Need Suggestions for Appetizers/Sides for Nye Dinner!

[AJPratt]

We usually get together with another couple for New Year's Eve. We usually do a garden salad, filet mignon (our friends bring from their butcher!) and stuffed baked potatoes and creme brulee for dessert. I would love to add another side or two and put out an appetizer other than the cheese and crackers we normally do. Suggestions?

 

[DebbieJ]

I love the Hot Artichoke Dip. You can get the recipe behind CC.There's also a Vegetable Bake recipe behind CC that's really good--frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cheese, topped with fried onions. It always gets rave reviews when I make it.

 

[wadesgirl]

Greek Cheese Torta is always a favorite for us.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Steamed Wonton Purses! YUM! If you are already having cheese and crackers, I wouldn't do another dairy based appetizer. If you are looking for something simple, melon balls wrapped with prosciutto is good, and would be nice with cheeses.

For a side, with stuffed baked potatoes and a salad...I would think something like roasted asparagus or zucchini...or if you are going to grill the filet, grilled asparagus or zucchini. Or a medley, like zucchini, peppers, 'shrooms....either roasted or grilled. You already have your greens and your starch, so go with a lighter veggie.

 

[Ginger428]

Steamed Wonton Purses! YUM! If you are already having cheese and crackers, I wouldn't do another dairy based appetizer. If you are looking for something simple, melon balls wrapped with prosciutto is good, and would be nice with cheeses.

For a side, with stuffed baked potatoes and a salad...I would think something like roasted asparagus or zucchini...or if you are going to grill the filet, grilled asparagus or zucchini. Or a medley, like zucchini, peppers, 'shrooms....either roasted or grilled. You already have your greens and your starch, so go with a lighter veggie.

OMG!! Just read Beckys post, NOW I have to go eat.....THANKS!! :cry:

 

[cookn' katie]

Anne, can I have your recipe for stuffed potatoes and creme brulee? Sounds awesome, I am having belated family Christmas on NYD. Any special way to make your fillet mignon?

 

[Liquid Sky]

chili-lime meatballs for an app! Easy peasy to make and store/transport well in the DCB :thumbup:

 

[Becca_in_MD]

I'm trying the Lobster Newburg dip from the Apps cookbook for NYE as my treat. I didn't get around to making it for Xmas Eve. My mother always used to do lobster newburg on NYE for the adults when I was a kid.

Have you tried sauteed mushrooms with the filet?

 

[mscharf]

Anne, can I have your recipe for stuffed potatoes and creme brulee? Sounds awesome, I am having belated family Christmas on NYD. Any special way to make your fillet mignon?

my suggestion: Keep it simple!!!! Salt and Pepper and that is IT!! With such a great cut of meat, no need to jazz it up! We either grill them or I just do them in my 12in skillet with EVOO!!:chef:

 

[AJPratt]

Anne, can I have your recipe for stuffed potatoes and creme brulee? Sounds awesome, I am having belated family Christmas on NYD. Any special way to make your fillet mignon?

Hi, Katie! For the potatoes, I scrub and dry them. Poke them with holes. Brush with EVOO and roll is kosher salt. Wrap in foil and bake in 325 oven for about an hour. I put butter, sour cream, chives from my garden, cheddar cheese, and chopped bacon in SA bowls. I let everyone stuff their own! LOL

For the meat, I just sprinkle on a little Season All seasoned salt and a little fresh ground pepper. That's it. We grill until the meat is about 130.

The creme brulee is a recipe from a 1950's Better Homes & Gardens cookbook I treasure. I will try to find a way to post it. Super easy!

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone. Still trying to figure it out!

 

[Ginger428]

Good Luck, but most of all....Have Fun!!!!

 

[DebbieJ]

I make these Twice Baked Potatoes and they are AWESOME!!!!Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes - All Recipes

 

[kcjodih]

I love the Hot Artichoke Dip. You can get the recipe behind CC.

There's also a Vegetable Bake recipe behind CC that's really good--frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cheese, topped with fried onions. It always gets rave reviews when I make it.

This sounds YUMMY! Not behind our CC though..would anyone be willing to share? Please? Thanks in advance!

 

[Ginger428]

This sounds YUMMY! Not behind our CC though..would anyone be willing to share? Please? Thanks in advance!

I'm checking for you.....

I can't find it....

 

[DebbieJ]

Crunchy Mixed Vegetable Bake
Ingredients:
1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower vegetable blend
1 can (2.8 ounces) French fried onion ringsDirections: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine soup, mayonnaise, garlic and black pepper in Small Batter Bowl; mix well. Stir in cheddar cheese.
2. Place frozen vegetables in Rectangular Baker. Spoon soup mixture over vegetables. Mix to coat vegetables evenly.
3. Bake 35-40 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven. Sprinkle fried onions over vegetable mixture. Return to oven 5 minutes or until onions are golden. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servingsNutrients per serving: Calories 312, Total Fat 24 g© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.
The Pampered Chef

 

[Ginger428]

Crunchy Mixed Vegetable Bake
Ingredients:
1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower vegetable blend
1 can (2.8 ounces) French fried onion rings

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine soup, mayonnaise, garlic and black pepper in Small Batter Bowl; mix well. Stir in cheddar cheese.
2. Place frozen vegetables in Rectangular Baker. Spoon soup mixture over vegetables. Mix to coat vegetables evenly.
3. Bake 35-40 minutes or until hot. Remove from oven. Sprinkle fried onions over vegetable mixture. Return to oven 5 minutes or until onions are golden. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 312, Total Fat 24 g

© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.
The Pampered Chef

Thanks Deb....

 

[melindagilbert]

I am doing the pesto puff pastries! YUMMY!

 

[kcjodih]

Thanks Deb and thanks for trying Ginger