50 Best New Year’s Eve Dinner Recipes to Welcome in 2024
New and traditional dishes to serve at your holiday feast!
New Year's requires a menu that sets the year off on the best foot. These New Year's Eve dinner ideas, from simple but elegant suppers and feasts for a crowd to meals that satisfy the whole family, serve up tasty ideas that will give you the energy to stay up to watch the ball drop.
Whether you're hosting a New Year's Eve bash or simply hosting an all-out New Year's Eve dinner for two, the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen has gathered our favorite easy and impressive dishes. Looking for classic? Shrimp scampi and linguine will deliver delicious results (with minimal effort!). And if you're hunting for a little bit of good luck to take into the new year, may we suggest Hoppin' John? This dish, traditional in the Southern U.S. states, is the perfect way to roll into 2024 with well wishes and good fortune.
Many of our dishes, whether they're New Year's Eve appetizers or full-blown feasts, are great for a crowd and can easily find their place on the New Year's buffet table. From hearty stews — like winter-ready coq au vin and tender braised short ribs — to easy starters that feed a whole crew, you'll have the recipes to satisfy vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous palates. Plus, if you're hankering for something a little simpler this year, there are a host of quick and easy dinners (including Instant Pot recipes)! And don't forget a festive New Year's Eve dessert to round out the night. Time to pop the bubbly and cheers to the new year!
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
This classic and garlicky scampi is the perfect partner to linguine. And it's so simple to make for a crowd, so you can spend more time prepping for your epic New Year's Eve party.
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Seared Scallops with Escarole Salad and Pesto Vinaigrette
Looking for an elegant feast that takes minimal effort? This five-ingredients seafood supper fits the bill, complete with a lemony caper pan sauce.
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Brown Butter Gnocchi with Crispy Sage and Mushrooms
Brown butter, golden, pan-fried mushrooms and crispy sage top off pillowy homemade gnocchi.
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Aleppo Pork Chops with Potatoes and Greens
A simple maple Aleppo butter lends sweet and spicy depth to roasted pork chops, garlicky smashed potatoes and Swiss chard.
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage
Introducing the simplest risotto ever — no standing and stirring required. Plus it's free from cheese (but still full of flavor!) making it great for any vegan guests.
Roasted Sausage and Grapes
Sweet Italian sausage meets tender roasted grapes for the sweet-and-savory combo of our dreams.
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Cacio e Pepe
Don't forget to toast the black pepper before whipping up this impressive pasta — it brings out the spice’s floral, spicy notes.
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Grilled Bone-In Rib Eye
Whether you're in a warmer climate or looking for an excuse to fire up the grill, this centerpiece protein is the start to a great crowd-friendly New Year's feast.
Get the Grilled Bone-In Rib Eye recipe.
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Polenta With Mushrooms
If you're planning a New Year's Eve Buffet, prep this vegetarian dinner and allow guests to serve themselves. Just add a splash of milk as needed to keep the polenta smooth and ultra-creamy.
Get the Polenta With Mushrooms recipe.
Hoppin' John
A hearty, homey Southern dish traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is meant to ring in good luck. Pair with cornbread and throw a clean penny into one bowl — whoever finds it will see extra fortune in the coming year!
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Roasted Clams With Lemony Panko
The panko and clams roast in separate pans at the same time. After about 10 minutes, just sprinkle on the toasted crumbs and serve. Easy!
Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
Vegetarian meals have never been so satisfying. A splash of soy sauce and a spoonful of miso up the umami in this cozy dinner.
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Salmon Rillettes
Turn appetizers into dinner for the New Year – pair this rich salmon spread with toast, a few extra dips and an epic cheese board for a great grazing situation that allows guests to serve themselves.
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New York Strip Steak
When served with garlicky spinach and hasselback potatoes, this perfectly cooked steak is the ultimate New Year’s dinner.
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Beet Fettuccine With Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese
You've got time on NYE (you are staying up 'til midnight, after all), turn dinner into an activity by making your own pasta. It's easy with a pasta maker!
Get the Beet Fettuccine with Hazelnuts and Goat Cheese recipe.
Short Ribs With Creamy Polenta
These tender braised Instant Pot short ribs are the newest star of New Year's Eve dinner, no effort required.
Kale Pesto Pasta
Who knew broken lasagna noodles could make for such a stunning pasta? If you're hosting an NYE party last minute, reach into your fridge and pantry for this fast (but impressive!) fix.
Get the Kale Pesto Pasta recipe.
Coq au Vin Rosé
A twist on classic coq au vin (which uses red wine instead of rosé), this crowd-pleaser gets its flavor from mushrooms and bacon too.
Get the Coq au Vin Rosé recipe.
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Almond-Thyme Gremolata
Serve this delicious soup as a precursor to the main meal, or pair it with a protein to put it front and center.
Get the Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Almond-Thyme Gremolata recipe.
Tomato Tagliatelle With Chorizo and Olives
Spicy chorizo and salty olives offer bold flavor in no time at all.
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