New Year’s Eve Recipes

Celebrate New Year's Eve with wholesome recipes from appetizers, the main entree with side dishes, and finish with a few dessert options to round out the evening.

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Here’s a list of delicious New Year’s Eve recipes to celebrate the upcoming year and say goodbye to the last. Serve a grand dinner or a quick and easy meal with appetizers, a main dish paired with some delicious side dish options, and dessert with friends and family. Plus, a few tips on planning the perfect New Year’s Eve dinner menu!

Round up featured image for New Years.

When planning a celebratory dinner for New Year’s, you’ll consider what to serve and how to best engage the spread into a long evening with friends and families. Getting the timing down and having fuel to get you through the night until the bell drops is fun, and you have many recipes to choose from with this list of appetizers, desserts, entrees, and side dish ideas. Go with a theme or simply celebrate with good food for all to enjoy. Your New Year’s Eve party will be one for the books!

How to plan a New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu

Whether planning a quiet family gathering or ringing in New Year with friends and family at the strike of midnight, planning a celebratory dinner for New Year’s Eve has some tasty options. For a traditional dinner, start with an appetizer followed by the main course and some fun party-themed desserts. You can get more creative with finger foods, handhelds, sides, and a few different sweets for a party-style dinner that will give you the energy to get through the evening.

  • Choose a theme. If you want to decorate and cook recipes for a theme, this is the first step to planning a New Year’s Eve menu. Choose a theme that matches the celebration you aim to celebrate with friends, family, and/or kids.
    • Color theme: Decorations are easy to find in classic silver and black or gold and black colors. This is always a go-to theme, from the serving platters, table decor, and cups to themed dessert and recipe ideas.
    • Masquerade: This is a fun way to ring in the New Year. You can make it as elegant as a ball or more family-friendly with activities and finger foods for kids.
    • Skip a theme: A casual New Year’s Eve party is a sure way to have a fantastic time and serve various foods.
  • Pick a few appetizers. Bite-sized and easy-to-make starters are a great way to gather everyone to share your memories of the year over tasty tidbits.
  • What’s the main course? Choose an entree, a few sides, and bread for a New Year’s dinner menu that is full of flavor, wholesome, and signifies the ending of another year. Stuffed squashes with lentils or quinoa, oven-roasted chicken, and pan-seared salmon.
    • Try a Lebanese-inspired New Years’ Eve menu with recipes such as kibbeh and lamb. You may find more recipes in this giant list of delicious Lebanese recipes. If you’re aiming for healthy foods to start your year, you’ll find some fantastic foods with Lebanese cuisine, as they are known for using wholesome ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Make fun holiday-themed desserts. Finish the year with some of your best delectable desserts and walk into the New Year with a satisfied sweet tooth. From cakes and chocolates to fruity parfaits and cheesecakes, pick a few of your favorites to serve on this commemorative night.
  • Set up a beverage table. Ensure you have enough glasses for a sharable drink when the bell drops. You can also set up a table specifically for drinks. Put ice in a bucket with a scoop, including cups and carafes of tea, lemonade, and ginger ale. You can also make your fruit ice cubes for a fun, colorful, and tasty beverage.

TIPS FOR MAKING A new year’s eve dinner

  • Include a few lucky recipes. Many cultures find that certain foods and recipes have a special meaning, and you can choose a few that serve tradition. Savory greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread are traditional southern foods representing luck and fortune for the upcoming year. Some fruits, such as pomegranates and grapes, represent prosperity in different cultures. Lebanese culture has traditional recipes we enjoy on New Year’s, such as Fattoush salad, Kafta, and Potato Stew.
  • Choose food that will last. Depending on when your gathering starts, you’ll want to include foods that will stay fresh for a few hours. The night is long, and having stable foods will ensure there is something to eat.
  • Finger foods to keep you going. Keep the energy going with food to nibble on through the night.
  • Pick a few recipes to make ahead. The day before or earlier in the day, spend some time making a few dishes so they are ready to go when guests arrive. This will give you more time to spend with friends and family and enjoy the end-of-the-year festivities.
  • Determine your guest count. Once you know how many people will be at dinner you can narrow down your menu, develop a shopping list, and know how much to prepare.
  • Choose a variety of recipes. Pick a few appetizers and finger foods, the main dinner, and a few desserts that will meet your expectations and satisfy anyone’s diet needs, whether vegetarian, dairy-free, or allergens. Mainly you want recipes that will please everyone’s palates.

