50 Best New Year’s Dinner Ideas to Ring in 2025

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50 Best New Year’s Dinner Ideas to Ring in 20251/50 Seafood Soup 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It’s just the perfect homemade fish soup. —Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Main Ingredients: Salmon, shrimp, white wine, diced tomatoes Level: Easy If you bought too much seafood for your NYE bash, make a big batch of soup with shrimp, salmon and any extra fish

you have on hand

you have on hand. It’s delightfully warming and perfect when paired with a crusty baguette. “Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It’s just the perfect homemade fish soup.” —Recipe contributor Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon 2/50 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons

and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too

and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Total Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Main Ingredients: Lasagna noodles, ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese Level: Intermediate Prep a pan of lasagna (or two) for a New Year’s Eve buffet table. You can ask guests to bring a side to share, or complete the spread with salad and a roasted vegetable dish. Garlic bread and breadsticks are always a good idea, too. “Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown

sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too.”

sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too.” —Recipe contributor Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois 3/50 Roasted Duck 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Roasted Duck Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout the year. I always thought it was better than turkey! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Main Ingredients: Duck, ground cloves, sugar, salt Level: Easy

The effort is well worth the result when you try the succulent, savory roast

Duck is a fantastic option for a special occasion meal, but you may need to plan ahead to make it happen. Call a local form or butcher to see whether they have duck in stock so you’ll know if you have to place a special order before the holidays. The effort is well worth the result when you try the succulent, savory roast. “When I was growing up, my grandma raised and butchered turkey ducks. She always served duck for the holidays and other family events throughout the year. I always thought it was better than turkey! While finding a

They are a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant

dressed duck can be difficult, I do occasionally purchase the smaller ducks available in the grocery store, just so my family can enjoy something that was a special part of my past.” —Recipe contributor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 4/50 Pork & Chive Pot Stickers 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pork & Chive Pot Stickers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my top make-ahead appetizer. They are a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant. My three

kids are old enough to cook these themselves, right from the freezer

kids are old enough to cook these themselves, right from the freezer. —Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes Main Ingredients: Pot sticker wrappers, ground pork, chives Level: Intermediate This recipe is the perfect New Year’s Eve project. The task of folding the gyoza wrappers to form a pleated pouch is finicky, but with practice, your pot stickers will look restaurant-worthy. “Here’s my top make-ahead appetizer. They are a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant. My three kids are old enough to cook these themselves, right from the freezer.” —Recipe contributor Marisa

The rest was inspired

Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario 5/50 Bacon-Wrapped Steak 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe Total Time: 30 minutes Main Ingredients: Beef tenderloin steaks, bacon strips, portobello mushrooms, Scotch Level: Easy The only thing better than a flawlessly cooked filet is one wrapped in bacon. Plus, the Scotch-flavored sauce will make you question where this recipe has been hiding all your life. “I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest was inspired

by my husband because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce

by my husband because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce. I originally made this in the oven, but it works equally well in the air fryer!” —Recipe contributor Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida 6/50 Eggplant Rollatini 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These authentic Italian eggplant roll-ups can take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Main

Your family will request this recipe time and again.”

Ingredients: Eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese Level: Intermediate Your vegetarian guests will appreciate a veggie-forward dish like lightly fried eggplant rolled up around a ricotta filling and smothered in sauce. If you’re running low on time, skip the homemade marinara and go the store-bought route. “These authentic Italian eggplant roll-ups can take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again.” —Recipe contributor Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana 7/50 Orange Pomegranate Salmon 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go

What will no one guess?

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. What will no one guess? How easy it is to cook. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus for a showstopping meal that is wonderful for special occasions. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Total Time: 35 minutes Main Ingredients: Salmon, navel orange, pomegranate seeds Level: Easy Here’s a showstopping salmon entree that’s worthy of a celebratory affair thanks to ruby red pomegranate seeds and bright orange citrus wheels. Serve with roasted

baby potatoes and asparagus for a well-rounded dinner on New Year’s Eve

baby potatoes and asparagus for a well-rounded dinner on New Year’s Eve. “A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. What will no one guess? How easy it is to cook. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus for a showstopping meal that is wonderful for special occasions.” —Recipe contributor Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey 8/50 Beef Osso Buco 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best

Creator: Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Total Time: 7 hours, 30 minutes Main Ingredients: Beef shanks, diced tomatoes, carrots Level: Intermediate Authentic osso bucco is made even better with the addition of a zesty gremolata drizzle. Although you can use veal shanks instead of beef, the latter tend to be easier to find and less expensive. “Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort

food at its best

food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 9/50 Broiled Lobster Tail 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No matter where you live, these succulent, buttery lobster tails are just a few minutes away. Here in Iowa, we use frozen lobster with delicious results, but if you’re near the ocean, by all means use fresh! —Lauren McAnelly,

Des Moines, Iowa Total Time: 35 minutes Main Ingredients: Lobster tails, butter, lemon wedges Level: Intermediate Elegant dinner parties call for lobster dinner—just without all the legwork that comes with extracting the meat. Broiled tails are a mess-free way to enjoy the succulent crustacean, especially when served alongside chimichurri or lemon-chive compound butter. “No matter where you live, these succulent, buttery lobster tails are just a few minutes away. Here in Iowa, we use frozen lobster with delicious results, but if you’re near the ocean, by all means use fresh!” —Recipe contributor Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa 10/50 Horseradish-Encrusted Beef