20 Fancy-ish Recipes for the Ultimate New Year's Eve Dinner Party at Home

Jessica Formicola
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In this dish, the taste from the wine really adds so much delicate flavor—it’s perfect with the sweetness of the peas and scallops. The basil adds the perfect kick and really pulls it all together.

Get the recipe: Champagne Risotto with Seared Scallops and Peas

If you are anything like me, you avoid going out on New Year's Eve at all costs. That doesn't necessarily mean that you don't want to celebrate and tantalize the taste buds though. Special meals don't necessarily have to be difficult to prepare and these New Year's Eve dinner at-home recipes prove it!

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Best New Year's Eve Dinner Recipes

True, they may take a little extra time to make, but isn't that worth WOW-ing your friends and family ringing in the New Year? These are 20 of our favorite fancy dinner party meals that we hope you enjoy as much as we do!

For those who love seafood, there's Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce and Bechamel Baked Scallops. For the carnivores, try Crab-Stuffed Tenderloin or Grilled Filet with Garlic Brandy Butter. And you can never go wrong with Classic Cornish Hens and Crispy Duck a l'Orange.

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<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>If your New Year's Eve includes a proposal, this simple chicken supper is a must. Browned chicken breasts in a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Marry Me Chicken;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Marry Me Chicken</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1387549/kristamarshall/lemon-chicken-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:60 Best Lemon Chicken Dinners;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">60 Best Lemon Chicken Dinners</a></strong></p>
<p>Ben Rayl</p><p>Champagne, risotto and scallops are all fancy on their own, but on the same plate, they are WOW!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/346992/benrayl/champagne-risotto-with-seared-scallops-and-peas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Champagne Risotto with Seared Scallops and Peas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Champagne Risotto with Seared Scallops and Peas</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Squid ink pasta and white cream sauce give this dish a "black tie effect."</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/squid-ink-pasta/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Squid Ink Pasta with White Wine Cream Sauce</a></strong></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p><p>This restaurant favorite is easy to make at home.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/1316182/kristamarshall/chicken-piccata/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chicken Piccata;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chicken Piccata</a></strong></p>

Krista Marshall

This restaurant favorite is easy to make at home.

Get the recipe: Chicken Piccata

<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Crab and beef tenderloin are both impressive dinners, but this time they are in the same delicious dish.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/crab-stuffed-beef-tenderloin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crab-Stuffed Tenderloin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crab-Stuffed Tenderloin</a></strong></p>
<p>Half Baked Harvest</p><p>A delicious salmon supper, that has almost no cleanup.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/parchment-baked-roasted-red-pepper-salmon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Serve every party guest their own individual tasty bird.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/classic-cornish-hens/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Classic Cornish Hens;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Classic Cornish Hens</a></strong></p>

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Serve every party guest their own individual tasty bird.

Get the recipe: Classic Cornish Hens

<p>Half Baked Harvest</p><p>Lasagna might be comfort food, but that doesn't mean it can't feel special too.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-pesto-lasagna/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:White Pesto Lasagna;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">White Pesto Lasagna</a></strong></p>
<p>Parade</p><p>You can never go wrong with a perfectly cooked prime rib supper.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/prime-rib-perfect-holiday-main-174313595.html" data-ylk="slk:Classic Prime Rib;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">Classic Prime Rib</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Cooking lamb is easier than you think, and this one is flavored with herbs and Dijon mustard.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/roasted-leg-lamb/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Roasted Leg of Lamb;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Roasted Leg of Lamb</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/35-best-ground-lamb-recipes-015749183.html" data-ylk="slk:35 Best Ground Lamb Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">35 Best Ground Lamb Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Goose is something that will always impress a crowd.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/sweet-roasted-goose/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet Roasted Goose;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet Roasted Goose</a></strong></p>

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Goose is something that will always impress a crowd.

Get the recipe: Sweet Roasted Goose

<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>A roasted turkey with unique flavors.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/orange-anise-and-thyme-roasted-turkey/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Orange, Anise and Thyme Roasted Turkey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Orange, Anise and Thyme Roasted Turkey</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Seared scallops are then baked in a spiced white cream sauce.<br></p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/bechamel-baked-scallops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bechamel Baked Scallops;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bechamel Baked Scallops</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Sear these in a cast iron skillet and then finish in the oven for a juicy, tender chop.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/butter-sage-pork-chops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Butter Sage Pork Chops;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Butter Sage Pork Chops</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>Lemon chicken might not seem fancy, but this dish proves that wrong.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/cast-iron-lemon-chicken-and-zucchini/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cast Iron Lemon Chicken;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cast Iron Lemon Chicken</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>The only thing that could make filet mignon better is some garlic butter.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/grilled-beef-fillet-with-garlic-brandy-butter/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Garlic Butter Steak;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Garlic Butter Steak</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>This colorful chicken supper looks so pretty on the plate, but is budget-friendly thanks to chicken thighs.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/braised-chicken-thighs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chicken with Shallots;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chicken with Shallots</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>If you think duck is too complicated to make at home, think again!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/crispy-duck-a-lorange/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crispy Duck a l'Orange;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crispy Duck a l'Orange</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>A traditional celebratory dinner gets a nice "bark" from a coffee crust.<br></p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/coffee-crusted-beef-tenderloin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin</a></strong></p>
<p>Savory Experiments</p><p>A light, delicious pasta supper that is hands-on fun.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/bechamel-baked-scallops/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Linguine with White Clam Sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Linguine with White Clam Sauce</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/101-best-classic-simple-easy-152351315.html" data-ylk="slk:101 Best Pasta Suppers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">101 Best Pasta Suppers</a></strong></p>
<p>Krista Marshall</p>

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