What food is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Eve?

New Year’s Even has a few traditional recipes that signify luck, good fortune, and well-being for the coming year, such as black-eyed peas, greens, fish, cornbread, lentils, and pomegranates. Don’t let this keep you from developing personal traditions, though! Create memories through food and choose recipes that resonate with your taste and that your family enjoys.

  • Black-eyed peas or lentils bring good luck! You can make them as a side dish, add them to soup, or stuff squash.
  • Cornbread is a traditional food for new year’s and signifies gold for wealth and luck. This vegan cornbread recipe is healthier and so easy to make. Serve with some of your favorite main dishes, and even spice them up by adding chopped jalapenos.
  • Greens represent financial prosperity and include collards, cabbage, mustard, or turnip greens. Two of my favorite recipes are roasted cabbage and stuffed greens rolls.
  • Pomegranate represents a lively New Year to come with fresh starts. Use pomegranate seeds in appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts.
  • Seafood for abundance and progress. Fish, shrimp, and scallops are all tasty foods to serve and symbolize a prosperous year to come.
Shrimp getting dipped into cocktail sauce

BEST New Year’s Eve RECIPES

From appetizers to dinner and some delicious desserts, you’re sure to find the perfect well-rounded dinner to celebrate bringing in the New Year.

new year’s eve appetizers/Finger Foods

Appetizers and finger foods will be a fantastic way to serve food throughout the evening, keeping you fueled for when the clock strikes midnight. You can choose a few tidbits and keep them warm or cool by using chafing dishes, crockpot, or ice trays. Include chips, pita bread, vegetables, and other foods for dipping.

  • Spinach Artichoke Dip – Made with cashews, this vegan and dairy-free dip bakes in the oven for a gooey appetizer everyone will love.
  • Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes – Whipped goat cheese is filled inside these bite-sized Campari tomatoes for a creamy and fresh flavor.
  • Cucumber Sushi Roll – These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make, and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Fill with fresh veggies, seasoned cream cheese, and your favorite sushi add-ins.
  • 7-Layer Dip – Try this easy Mediterranean twist on the popular dip for your next party; perfect appetizer to feed a crowd and dip with pita chips!
  • Corn Salsa – This super quick and easy salsa is perfect as a dip with tortillas, loaded with vibrant Mexican flavors, takes less than 10 minutes, and can be made ahead of time.
  • Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes –  The ultimate party food or appetizer to serve to guests. They look fancy but are made with only three simple ingredients!
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms –  Flavorful, cheesy crowd-pleasing finger foods filled with a mixture of chickpeas and walnuts.
  • Avocado Shrimp Salsa – A bright & zesty recipe that makes the perfect appetizer. Serve with tortilla or pita chips.
  • Shrimp Cocktail – There is a reason classics never go out of style, and this gorgeous platter of chilled succulent shrimp and spicy cocktail sauce is a cause for celebration!
  • Lentil Cakes – Include lentils in your dinner for good luck! These lentil cakes are perfect for dipping in a creamy dill and lemon yogurt.
  • Stuffed Dates – These gourmet stuffed dates can be filled with sweet or savory fillings that everyone will love.
5 image collage of appetizer ideas for New Years.

new year’s eve dinner ideas

Decide which direction you’d like your dinner party to go, whether it an elegant feast with stuffed mushroom appetizers and a classic surf and turf dinner or pasta dish in a delicate sauce, or a more family friendly celebration with easy but delicious recipes for kids and adults to enjoy.

Main Course

Decide which direction you’d like your dinner party to go. Prepare an elegant feast with a stuffed mushroom or shrimp cocktail for appetizers, classic surf and turf dinner, or a pasta dish in a delicate sauce. A family-friendly dinner celebration is a fantastic option for sharing easy but delicious recipes for kids and adults.

