hash browns are made with a waffle maker, so not only are they baked to a perfectly crisp finish, they free up the oven for other appetizers! Get our hash brown waffles recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Broccoli and cheese is a classic. But instead of a melted topping, these cocktail tots are a portable dish for when your guests are on the move to their next drink. Get our broccoli cheddar tots recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Jalapeño peppers can be made up to a day ahead, so you can focus on getting your place party ready. Get our homemade jalapeño poppers recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Crispy and airy, cheese straws are as easy to make as they are to eat. If your puff pastry is frozen, thaw it on the stovetop as your oven is preheating. The heat from the oven will help it defrost faster. Then it’s all about a few gentle twists and a light sprinkling of seasoning before they go in the oven. Get our puff pastry cheese straws recipe.
This homemade nut mix gets a healthy dose of hot sauce. It’ll light a little midnight fire under your guests to help them get to the countdown. Get our sriracha nut mix recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.These toasted buttery buns, bursting with stuffing, might require your guests use both hands—but we doubt they’ll be complaining. Get our homemade lobster roll recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Filled with perfectly spiced ground beef or lamb, you can add a drizzle of sweet pomegranate molasses to balance out the savoury meat. Get our Turkish sausage rolls recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Who knew peanut butter and chocolate made such a perfect pairing? (Okay, lots of people, but that’s besides the point.) These wee balls of peanut butter are wrapped in smooth chocolate, topped with peanuts and placed in pretty foil-lined wrappers. They’ll be a beautiful addition to your midnight snack table. Get our peanut butter balls recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.To toss in your glass of sparkling, or to eat by the handful (we’re guilty) these colourful jellies are a lively way to add extra sparkle to NYE festivties. Get our prosecco jelly squares recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.The perfect snack for game nights. Get our furikake popcorn recipe here.
Spice things up with these savoury parmesan and Parma ham kettle chips. Get our parmesan and parma ham kettle chips recipe here.
Ditch the store-bought chips. These rice paper chips are easy to make and pair well with a peanut dipping sauce. Get our rice paper chips and peanut dipping sauce recipe here.
This classic snack coated in dark chocolate and pistachios is perfect for all ages. Get our chocolate covered pretzels recipes.
Go all out with homemade crackers for a crisp, decadent snack. Get our cheddar cheese crackers recipe here.
This elevated nut mix takes just 15 minutes to make. Get our warm sweet and savoury nuts recipe here.
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