How to Pick Food for a New Years Party

When throwing a New Year's party, choose foods that reflect the festive nature of the night. The food available at a party can make or break the event. Most of your energies should be focused on picking the appropriate drinks and appetizers to serve.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Set out a cheese tray. A fruit and cheese display is an easy to make menu option for a New Year's party. Choose fresh fruits like grapes, strawberries and melon. Set out several different cheeses like cheddar and blue cheese.

2. Make skewers, an easy and delicious hand held food. Grill chicken, pork, or beef and place the meat alongside various grilled vegetables.

3. Provide an assortment dips for partygoers. You can serve a nacho dip as well as a dip that can be used for vegetables and chips. To save time, purchase dips instead of making them yourself.

4. Serve bruschetta. It is easy to make and can be topped with various appetizing selections.

5. Pick foods and drinks that complement each other. Choose a selection of wines that go well with the appetizers you are serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to keep the menu light and avoid serving too many heavy dishes. Most people will be drinking a lot and won't want filling entrees.
• Don't forget to have a selection of desserts at your New Year's party. Cupcakes are always fun to serve.

Resources

• Use the recipes on the Food Network website for your New Year's party.