27 Classy Eats to Bring to a New Year’s Eve Potluck

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27 Classy Eats to Bring to a New Year’s Eve Potluck1/27 Holiday Salsa 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it’s scraped clean. —Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 146 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 2/27 Baked Oysters with Tasso Cream Test Kitchen Approved Baked Oysters

We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them

with Tasso Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love nothing more than a cold beer and a shucked oyster, so when my partners and I opened Saw’s Juke Joint in Birmingham, Alabama, we wanted to add them to the menu. We love making them, we love serving them and our guests love eating them. —Taylor Hicks, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 oyster with 2 tablespoons sauce: 236 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 6g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 3/27 Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu didn’t do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It’s one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year. —Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 536 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites!

4/27 Lemon Pound Cake 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I’m always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This lemon pound cake is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. —Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 500 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 70g

carbohydrate (50g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein

carbohydrate (50g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/27 Easy Stuffed Shells 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Stuffed Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I threw this recipe together one day when we had unexpected guests. It was an immediate hit and is now a family favorite. Get the kids involved when putting together this simple, savory dish. —Dolores Betchner, Cudahy, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed shells: 334 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g

This recipe is a twist on baked Brie

protein. 6/27 Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and make the kitchen smell amazing! —Jacquie Franklin, Hot Springs, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 193 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 7/27 Twice-Baked Potato Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Twice-Baked

One bite of fudgy

Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 8/27 Flourless Chocolate Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite of fudgy

A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way

flourless chocolate cake and you’ll see why it’s pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 202 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 9/27 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but you can let your

imagination take over

imagination take over. Add a handful of raisins or walnuts at the end, or even sliced oranges. If your Brussels sprouts are large, cut them in half. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 94 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/27 Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’d wanted to make

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

boeuf bourguignon (beef Burgundy) ever since I got one of Julia Child’s cookbooks, but I wanted to find a way to fix it in a slow cooker. My slow-cooker boeuf bourguignon is still rich, hearty and delicious, but there’s no need to watch it on the stovetop or in the oven. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture (calculated without noodles): 289 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/27 Apple Salad with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette 16

This seasonal salad will be a hit at any gathering

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This seasonal salad will be a hit at any gathering. It’s also easy for weeknights; just halve the recipe. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/27 Salmon Mousse 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Mousse Canapes Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

A friend gave me this

about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s so easy to top crunchy cucumber slices with a smooth and creamy salmon filling. Guests rave about the fun presentation, contrasting textures and refreshing flavor. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 42 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/27 Dill Vegetable Dip 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dill Vegetable Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this

zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday open house. To make it mobile, spoon a serving of the dip in the bottom of a small cup, then garnish with fresh veggies. —Karen Gardiner, Eutaw, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 107 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/27 Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

I usually make two molds for parties because it disappears so quickly

From the Recipe Creator: With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because it disappears so quickly. —Patricia Ryzow, Thousand Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 252 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/27 Apple Cider Pound Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fall in New England is so beautiful, and the apples here are the best! This apple cider cake

is a family favorite

is a family favorite and I like to serve it with hot cocoa. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 469 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 16/27 Lemon Mushroom Orzo 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Mushroom Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled, and other times we enjoy it hot. It has a pleasant tinge of lemon and a nice crunch from the pecans. —Shelly Nelson, Akeley, Minnesota

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