Your New Year’s Party Menu: Fun, Festive & Stress-Free - from Vikalinka


Happy almost-New-Year!

Hello Reader

Ready to ring in the new year with serious style and zero stress? Whether you're throwing the party or showing up with something spectacular, I've curated a collection of crowd-pleasers that'll have everyone talking (and reaching for seconds).

From elegant nibbles perfect for mingling to satisfying bites that'll fuel the countdown, these recipes bring maximum flavour with minimum fuss. Because let's be honest - you should be popping champagne, not stressing in the kitchen.

Here's my go-to lineup for an unforgettable New Year's spread:

Hot Honey Baked Camembert in a Bread Bowl - Wildly impressive and deceptively simple, this is a versatile starter, canapé or finger food for any elegant event.

Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Prosciutto - These mushrooms stuffed with a cheesy mixture of Parmesan, cream cheese, Prosciutto and pine nuts are perfect as a finger food.

Maple Whiskey Baked Brie with Walnuts - This delicious appetizer will win you over with its simplicity of preparation, outrageously delicious taste and the wow factor!

Hot Crab and Roasted Corn Dip - This cheesy hot crab dip recipe is brilliant in its simplicity. It’s quick to throw together and easily customisable to your own taste. A real party pleaser!

Scandi Inspired Grazing Board - Glittering and gleaming, this Scandi-inspired grazing board is the perfect party spread centrepiece. And it goes great with festive fizz!

Pomegranate Margerita Punch - This party punch in festive red that’s made long with tart pomegranate juice and sparkly prosecco.

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!

Love,
Julia x

wheel of cheese in a bread bowl with hand dipping bread piece stuffed mushrooms topped with herbs and pine nuts on a white plate
plate with baked brie with nuts, surrounded by crackers, olives and fruit top down of a dish with crab dip
serving board covered in smoked salmon, dips and other grazing board items two glasses with a red drink and rosemary sprig

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I am Julia Frey, a London based recipe developer and photographer, and Vikalinka is my space to share my food with the world. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get tried-and-true recipes delivered to your inbox!

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