Skip the Menu-Planning For Your New Year's Eve Fete — We Did It For You

Updated on 12/30/2015 at 4:01 PM

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Your last meal of the year had better be a good one. That's why we've gathered the most dazzling, delectable dishes for your New Year's Eve bash. Don't worry about ending your year of culinary exploits on a lackluster note, because these party-ready recipes will blow you (and your guests) away.

Oysters With Champagne Mignonette

Take oysters (a New Year's Eve classic) and give them a modern, extracelebratory twist by serving them with a Champagne mignonette.

Honeyed French 75

Gin, honey, citrus, and Champagne combine to create a cocktail that would fit right in at one of Jay Gatsby's flapper-era soirees.

Gruyère Gougères

These puffy pastries pack in plenty of nutty gruyère, making them irresistible to party guests. You might want to double the recipe!

Red Lentil Paté

Spread this elegant vegetarian appetizer on crackers for an unbelievably scrumptious finger food.

Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts

Delicate and decadent cured salmon finds its ideal match when paired with nutty crackers, tangy crème fraiche, briny capers, and fresh dill in this fancy hors d'oeuvre.

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Set out a tray of these jewel-like apricot, goat cheese, and almond morsels at your New Year's Eve party, and they'll likely be gobbled up in a matter of minutes.

Brie and Fig Pie Bites

Think French picnic meets Pop-Tarts, and you've got the gist of these brie and fig puff pastry bites.

Champagne Cupcakes

New Year's Eve parties and bubbly go hand in hand, so incorporate the celebratory drink into this party-friendly dessert.