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    24 Elegant Recipes for a New Year’s Eve That Feels Effortless

    Published: Dec 28, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Elegant recipes are the key to hosting a New Year’s Eve that feels as polished as it is effortless. This is all about creating dishes that impress without the stress—keeping things simple, stylish, and totally doable. Whether you’re planning a sit-down dinner or a casual gathering, these recipes help you set the tone for a celebration that feels special but doesn’t keep you tied to the kitchen. Start the year off right by enjoying a night that’s as smooth as your best champagne.

    Lasagna Roll Ups With Short Ribs

    A casserole dish full of lasagna rolls covered in a cheese sauce.
    Lasagna Roll Ups With Short Ribs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Lasagna Roll Ups with Short Ribs is a fun twist on traditional lasagna. Beef ribs provide a delicious filling, rolled then covered in sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups With Short Ribs

    Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

    pot roast on a platter
    Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

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    Super Tender Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast—just 10 mins to prep! Enjoy a comfort meal with tender veggies and a thick, creamy gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Super Tender Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast

    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto

    A fork removing a slice of pork tenderloin.
    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a special occasion, holiday meal, or whenever you are looking to impress your dinner guests.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto

    Bone-In Chicken with Dried Apricots

    Chicken breasts in a skillet with apricot sauce.
    Bone-In Chicken with Dried Apricots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apricot Chicken Recipe combines juicy, tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts with a sticky, slightly sweet apricot sauce. The chicken is seared on the stovetop and then finished in the oven.
    Get the Recipe: Bone-In Chicken with Dried Apricots

    Old Bay Shrimp Salad

    Old Bay shrimp on a bed of lettuce.
    Old Bay Shrimp Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy tossed shrimp salad recipe is made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise,lemon juice, fresh dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Old Bay Shrimp Salad

    Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash

    Two serving spoons removing a serving of maple chicken.
    Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Incorporate a Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken dinner into your routine that is easy and delicious. Add acorn squash to the pan for a full meal!
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash

    Shrimp Carbonara with Grilled Corn

    A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara.
    Shrimp Carbonara with Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon. 
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Carbonara with Grilled Corn

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Chicken Cacciatore. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Chicken Cacciatore is a tomato-based slow-cooked Italian stew that tastes amazing over pasta with parmesan cheese! So good!
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

    Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

    A platter of sweet potatoes and chicken.
    Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try an easy sheet pan dinner with chicken and sweet potatoes for a slightly sweet and spicy dinner you can prepare in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

    Pecan Crusted Trout

    Pecan Crusted Trout. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    This recipe for pecan crusted trout is fast and easy. Perfect for a quick, elegant meal, it combines the richness of pecans with the delicate flavor of trout.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Crusted Trout

    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Parmesan being added to shrimp and pasta.
    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    A sliced pork tenderloin on a platter with cherry sauce around it.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress your friends and family.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    Swiss Steak In Oven

    Swiss Steak In Oven. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    If your ideal dinner includes tender beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, you’re going to love this swiss steak in oven recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Swiss Steak In Oven

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Weeknight chicken in white wine is a one skillet meal you can throw together with just a few ingredients. Simple enough for a weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    Parsley pesto pasta in a bowl with serving spoons.
    Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great summer salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

    A black fork with a slice of pork tenderloin on top.
    Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin has so much flavor and it’s not greasy. Peach jam adds just a hint of sweetness to this amazing dish.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

    Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    A bowl of beef stroganoff topped with sour cream.
    Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This one-pot Beef Stroganoff is made with ground beef and homemade mushroom soup for an extra flavor boost.
    Get the Recipe: Beef Stroganoff With Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup

    Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

    Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This 25-minute Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp dish is served with a creamy sauce packed with delicious Tuscan flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp

    Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Sliced chicken breasts on a bed of spinach on a plate.
    Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Stuffed Chicken Breasts are filled with Boursin cheese and topped with fresh basil and crispy prosciutto for a deliciously easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

    Baked Lemon Chicken

    A baked chicken breast being removed from a serving platter.
    Baked Lemon Chicken. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked lemon chicken recipe with dates is a no-fuss recipe that’s slightly sweet and tangy, with naturally sweet dates and caramelized lemons.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Lemon Chicken

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’ll love the light cream sauce flavored with crisped prosciutto. Great for a week night dinner but fancy enough for company.
    Get the Recipe: Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Cedar Plank Trout

    Cedar Plank Trout. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Tender cedar plank trout with a smoky flavor, topped with fresh dill butter and lemon. Simple prep, impressive results, perfect for grilling or baking.
    Get the Recipe: Cedar Plank Trout

    Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto

    Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This prosciutto wrapped chicken with creamy pesto sauce is elegant enough for a dinner party but still quick and easy for a weeknight meal. Serve over pasta, or all by itself for a low carb meal that’s so delicious you’ll want to lick the plate.
    Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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