  • Baked Lamb Chops – Tender, oven-baked lamb chops marinated in rosemary, garlic, and olive oil with just a hint of lemon, perfect for elegant dinner parties.
  • Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers – Combine these two recipes to make a surf, turf steak, and shrimp dinner.
  • Roasted Salmon – Buttery, infused with fresh herbs and served with lemon and roasted asparagus for an irresistible seafood dinner.
  • Stuffed Eggplant – Small and tender eggplants are loaded with a rice and beef mixture in a tomato-based sauce for a filling, wholesome, and uniquely delicious dinner idea.
  • Chicken Parmesan – The classic made easier by using the Air Fryer to cook the chicken, premade marinara sauce then served over pasta
  • Grilled Lamb Kabobs – You can make these skewers on the grill or inside with a grill pan if it’s too cold and snowy outside. Seasoned with popular Lebanese spices, they’re quick to prep and easy to make.
  • Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken – Juicy well-seasoned chicken is stuffed with a flavorful blend of feta cheese and spinach, making for a truly delectable main dish.
  • Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
  • Pesto Pasta with Chicken – A perfectly charred and seasoned grilled chicken breast paired with herbaceous pesto pasta is quick but elegant.
  • Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs – Marinated using zaatar and pomegranate molasses gives the chicken an intense sweet and sour flavor similar to balsamic.
4 image collage of New Years Dinner Recipes.

Side Dishes

Start with a main dish idea and choose a few different side dishes. From healthy salads to hearty potatoes and traditional New Year’s foods, you’re sure to find a perfect match for you dinner party.

  • Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate – A sweet and savory side topped with mint, almonds, pomegranate, and yogurt. A wonderful way to enjoy winter squash.
  • Cornbread – This recipe is quick and easy to make and vegan too. This traditional food is perfect for serving with your New Year’s dinner.
  • Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – FIlled with a mix of ground meat and rice, these cabbage rolls can be served as a side or appetizer.
  • Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes – Butter, herbs, and crispy Parmesan soak up into the potato for a delicious bite. Serve with homemade ranch for dipping.
  • Kale Pear Salad – Loaded with texture, sweet pears, candied walnuts, and creamy feta, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
  • Apple Quinoa Salad – Whip up this incredibly delicious salad with amazing texture and color. It will keep you feeling full and energized to celebrate throughout the night.
  • Garlicky Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Two heads of garlic infuse the creamy sauce and potatoes for an indulgent mashed potato side dish and pair well with almost any main entree.
  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes – Roasted, smashed and baked with garlic parmesan cheese to crispy perfection. It’s a delicious change up to sweetened sweet potatoes.
  • Lebanese Mujadara (lentils) – Just 3 ingredients to make this savory lentil recipe and hearty side dish. The flavors pair well with fish and Lebanese salads like fattoush or tabbouleh.
  • Rosemary Focaccia – No special skills are ingredients are needed to make this freshly baked focaccia. It pairs well with many dishes and is easy to make and bake in a skillet.
  • Roasted Butternut Squash – This winter squash is roasted and spiced with cinnamon, pairing well with pan-seared chicken thighs or baked salmon.
  • Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice – Seasoned with garlic, herbs and spices, this side dish is a great low carb alternative that is bursting with fresh flavors.
  • Creamy Pasta with Pine Nuts – Creamy, tangy, and easy to make, this yogurt pasta is similar to alfredo and delicious with traditional Lebanese recipes such as kibbeh but would also pair well with chicken, steak, or shrimp.
4 image collage of side dish ideas.

Desserts

This will be your last food of the year! Pick a few delectable desserts that summarize the year and welcome the New Year’s best. If you’re starting a new healthy diet on January 1st, don’t worry, you can still commit to a healthy lifestyle and enjoy dessert without loading it with sugar and unhealthy ingredients. I’m sharing a few of my favorite desserts and a few healthier options!

