Foodie Friday: Celebrating With Champagne

How is this year over with already? For me personally, it wasn't a bad year, but it wasn't the best either. In my mind, each year needs to be celebrated.  It's a chance to remember the good times, learn from the bad ones, and toast to the possibilities of the New Year. No matter how you spend NYE, try to make it special. This last recipe roundup of the year features my favorite, champagne and sparkling wine. If you are home alone, watch a movie and treat yourself to Champagne Carmel Popcorn. Looking to impress? Try the Sparkling Chocolate Truffle Champagne Cake. Cheers to you, my friends! Have a sparkling NYE.

HERE: 16 Celebration Worthy Recipes

Blood Orange Champagne Mule

These are your basic Moscow Mules but with the addition of champagne and blood oranges. Aren't they beautiful?

Half Baked Harvest

Oysters Rockefeller

Could there be a sexier, more sophisticated or celebratory dish than oysters? Any way you fix them, they say "celebration." This classic recipe will get the party started.

Gourmet Traveller

Prime Rib Roast with Horseradish  Champagne Cream Sauce

This picture perfect dish is NYE perfection! The sauce calls for Champagne Vinegar. But if you are celebrating, use the real thing.

Food and Wine

Champagne Risotto

I made risotto for the first time this year. Have to say, it was a huge success, but it didn't have champagne in it....just lobster. This is a must make soon.

Heather Christo

Fizzy Sorbet Cocktail

I think that I would serve this as dessert. This recipe had to included, because it is just too pretty not to.

Delish

Creamy Champagne Lobster & Prawn Pasta

Now this is a celebration in a bowl! Get the delicious recipe

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Wild Orchard

Chocolate Champagne Truffles

This recipe is proof that you don't have to be a chocolatier to make truffles at home. Even my sweet Mom made truffles, and she was not a fancy cook. You can get the edible gold flakes in time for NYE at Amazon.

Key Ingredient

Citrus And Avocado Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette

Why serve a regular tossed salad on the last day of the year, when you can serve this beauty? Supplement dinner with a punch of Champagne vinegar (which is made with the same grapes).

Foodie Crush

Champagne Alfredo with Crispy Prosciutto and Shrimp 

Doesn't this just sound special? Champagne makes this dish bubble, but the little bit of starchy pasta water adds the real magic to the sauce. MMMMM!

Food52

Champagne Caramel Popcorn

My evening could begin and end with this recipe. We received an Air Popper for Christmas. This is going to happen next week.

How Sweet Eats

Chicken Au Champagne 

A restaurant quality meal made with champagne in a cast iron pan. This recipe looks quite doable for the average cook.

Cooking With Curls

Champagne Macarons

Oh go ahead and show off a little. Aren't these a

 beautiful bite?

Eats Well With Others

The Well Stocked Bar For NYE

From basics to how much champagne to stock. Find expert tips here.

Williams Sonoma

Almond Champagne Poached Pears With Almond Whipped Cream

Gluten Free

I am not a big pear or fruit person, but these look super elegant. Not to mention that they are made with almond champagne! I have a feeling that any type of champs would do nicely.

Bright Eyed Baker

Blackberry Champagne Punch

A chic cocktail that is pretty and packs a punch of holiday spirit. Said to be super easy to 

throw together.

How Sweet Eats

Sparkling Chocolate Truffle Champagne Cake

I have saved the best for last. This decadent cake has my name (and yours) all over it. 

Crate And Barrel

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Foodie Friday: Christmas Dinner, Drinks & Desserts

Elegant New Years Eve Dinner Recipes

( Via: Megan Hess )

The last meal of any year deserves to be special. The above tablescape by Megan Hess is filled with glam details, like couture linens and gilded plates. Your menu should shine, too! Today we begin with champagne cocktails to toast the New Year.  Followed by elevated appetizers like Pear, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Pizza. You'll find elegant entrees and stunning sides. Of course, I haven't forgotten about dessert. Scroll down to find the perfect happy ending for your elegant meal.



HERE: 23 Special Recipes

Champagne Cocktail
"It’s amazing how an Angostura bitters-soaked sugar cube can transform Champagne into an incredible cocktail."
Food and Wine 

Blackberry Ombre Sparkler
What a stunning sip!
The Cookie Rookie  

Pear & Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
How very festive! Like a Mimosa but even better. You make your own cranberry pear puree to mix with the bubbly.
Minimalist Baker 

Champagne Ice Cubes
Something I had not thought of. This is how you keep Mimosas and other champagne drinks really chilled without diluting the flavor.
Town and Country Magazine

~ Appetizers ~  

Ahi & Mango Tuna Tartare
When I feel like celebrating, this is what I order. This is a low fat, low calorie recipe. I'm making it this year!
Clean Eating Magazine

Pear Prosciutto And Gorgonzola Pizza
This is a grown up pizza. The flavor combinations sound fabulous to me. Sweet and savory is always a perfect pairing.
Recipe Runner  

Crispy Potato Chive Pancakes with Smoked Salmon- 
{ Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free }
Oh my goodness! How beautiful are these bites? I am sure that they taste even better than they look. The little pancakes are actually filled with mashed potatoes!
Heather Christo 

Cranberry Maple Baked Brie
Doesn't this sound delicious? I used frozen Puffed Pastry for the first time at Thanksgiving. Easy-peasy! 
Will Cook For Smiles

