Dec 30, 2012

Keeping New Years Eve Traditions

Every year I swear I am going to do something 'special' for New Years Eve.  In my thirty plus years I've never gone out for NYE.  A couple times I've had people over or gone to a friends, but part of e wants to experience the hype of a big party, in true New Years Eve fashion.  But every year those visions slip away and it creeps up on me with no special plans at all. 

This year is no exception.  I haven't even considered what we'll eat tomorrow.  I still need to go to the store for weekly necessities so I'm hoping inspiration hits early on in the day so I can get some stuff to make it at least a little special. Since I plan to get focused on weight loss again this week I'm going to make NYE a last splurge.  I'm thinking to get a little variety and hopefully not go totally overboard, I'm going to do appetizers.  I found some great ideas from Hormel..

Turn an ordinary biscuit into a more sophisticated appetizer by filling a mini biscuit  with a delicious mixture of Hormel® pepperoni minis, cheese, tomato, mayonnaise and pesto to create Italian Pepperoni Bites

With a preparation time of less than 15 minutes, Chicken and Salsa Tortilla Bites are quick and tasty bite-size wraps that don’t require any baking. Simply combine Hormel® chunk breast of chicken, a vegetable cream cheese of your choice, and CHI-CHI'S® thick & chunky salsa, spread on a tortilla, wrap up and enjoy!

Give your appetizer selection a bit of upscale flair with these Bacon and Blue Cheese Crostinis. Elegant and flavorful, each crostini is a mouthful of generous portions of bacon and cheese. 

If you have any favorite appetizer recipes, I'd love to hear them!!

Disclosure: In the spirit of full-disclosure, I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own

13 comments:

  1. A night in is how we always celebrate NYE ... it's the safest. We just put together all our favorite appetizers (wings, sausage balls, crescent wrapped weenies, chilli, chips, etc) and pig out till the ball drops.

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    1. This is exactly what I did. LOTS and LOTS of appetizers!!

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  2. I believe we will be doing what we've been doing the last three years, since I have a three year old and no babysitters ever on New Years eve, we will ring in the new year with maybe a special dinner and some wine or hard liquor to mix and watch the ball drop in New York and call it a night. LOL! One day though I hope to make it to NYC and ring in the new year in Time Square. I have to do it at least once in my life time. Happy New Year To You!

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    1. I am so there with you on having the NYC NYE ball drop on my bucket list!!!

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  5. I'll be snuggled on the couch with a fire in the fireplace tonight. I was in an accident many years ago on New Year's so ever since then, I really prefer to stay home!

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    1. Being out and about, even just getting home from a calm night at a friends DOES make me nervous. Plus staying in means I get to spend it with the kids.

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  6. No big dazzling fancy NYE for me either, never has!

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    1. I keep thinking I"m missing out on some great party but people who have gone out tell me its usually too crowded and loud to really enjoy. So that's what I'll keep telling myself :)

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  9. Great tips! I love those little pepperonis :) I have yet to go out for a big NYE event either, maybe someday....

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