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Quick and Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers

These New Year’s Eve Appetizers are my absolute favourite finger food recipes that I have posted along the time, recipes that I can never have enough of; and would be a brilliant choice for the most awaited party of the year. These are starters for all tastes, including vegan and vegetarian options.

Collection of recipes for the New Year's Eve Party

It sounds like a cliché already, but how time flies! I cannot believe that this year is almost gone, how did this happen? I am not sure if soon I’ll be one year wiser, let’s just leave it to one year older only. Whether it was a successful year or not, a happy one or not, there is always that hope for a better year. And, of course, we have the New Year’s resolutions to worry about later on.

But, for now, let’s just enjoy the company of our dearest and nearest, and, of course, the delicious finger foods we have ready for the special moments. Each link will take you to my original recipe, enjoy and I hope you’ll have a wonderful party!

Happy New Year!

  • Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés– inspired by the famous English Yorkshire puddings, these bites not only look impressive, but taste amazingly delicious too. No mess, no fuss, the best finger food for the most awaited party of the year.

A yorkshire pudding stuffed with roast beef, horseradish sauce and arugula salad on a white plate

  • Smoked Mackerel Pâté – no need for expensive ingredients, this is so much better than any ready-made pâté that comes in a tiny jar and costs quite a bit. Best served with a nice slice of bread, toast or bruschetta.

2 slices of baguette with mackerel pate spread over them

  • Loaded Ground Pork Nachos – these nachos are not only insanely delicious, but healthy too. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes so that the cheese can melt nicely, and you get the best starter ever.

Overhead shoot of a tray with loaded ground pork nachos

  • Cheese Twists Recipe (From Scratch) – or Cheese Straws, made from scratch with a few simple ingredients, deliciously golden and divinely cheesy tasting. The best party food for absolutely every occasion. No need to buy the ready-made ones, these cheese twists are the best!

Overhead shoot of a white rectangle plate with cheese twists

  • Smoked Salmon Blini Canapes – the perfect party food for your New Year’s Eve. Delicious homemade blinis topped with silky cream, cucumber, smoked salmon and a touch of lemon; can’t think of a better appetizer for such a big party. And they cost a lot less than the store-bought version.

Overhead shoot of a white plate with 7 Smoked Salmon Blini Canapés

  • Breaded Scampi (Best Langoustine Recipe) – a delicious homemade seafood starter that is perfect for every occasion. Langoustine tails coated with flour, eggs and breadcrumbs, then deep fried until golden, what a treat they are! Quick and easy, the best way to cook langoustines.

Overhead shoot of a white bowl with scampi, 2 lemon slices and a white small with tomato salad on the side

  • Potted Shrimp – made with cooked shrimp, and flavoured with garlic, lemon juice,  spring onions, fresh parsley and dill, the shrimp is then covered with melted butter which sets beautifully to create the most delicious dish you can possibly get.

A slice of bread with potted shrimp spread over it, all arranged on a white plate with a dill sprig on it

  • Italian Tomato Bruschetta – a posh and tasty Italian starter for any occasion. It might look simple, but it’s heavenly flavourful and tasty. Fresh tomatoes, black olives, parmesan and basil, what a winning combination!

2 tomato bruschetta on a white tablecloth

A white bowl with 5 potato croquettes

  • Peri-Peri Chicken Wings – one of Nando’s signature dishes, now served from the comfort of your own home. Baked chicken wings with a fantastic peri-peri marinade, nice and crispy skin, and juicy meat; I can’t think of a better starter. 

Overhead shoot of a white rectangle plate with peri-peri chicken wings

  •  Pan-Fried Chinese Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork – the best Asian-style dumplings. They are a fantastic appetizer for any party, and can be ready in about 15-20 minutes. And bonus point, they taste exactly like the ones served in a Chinese restaurant.

Overhead shot of a white plate with 8 pan-fried chinese dumplings

  • Smoked Salmon Pâté Appetizers– if you like smoked salmon, you will love these delicate appetizers. They are incredibly tasty, and super easy to make. No one will believe that the smoked salmon pâté is made from scratch at home. It is made only with fresh ingredients, and can be prepared quickly just before the party.

A white plate of 8 smoked salmon pate appetizers

  • Popcorn Chicken Recipe – beautifully golden-brown and so crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside, these fried chicken bites can rival the famous KFC popcorn chicken.

Popcorn chicken balls in a bowl with a small bowl with ketchup in the background

  • Homemade Cheese Crackers  – with ricotta and cheddar cheese, a delicious savoury snack with only 4 ingredients that will be a big hit at any party. And no nasty ingredients added at all.

Close-up shoot of star-shaped cheese crackers

 

  • Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Wings – the perfect finger food for the most important party of the year. A lot healthier than the fried ones, these wings are absolutely delicious.They are perfect to feed a crowd, and can be made just before the party, to be enjoyed with any sauce you like.

  •  Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls – an impressive bite-sized party appetizer for a crowd. A lot lighter than the traditional sausage rolls, but so flavourful and easy to make. These turkey sausage rolls are great served either cold or hot.

Overhead shoot of a white plate with 9 mini sausage rolls

  •  Simple Deviled Eggs  – they might be easy to make, but they are fail-proof and sure to impress anyone at the party. The classic appetizers are definitely one of my favourite party finger food. Perfect for any occasion, all year round.

3 deviled eggs on a white plate with parsley leaves and black olives slices on the sides

  • Spinach Roll Ups with Ham and Cream Cheese – with a spinach sponge, silky cream cheese and ham slices, these starters are a great vegetarian option for any party. They are super tasty, and so easy to make too.