  • Berry Chia Pudding – A healthy dessert with strawberries, almond milk, and chia seeds. Make a big batch, and you can start your New Years’ morning with a nourishing breakfast, too.
  • Hot Cocoa Bombs – These are so fun to make and drink! Drop[ them in warm milk and watch the explosion of cocoa and marshmallows pop out and mix into a delicious beverage.
  • Coconut Date Balls – Frosted with shredded coconut, these little bites are made with dates and nuts for a sweet and healthy dessert.
  • Cranberry Cake – Cranberries, oranges, and almonds come together for a perfect dessert with seasonal flavors. A dusting of powdered sugar or sweet glaze will round out this cake for serving on New Year’s Eve.
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Good old fashion oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy and have chocolate chips added to take them over the top!
  • Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies – Chewy and delicious, these cookies are perfect for serving at gatherings with their festive appeal. You can switch the chocolate for white chocolate and write the New Year on them with a frosting or food-safe pen.
  • Cream Cheese Vanilla Cupcakes – his simple and sweet vanilla cupcakes recipe with cream cheese frosting is perfect for any occasion or holiday; decorate to fit your celebration theme.
  • Strawberry Sauce over Ice Cream – Get everyone involved to make their own ice cream shaken in mason jars with their favorite toppings! You have the whole evening to work with and this will be a great way to fill up the time with fun activities for the kids and adults, too!
  • Banana Pudding Parfaits – Made with simple, fresh ingredients for a decadent, delightful & delicious treat that everyone will love! You could also make this in a larger dish for easy dipping.
  • Holiday Sugar Cookies – Dipped in white chocolate and crushed peppermint, these are a wonderful holiday treat. Try a different candy to dip them in, too.
  • Chocolate Peppermint Bark – Kids love a good chocolate bark, and this is an easy-to-make festive treat.
  • Vegan Lemon Bars – Made with an oatmeal walnut crust and fresh lemons, these are the best lemon squares that are also vegan!
  • Chocolate Souffle – This decadent and delicate chocolate souffle hits the mark for a truly special and intimate dessert to celebrate on New Year’s Eve.
  • Lebanese Baklava – The aromatic simple syrup-soaked pastry is filled with crushed walnuts and is a special occasion dessert perfect for ringing in the New year.

Bonus: Recipes To Cook On New Year’s DAy!

Keep the celebration moving into the next day with tasty breakfast options, brunch, and more dinner ideas to round out the holiday.

  • Vegan Cinnamon Rolls – Soft, sweet, and mouthwateringly delicious, these cinnamon rolls can be made ahead of time and served for breakfast.
  • Cranberry Lemon Muffins – Freshly bake muffins with a burst of citrus flavor are great after a long night of bringing in the New Year.
  • Tall Banana Pancakes – Wake up and whip up a batch of the fluffiest banana pancakes for all to enjoy.
  • Homemade Granola and Yogurt – Make granola up to two weeks ahead of time and enjoy over a bowl of yogurt, in a smoothie bowl, or with cereal.
  • Skillet Dinner Rolls – Bake up a fresh batch of yeast rolls in a cast iron skillet for dinner.
  • Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta – Keep the festivities going with more dinner ideas like this delicate pan-seared scallop recipe over pasta.
  • BBQ Chicken Pizza -Have leftover chicken? Slice it up and make a tasty homemade chicken pizza with onions and bbq sauce for lunch or dinner.
  • Couscous with Shrimp – Use leftover shrimp to toss with couscous and some Mediterranean flavors for a quick and easy lunch or dinner to enjoy New Year’s Day.
4 image collage of breakfast and dinner recipes.

HOW TO KEEP FOOD WARM On New Year’s eve

Once you have all your New Year’s Eve Dinner Recipes prepared, from appetizers to desserts, you’ll want to keep them warm or at the proper temperature. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Oven: As long as you’re not cooking anything in the oven, you can set it to 200°F and store dishes in there to keep them warm.
  • Aluminum Foil: If your oven is not free, you can use aluminum foil, which has reflective properties that protect the food from light and oxygen. The foil reflects the thermal energy of the food, maintaining moisture, flavor, and texture.
  • Crock Pots and Instant Pots: Think of recipes that can be made in your crock pot or instant pot that will keep food warm during the party. You can use them to keep food warm even if you don’t cook in them.
  • Insulated coolers: You can use a cooler to keep food hot as well as cold. The insulation technology that keeps out the heat to maintain cold foods also traps heat and keeps food hot for hours. You can even line the cooler with aluminum foil for even better results.
  • Chafing buffet set: You can use disposable chafing dishes to keep everything warm. Set up a table to display all the hot dishes for easy access and maintain temperature throughout your meal.
5 image collage of collected dinner recipes.