~  Entrees  ~ 

Prime Rib Roast with Champagne Horseradish Cream
In my view, the perfect special occasion entree!  It all begins with a beautiful cut of meat.
Food And Wine

Lobster Fra Diavolo
"Mr. Shop This" would just love this dish. Anything that features San Marzano tomatoes and a cup of brandy, gets my New Years Eve nod!
Bon Appétit  

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
A tenderloin of pork always seems a bit special, even though it is super easy to prepare. This recipe is both stunning and simple. 
Half Baked Harvest   

Sake Sea Bass in Parchment
I have to admit. I have never cooked anything in parchment. Have you? The advantage is that the food steams in it's own juices. This recipe includes a heady combination of sake, soy sauce, and ginger.
Gourmet 

Beef Cheek Bourguignon
I have had Beef cheeks only once. It was a Christmas extravaganza at The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. I have to say, it was the most tender beef I have ever had. It's not something most of us have often. New Years Eve would be the perfect time to make it. It's quite the impressive dish!
Gourmet Traveller

~ Side Dishes ~   

The Easiest Sexiest Salad In The World
Jamie says: “Trust me, this fig salad recipe will blow your socks off – it's beautifully creamy, sweet and salty. ” It only takes 10 minutes to put together, people!
Jamie Oliver 

Alex Hitz's Oyster Stew
One of my favorite things! The secret to this recipe? Salted butter. That is unusual to me. And make sure you use the oyster "liquor" in the recipe. It adds a nice touch.
House Beautiful  

Crispy Cheesy Potato Stacks
No matter what you are serving, pair it with these potatoes! You bake them in muffin tins.
Half Baked Harvest 

Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is one of the best pairings with grilled meats. This recipe calls for both Parmigiano-Reggiano and Mascarpone Cheese, which add to the complex flavor of this colorful dish. Heavy cream finishes it.
Leites Culinaria 

~ Desserts ~ 

Rosé Sorbet
With just 4 ingredients (including the sprig of mint), anyone can make this special pink confection. All you need is an electric ice cream maker. Pretty, right?
How Sweet Eats

Chocolate Pear Tartlets
This pretty pear recipe comes from the Mother/Daughter duo founders of The Cook’s Atelier.  It is a bit complicated, but as you can see, the end result is impressive.
Williams Sonoma  

Brandy Snaps With Lemon Cream And Berries
Oh there is nothing like fresh lemon curd! It's not difficult at all to make. This recipe can be made ahead of time and put together right before guests arrive.
Gourmet Traveller 

Chocolate Whiskey Souffle
I can not think of a finer way to end a special meal than with this ooey gooey sophisticated recipe! I mean, chocolate and booze?
Gourmet Traveller 

Spiked Egg Nog Ice Cream
I would add a little brandy sauce on top of this dish. I love to drink my dessert don't you? 
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Holiday Cocktail Party Recipes, Details & Host Gifts

The Life Of The Party

Christmas is now another memory, and I hope yours was special. There is still some celebrating to do, however. Be the girl that knows how to kick up her heels and get down. Since one of the biggest party nights of the season, New Years Eve, is upon us, a little prep wouldn't hurt. Get the party started on the right foot with Christian Louboutin's Follies Lace Pumps at Barney's  or Bergdorf Goodman

11 Ways To Be The Life Of The Party

Caviar Chic
Caviar adds the luxe life to any party, whether you are eating it or enjoying it.  These bracelets are so stacked with style. Serving Caviar at any party will ensure that your guests have a great time. Pop for Petrossian at Saks. Bracelets at
Neiman Marcus

Cheers!
The life of the party always gives a great toast, and can write one on a whim and a napkin! See how to pen your own witty words inside Kate Spade's latest book "All In Good Taste." Makes a haute hostess gift, too.

Here's Looking At You

The life of the party knows how to decorate and/or gift with unexpected flair.  Fornasetti Candles are actually works of art. 

Nordstrom

Glitter Rimming Sugar
Speaking of drinks and toasts, if you are hosting, elevate your cocktails with gold and bronze glitter sugar. I've read somewhere that a girl should always leave a little glitter wherever she goes. 
 Dell Cove Spices at Etsy

Speaking Of Glitter
No matter how you are bringing in the New Year - casual chic style or in la-di da "turn it up" fashion, these Kate Spade party shoes are made for danc'n. 
Zappos Couture

Go Ahead, Toot Your Own Horn
Party horns are a dime a dozen, unless you are looking for something fringed and fabulous. This set of haute horns will bring the New Year in with style.
Food 52

Glamorous NYE Outfit Ideas For The Non-Sequin Set
Dare to go bare, without sequins, that is. If twinkling like a disco ball is not your thing, The Window at Barney's has six great outfit ideas that are on the demure side of glitz.
Barney's New York

Kissy Face

So the life of the party simply must prepare her pout for the kisses she will steal as the clock strikes midnight. Find perfect products like Kaplan MD’s Lip 20 Mask, Lancer’s Volume Enhancing Lip Serum and more 

Sephora

Sock It To Them!

One rule of being the life of the party is to give them something to talk about. These "Feather Forecast" stockings do the trick.  How fun!

Nasty Gal

Fancy Another?
Even the liveliest party girl needs a night in every once in a while. Be the life of your own party with Kate Spade's "Fancy Another" Serving Tray
 Zhush

Most Of All....
The life of the party is just herself. As for all the glam and gorgeousness, she gives it all a wink and a nod. She knows that it is what's inside that counts!

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