7 spinach roll ups with ham and cream cheese on a white plate

  • Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté– a delicious cold appetizer to feed a crowd. It has a smooth, creamy texture and it goes very well with any kind of bread, crackers, breadsticks and more. My homemade version has no alcohol in it, and can be enjoyed by everyone.

A white plate with a rameskin of quick chicken liver pate, a slice of bread with chicken liver pate spread onto it, and some parsley leaves next to it

  • Spanakopita Triangles – a superb Greek appetizer that even spinach haters will adore. Delicious either warm or cold, they will go down a treat with every single guest. They made the perfect finger food for your New Year’s Eve party, so why not give them a try?

4 Spanakopita triangles and 2 halves of a triangle on a white plate

  • Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Ham and Cheese –  Easy to make, with a delicate smoky flavour, these bites will not last long on the plate. Make  sure you grab one before they are gone! Plus, they are ridiculously easy to make, and they use only a few simple ingredients that are also cheap.

3 Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Ham and Cheese on a white serving plate with parsley leaves around

  • Butternut Squash Risotto Balls – these Italian arancini are a great choice when it comes to easy appetizers for parties. They make a nice, mess-free finger food to please even fussy tummies. Plus, if you like Italian food, these bites are the perfect choice for you.

3 Butternut squash risotto balls on a white plate with a rameskin of more risotto balls in the background

  •  Chicken Satay Skewers With Crunchy Peanut Butter Sauce – an Asian-inspired appetizer that bursts with amazing flavours. The peanut butter sauce is finger-licking good, and taste like heaven. Why settle for the not-so-tasty store version, when you can make your own fabulous chicken skewers at home!

3 chicken satay skewers on a white plate with lime wedges and a bowl of peanut butter sauce

  • Mayo Eggplant Dip Canapés –  a fantastic appetizer for your New Year’s Eve Party or any other occasion. Finger food at its best! I absolutely love it, it’s light, it’s yummy, and so easy to make. 

Mayo Eggplant dip canapés on a black background

  • Easy Shrimp Tempura Roll (Homemade Sushi) – or the best homemade sushi. Quick and easy to make, and as tasty as the real deal. These low-calorie bites are the perfect party food for any occasion. And bonus point, you can choose what ingredients go into them, so you know you have the bites that you best like.

A white rectangle plate with 3 shrimp tempura rolls

  • Leftover Mashed Potato Balls – sinfully golden and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. These potato bites are simply delicious, and ridiculously easy to make. If you don’t happen to have leftover mash, you can use ready-made one too, or make it fresh at home.

Overehad shot of a white plate with 7 mashed potato balls and 2 other balls outside the plate

  • Mini Toad in the Hole Appetizers – or Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Sausages, some excellent Christmas finger food, or even some fancy New Year’s Eve appetizers for a crowd. They are super easy to make, and really delicious.Mini Toad in the Hole Canapé on a white table cloth
  • Black Olive Tapenade Recipe –  the ultimate party appetizer that is so quick and easy to make, but so big on flavours. The tapenade is made with black olives, anchovies, capers, dijon mustard, lemon juice and olive oil, and blended together to create a simple, but delicious dip for every occasion.Serve it with crostini or bruschetta, or just some simple toast. Ready in less than 5 minutes.

  • Crispy Oatmeal Cookies–  with rosemary and caraway seeds, delicious savoury cookies that are just perfect for the cheese board. Serve them with your favourite cheese, jam, or a handful of fruit, and you can get the party started. These oat biscuits can also be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack.

Overhead shoot of 2 oat biscuits a wedge of cheese, a small bowl of jam and a cookie topped with cheese and jam

Overhead shoot of a yellow dish with babay ganoush appetizer

  • Easy Brie and Cranberry Bites– made with puff pastry and a touch of rosemary, a spectacular appetizer for your Christmas and New Year’s Eve Party. Super easy to make, these canapés are the best party food for the festive season.

Overhead shot of a white rectangle plate with 2 Brie and Cranberry Bites

  • Spinach Pinwheels with Ricotta – a delicious afterschool snack that is ready in about 30 minutes. Super simple to make, and delicious, these pinwheels are a favourite with my family. Toddler-approved bites.

Overhead shot of a white plate with 7 spinach pinwheels and some spinach leaves around the plate

  • Stuffed Turkey Breast Roll– a delicious appetizer for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It’s beautifully moist, and and easy to put together, and as an added bonus, it’s low carb, high protein, gluten free and low in calories (only 473 calories the whole roll).

Overhead shot of a white rectangle plate with slices of Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mushrooms and Walnuts

  • Baked Falafel with Canned Chickpeas – quick and easy to make, and so delicious too! The falafel is vegan-friendly, and low in calories, and can be served as a starter for any occasion. Or you can make it a main meal by adding it to a wrap with pickles and salad.

A bowl of falafel balls

  • Tuna Dip – with cream cheese, spring onions, and a lemon kick. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes, and can be served either with crackers, or as a spread with crostini or a simple toast. Quick, tasty, perfect for a hungry crowd.

A glass bowl with tuna dip topped with chopped parsley

  • Baked Scotch Eggs – a lighter, and healthier version of the classic British starter. It’s the perfect party food, mess-free and it goes down well with little and big tummies too.

Overhead shoot of a white rectangle plate with 3 whole scotch eggs and 2 halves

These are the appetizers I think will be the star of the New Year’s Eve Party. They can be made in advance, and served cold at the party. No need to spend a fortune on food, just bring the drinks, the rest can be made at home. Enjoy the party!

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