I’d love to hear from you if you’ve made any of these  New Year’s Dinner Recipes and Desserts – leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making your dinner menu or your plans for New Year. If you snapped some shots of your dishes, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost them on my stories!

Full list of Recipes

Check out the picture cards for all the recipes listed above. You can click on any recipe cards to take you directly to those recipes.

Overhead image of spinach artichoke dip after baked being served with a plate of toasted crostinis for dipping with one inside dip.
Appetizer

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Dairy-free and Vegan, this spinach artichoke dip is absolutely creamy and cheesy while still being dairy free. Made with cashews and delicious!
 
35 minutes
5 from 26 votes
Stuffed tomatoes with fresh basil on plate with focus on one.
Appetizer

Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are juicy, filled with whipped cheeses, and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs for the perfect quick appetizer.
 
17 minutes
5 from 3 votes
Appetizer

Cucumber Sushi Rolls

These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.
 
15 minutes
5 from 130 votes
7 layer mediterranean dip with pita chips served on the side
Appetizer

7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

Try this easy Mediterranean twist on the popular 7 layer dip for your next party; perfect appetizer to feed a crowd and dip with pita chips!
 
20 minutes
5 from 78 votes
Close up shot of bowl of corn salsa with chips around the bowl
Salad, Side

Corn Salsa

This vibrant corn salsa is full of all of your favorite Mexican flavors. Easy to make in less than 10 minutes, serve it as an appetizer with chips or as a topping on taco Tuesday.
 
10 minutes
5 from 7 votes
Final crostini with roasted tomatoes appetizer dish
Appetizer

Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes

Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes is the ultimate party food or appetizer to serve to guests. They look fancy, but are made with only three simple ingredients!
 
2 hours 50 minutes
5 from 8 votes
Small round dish of vegetarian stuffed mushrooms
Appetizer

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

These Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect to serve as appetizers at your next holiday gathering. They are flavorful, cheesy crowd pleasing finger foods
 
25 minutes
5 from 218 votes
Large serving bowl of Shrimp avocado salsa with hand taking out a bite on a tortilla chip.
Appetizer

Avocado Shrimp Salsa

This Avocado Shrimp Salsa is a bright & zesty recipe! It makes the perfect appetizer or even main dish for parties. Serve with tortilla or pita chips and enjoy!
 
15 minutes
5 from 30 votes
Shrimp cocktail served with the sauce over bed of ice with lemon wedges
Appetizer

Shirmp Cocktail

Learn how to make a classic shrimp cocktail quickly and easily for a delicious appetizer for the holidays; served with a tangy cocktail sauce
 
18 minutes
5 from 11 votes
Lentil cakes on serving dish with yogurt dill sauce in the middle
Appetizer, Main Course

Lentil Cakes

Lentil cakes with a creamy lemon dill yogurt dip make for an easy, healthy and delicious appetizer. Simple to make and packed with protein.
 
25 minutes
5 from 83 votes
Large white plate of stuffed dates with different flavors
Appetizer, Snack

Stuffed Dates – 4 Ways

Simple, quick and easy to make, these stuffed dates make a great appetizer or snack, Choose from sweet or savory fillings everyone will love.
 
15 minutes
5 from 119 votes
Lamb chops on large serving platter garnished with rosemary and lemon wedges.
Entree

Baked Lamb Chops

Tender, oven-baked lamb chops marinated in rosemary, garlic, olive oil with just a hint of lemon. Roasted lamb chops are perfect for elegant dinner parties.
 
