Didn’t make a reservation for New Year’s Eve? There’s still time to plan and host a New Year’s Eve dinner at home. This menu has all the components of a celebratory meal; a few fancy appetizers that feature choice ingredients, a great cut of meat with a special sauce, seasonal sides and a bittersweet ending (pun intended). Make this meal for 2-10 people. It won’t take you all day to prepare, but everyone will think it did. Have a happy, hip and delicious New Year celebration.
New Year’s Eve Menu
Beginning the Countdown
Savory Black & White “Cookies” (Crostini with Black Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese)
Shrimp Martinis
The Last Supper
Beef Tenderloin with Mustard-Cognac Sauce
Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds, Shallots and Craisins
Balsamic Glazed Roasted Potato Wedges
Bittersweet Ending
Individual Bittersweet Molten Chocolate Cakes with Coffee Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries with White Chocolate Drizzle
Recipes:
http://hiphostess.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/savory-black-white-cookies/
http://hiphostess.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/hip-tip-shrimp-martinis/
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Beef-Tenderloin-Steaks-with-Mustard-Cognac-Sauce-236192
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Balsamic-Roasted-Potato-Wedges-231370
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bittersweet-Molten-Chocolate-Cakes-with-Coffee-Ice-Cream-107659
Sounds so sophisticated. I went with a Mexican Fiesta theme. What a great way to bring in the new year. I love your pomegranate salsa, can’t wait to try it. Enjoying your blog.