Happy Sunday. Today, I have a new recipe and a few ideas to inspire your New Yearβs Eve meal.
Weekend Update
Iβll keep the weekend update short to get us into the recipes FAST! Iβm getting back into the swing of things after Christmas travel. I usually make the bulk of the Christmas Eve dinner, and we try to go for a Feast of Seven Fishes, though we often donβt quite hit seven; this year, we did, thanks to my brother-in-law, who made delicious clams! I made a lobster and shrimp gnocchi (which I think Iβll test again for a recipe; it was a BIG hit!). I also made my crab balls with remoulade, baked cod with macadamia nut gremolata, and smoked trout dip. We also had scallops and the clams. It was several hours of cooking, but so worth it!
This weekend, we went to Neko Nook in Gaithersburg, and I tried a Japanese sando for the first time! The coffee was diabolically bad, so skip the coffee if you decide to go. But the strawberry sando and tamago sando were both delicious!
Today, I decided to make a turkey because I was craving it for some reason. Iβm going to follow my dry-brine turkey recipe and skip the glaze this time. Iβm also making my very favorite dinner roll recipe (Iβll share the recipe next week) along with my favorite basic mashed potatoes, cranberries, and some roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts, maybe.
Letβs get into the recipes!
NEW RECIPE
Coq au Vin
I love, love, love coq au vin, and after several iterations, I am happy to share my version with you. I add parsnips, carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms to create a hearty dish perfect for a cold night.
READER FAVE
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, Katy! Iβm so thrilled you enjoyed this dish!
NYE MEALS
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Since Iβm in a red wine mood, I will make a simple filet mignon dinner this year! Itβs one of my favorite fancy meals!
London Broil
Donβt feel like you need to break the bank for a fancy NYE meal! London broilβmade with a more budget-friendly cut like top sirloinβcan make for a stunning main dish, especially when you reverse-sear it!
Homemade Lobster Ravioli
Want to try your hand at homemade ravioli? I have three versions to share with you! The first is lobster ravioli served in a stunning saffron sauce.
Homemade Mushroom Ravioli
For a vegetarian NYE, try this homemade mushroom ravioli instead!
Homemade Crab Ravioli
Or try my OG crab ravioli! This one has been a hit on the site for years!
Easy Baked Crab Balls
Crab balls are always a good choice for a fancy dinner, and Iβm so happy you enjoyed them, Cindy!!
Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
What better way to bid farewell to 2024 than with a stick-to-your-ribs comfort meal like short ribs?! YUM.
I think thatβs it for today! I hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, celebratory New Yearβs Eve! If you ring in the new year with one of my recipes, please drop me a comment to let me know how it turns out. Iβd love to be included in your New Yearβs Eve spread! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR, and Iβll see you in 2025!!!! ππ BYEEEEEEE!
-kylie