1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 283 votes
Close up of grilled steak with two slices cut from it topped with melted butter on a large white plate with grilled romaine lettuce, parmesan, and fork.
Dinner, Main Dish, Tutorial

Grilled Steak

Learn how to grill steak perfectly on an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial that makes juicy tender grilled steak!
 
45 minutes
5 from 5 votes
Grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate with grilled lemon slices
Appetizer, Main Course

Shrimp Skewers

These grilled shrimp skewers are so quick and easy to make and wonderfully flavored with a lemon and herb marinade.
 
10 minutes
5 from 773 votes
Roasted salmon and asparagus in baking dish garnished with thin lemon slices.
Entree, Main Dish

Roasted Salmon in Butter

Simple, yet full of flavor this oven roasted salmon is baked in a butter herb sauce with asparagus. It's ready in under 20 and sure to be a winner!
 
20 minutes
5 from 16 votes
Final cooked stuffed eggplant cut in half to show the rice and beef stuffing
Entree, Main Course

Stuffed Eggplant

This authentic Stuffed Eggplant recipe is a my family's popular Lebanese dish made with a spiced beef & rice stuffing and cooked in a garlicky tomato broth!
 
2 hours
5 from 57 votes
Chicken parmesan on a plate topped with melted mozzarella cheese and basil
Main Course

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Quick and easy to make, this air fryer chicken parmesan comes out so juicy and delicious. Simple ingredients and perfectly crispy!
 
24 minutes
5 from 74 votes
Grilled lamb kabobs served with tzatziki sauce
Main Course

Lamb Kabobs

These Grilled Lamb Kabobs are a must for summer grilling. Lamb chunks are tossed in a Mediterranean marinade so they're tasty, tender & juicy!
 
4 hours 25 minutes
5 from 32 votes
Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken served with mixed greens on white plate
Main Course

Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken

Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken is an upgrade from your everyday weeknight chicken recipes – juicy chicken breast perfectly seasoned and baked!
 
40 minutes
5 from 169 votes
Spaghetti squash shrimp scampi finished product with crushed red pepper in small bowl
Entree

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

The light and delicious texture of this Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi is the perfect easy weeknight meal! Comfort food without the carbs!
 
55 minutes
5 from 91 votes
Finished pasta in dish tossed in pesto and topped with sliced chicken, basil, and lemon.
Main Course

Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Pesto pasta topped with smoky grilled chicken a squeeze of lemon and fresh basil. This pesto pasta is easy to make and bursting with so much flavor!
 
20 minutes
5 from 76 votes
Pomegranate roasted chicken with lemon slices and pomegranate on the side
Main Course

Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs

Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Thighs make for an easy unique weeknight meal; the chicken is tossed in a Mediterranean marinade and oven baked!
 
1 hour
5 from 55 votes
Final plated dish of the roasted delicata squash with pomegranate, almonds, mint and yogurt
Side Dish

Roasted Delicata Squash

This roasted delicata squash recipe is an easy sweet/savory side dish for Thanksgiving and the holidays – topped with pomegranate, almonds, mint and yogurt!
 
30 minutes
5 from 10 votes
Small plate with 4 vegan cornbreads
Side Dish

Vegan Cornbread

Quick and Easy to make, this made from scratch dairy-free vegan cornbread recipe is soft and fluffy – makes an excellent addition to any meal
 
45 minutes
5 from 18 votes
Plate of stuffed cabbage rolls - lebanese style served with tomato slices
Entree, Main Course

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Try this authentic Lebanese styled Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – also known as Malfouf – with step-by-step easy instructions to cook the recipe!
 
2 hours 15 minutes
5 from 147 votes
Roasted parmesan potatoes on a serving dish cut side up to show crosshatch and crispy parmesan with a small pinch bowl of ranch, garnished with fresh parsley and serving spoon sitting on plate.
Side Dish

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

These crispy oven-roasted parmesan potatoes are easy to make & taste amazing. The butter, parmesan, and spices soak right in while crisping up the outside!
 
45 minutes
5 from 115 votes
Final plating of the pear salad with dressed kale, pear, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and cleu cheese.
Salads

Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts

This kale and pear salad is topped with dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and tangy blue cheese. It's a great fall salad for kale and pear lovers alike!
 
