Who’s planning New Year’s party? If you haven’t hosted a New Year’s party before, or you’re wondering what you need to do to host a great party on New Year’s Eve (or any time of year!), these tips are sure to help you!
How to Throw a Perfect Party
Appetizers
Finger foods are a must for any great New Year’s party, so you’ll want to have a variety of things to snack on, both cold and warm. This will keep people awake until midnight and it also gives you a chance to show off your cooking skills!
I have some fabulous appetizers that are perfect for any party! Unless you are planning a seated dinner, make sure everything you serve is easy to eat standing or sitting on a chair or couch. As much as I love ribs, this would not be a great time to serve them.
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Bruschetta with Mozzarella
Bruschetta with mozzarella makes the perfect appetizer or snack with a glass of red wine. We even make dinner out of three or four appetizers!
This Maryland crab dip recipe is one of my favorite appetizers. I’ve been eating Chesapeake Bay Maryland blue crab all my life, and this is a recipe from years of eating crab dip!
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are not only delicious – they’re also gluten-free! Super easy to make, these will be your new favorite healthy appetizer!
This scallop and shrimp salad recipe is from a hotel in Mexico and it was fantastic. The chef was kind enough to share the recipe so I could share it with you.
Fig Appetizer with Blue Brie Cheese – Food Fun & Faraway Places
Combine sweet luscious figs and the tangy bite of blue cheese and you’ll have the perfect bite-size treats for any holiday party! You’ll want to make them again and again.
What do you get when you combine crunchy breadsticks, parmesan cheese, and bacon? You get a Delicious (and fun to make!!) Bacon Straw! They’ll be a hit everyone will love!
This bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers. It’s super easy to make and my family loves it. You can pack the tomato mixture separately from the bread and put it together at a party. SO good!
You’ve got to try this easy snickers poke cake recipe is a rich chocolate cake drizzled in gooey caramel, covered in chocolate frosting, and sprinkled with peanuts and chopped Snickers!
This decadent Nutella bar recipe is so easy to make and an absolute crowd pleaser every time! With a rich brownie bottom and Nutella marshmallow cheesecake filling, you’ll think this must be heaven!
These OREO Cookie Balls are incredibly delicious, made with just 4 simple ingredients! These can be ready in no time and you can decorate them so many ways for any holiday! The flavors are amazing!
This white chocolate biscotti recipe makes a mouthwatering dessert. Using cake mix makes this recipe super easy. A popular dessert in coffee shops, you can make these at home for much less.
Creamy delicious white chocolate and plump juicy cranberries give this oatmeal cookie recipe a special flare! Very easy to make and a favorite for every holiday party!
Hosting a great New Years party definitely requires some festive decorations. See the streamers, hats, and other decor makes the party more fun.
Make a list of everything you need and be sure to set a timer so you’re ready for the countdown at midnight. It helps to have the TV on so you can count down together.
Activities
Plan some games to keep everyone busy and interacting.
Some of my other favorite games are OK Boomer (adults only) and Beat That, which is family friendly.
Encourage Conversation
You’ll probably have at least one or two shy guests who you might have to encourage to mingle. A great way to do this is to bring up a few topics related to the holidays, the weather, or favorite TV shows.
Have a tip for a great New Years Party? Share in the comments!
