New Year’s Eve is on Shabbat this year. For many of us, that means there will be no expensive restaurant tab, no traffic and no drunk drivers to avoid. But it doesn’t mean we can’t party! Here are some ideas for an unforgettable Shabbat New Year’s Eve party. A selection of hors d’oeuvers, cocktails and maybe some table games followed by a pot-luck dessert party, where all your guests can bring their favorite sweet treat.
Hors d’oeuvers: Hop around the world with these delicious appetizers. Make them bite sized so that it is easier to taste everything. It’s got to be midnight somewhere!
Vegetarian Beef Empanadas
Spinach Pakora
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
Chicken Satay
Samboosak with Chickpeas
Funghi Fritti
Endive and Walnut Appetizer
California Rolls
Five-Spice Appetizer Meatballs
Steak Won Ton Crisps
Desserts: What a sweet way to start the New Year!
Napoleon
Cinnamon Palmiers
Spicy Hot Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Baklava
Yael’s Chocolate S’manwiches
Spicy Fruits and Walnut Popcorn
Orange Blossom Raisin Tarts
Sweet Pumpkin Won Tons
Image Courtesy of Flickr – Sean Rogers1
Tamar lives in New York and is the mother of three amazing children, a Registered Dietitian, professor of Nutrition, and as you can probably guess, a foodie! Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate! Find more on
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