10 minutes
5 from 67 votes
Walnut apple quinoa salad serve in a large bowl with utensils
Salad

Apple Quinoa Salad

This Apple Quinoa Salad is a flavor and ingredient loaded fall-inspired salad that's vegan, nutrient dense and vibrant – perfect as a meal or side salad!
 
10 minutes
5 from 33 votes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes in a large serving bowl with a side of smashed sweet potatoes nearby.
Side Dish

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The best, most garlicky garlic mashed potatoes you'll ever eat! These roasted garlic mashed potatoes use two whole heads of garlic! You've got to try them!
 
1 hour 20 minutes
5 from 25 votes
Sweet potato rounds garnished with parsley and parmesan in a serving dish with turkey slices and cranberry sauce nearby.
Side Dish

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Crispy smashed sweet potatoes roasted in the oven with savory spices and parmesan cheese! A way to cook sweet potatoes that actually yields a crispy outside!
 
55 minutes
5 from 47 votes
Mujadara topped with crispy onions on a large platter.
Entree

Lebanese Mujadara

Mujadara is a Middle Eastern lentils and rice recipe with crispy caramelized onions. Just 3 ingredients make a easy vegan, protein-rich meal!
 
45 minutes
5 from 1117 votes
Focaccia in skillet cut into 8 slices with one slice flipped over to show texture.
Side Dish

Rosemary Focaccia

Homemade rosemary focaccia with sea salt makes the perfect side dish for any meal. This no-knead focaccia recipe only requires 7 ingredients!
 
1 hour 50 minutes
5 from 32 votes
Bowl of cinnamon roasted butternut squash with spoon
Side Dish

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

This maple cinnamon oven roasted butternut squash is one delicious vegetable side dish. Simple to make, and pairs well with many main dishes!
 
40 minutes
5 from 14 votes
Mediterranean cauliflower rice in a large bowl with parsley and pinenuts
Side Dish

Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice

Seasoned with garlic, herbs and spices, this Mediterranean cauliflower rice is a great low carb alternative that is bursting with fresh flavors.
 
11 minutes
5 from 36 votes
Spaghetti in Yogurt Sauce topped with pine nuts and chopped herbs, served in large white bowl.
Dinner, Entree, Pastas, Side Dish

Pasta with Yogurt Sauce

This creamy pasta with white yogurt sauce also known as Lebanese spaghetti is the perfect substitute for Alfredo sauce. It's creamy, tangy & easy to make!
 
20 minutes
5 from 70 votes
Two layers of chia pudding - strawberry on the bottom and plain on top
Snack

Layered Strawberry Chia Pudding

A healthy breakfast option or snack to enjoy between meals, this layered strawberry chia pudding will keep your energy high and tummy full!
 
5 minutes
5 from 90 votes
Two glass mugs filled with hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and a spoon dipped in one. Hot cocoa bombs are nearby on a cutting board and one open up front to show inside mix.
Beverages

Hot Cocoa Bombs

Learn how to make hot chocolate bombs from scratch! This DIY hot cocoa bomb only requires 3 ingredients and is sure to please kids and adults alike!
 
30 minutes
5 from 4 votes
Hand grabbing one of the coconut date balls from shallow bowl
Snack

Coconut Date Balls

Coconut date balls are little balls of nutrition made with dates and nuts and then coated in shredded coconut – an easy-to-make sweet & healthy vegan snack!
 
10 minutes
5 from 1260 votes
Cake with a slice cut out being lift away from plate.
Dessert

Cranberry Cake

This fresh cranberry pound cake combines vibrant orange, tart cranberries, and toasted almonds for a delicious and easy-to-make holiday cake!
 
1 hour
5 from 1 vote
Stack of oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips on parchment paper with one cookie infront with bite taken out and a small dish of chocolate chips in the back.
Dessert

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft & chewy, these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies go from prep to in your mouth in 30 minutes! Made with semi-sweet chocolate chips for the perfect balance!
 
27 minutes
5 from 72 votes
Round plate with cookies stacked on top of eachother with a few off plate and broken and a small dish of chocolate chips.
Dessert

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

These Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make in one bowl, soft and chewy and so festive for cookie exchanges and holiday gatherings!
 
20 minutes
4.6 from 10 votes
Vanilla cupcakes with bite taken out of one to show consistency
Dessert

Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting

This simple and sweet vanilla cupcakes recipe with cream cheese frosting is perfect for any occasion or holiday; so easy for beginning bakers!
 
25 minutes
5 from 36 votes
Homemade strawberry sauce in white bowl with a spoon and cut fresh strawberries around bowl.
Breakfast, Sauces

2-Ingredient Strawberry Sauce

This 2-Ingredient Homemade Strawberry Sauce (or compote) is made with only strawberries and sugar. Perfect for cheesecake, pancakes, and ice cream!
 
30 minutes
5 from 15 votes
Top view of ice made in 4 mason jars with different toppings in each jar.
Dessert

Mason Jar Ice Cream

This easy mason jar ice cream recipe uses 4 ingredients for a delicious soft serve ice cream. No ice cream maker required, and it's fun for the whole family!
 
2 hours 5 minutes
5 from 78 votes
Close up of one cup of banana pudding parfait topped with a wafer
Dessert

Banana Pudding Parfait

This banana pudding parfait recipe is made with simple fresh ingredients for a decadent, delightful & delicious treat that everyone will love!
 
2 hours 15 minutes
5 from 30 votes
White plate on marble background of sugar cookies dipped in white chocolate
Dessert

White Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies

These holiday sugar cookies dipped in white chocolate & peppermint are a wonderful treat for the holidays – dairy free with simple pantry items
 
20 minutes
5 from 66 votes
Chocolate Peppermint Bark on a table
Dessert

Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This Chocolate Peppermint Bark is a wonderful treat for the holidays that’s super easy to make, very-kid friendly and perfect for gift-giving.
 
15 minutes
5 from 6 votes
Stack of three vegan lemon bars on small white dish with half lemon in background
Dessert

Vegan Lemon Bars

These vegan lemon bars are creamy, chewy, and absolutely delicious – made with an oatmeal walnut crust and fresh lemons, they make the best lemon squares!
 
50 minutes
4.9 from 62 votes
Spoon taking bite of souffle
Dessert

Chocolate Souffle

This Chocolate Souffle recipe is a simple way to make homemade souffle. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this sweet souffle!
 
25 minutes
4.9 from 105 votes
Side angle shot of sliced pieces of baklawa on a plate
Dessert

Lebanese Baklava

Make homemade baklava in a fraction of the time with this deliciously easy method! Filled with walnuts and finished with an orange blossom simple syrup.
 
1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 325 votes
Spoon glazing vegan cinnamon rolls in white pan
Breakfast

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Treat yourself to the most delicious breakfast! These homemade vegan cinnamon rolls are so easy to make and are wonderfully fluffy and sweet.
 
2 hours 40 minutes
5 from 101 votes
Muffin tin with baked cranberry muffins, and cranberries added in two of the muffin tins
Breakfast

Cranberry Lemon Muffins

This easy recipe for Cranberry Lemon Muffins is perfect for last minute holiday guests. They have a zesty tangy flavor and a moist texture.
 
37 minutes
5 from 79 votes
Maple syrup being poured over a stack of banana pancakes with fresh slices of bananas on top.
Breakfast

Fluffy Banana Pancakes

Fluffy banana pancakes are easy to make, naturally sweet & make the best freezer-friendly pancakes. If you love homemade pancakes this recipe is for you!
 
15 minutes
5 from 1020 votes
Top down view of homemade granola in an opened small jar with lid, a spoon sitting infront with some on it, and a baking sheet with recipe behind jar.
Tutorial

How to Make Granola

Learn how to make granola at home with this simple oven recipe. Perfect for topping yogurt, ice cream and more! Homemade granola is where it's at!
 
38 minutes
5 from 18 votes
Garlic herb Skillet Dinner Rolls basted with butter in a cast iron skillet with fresh sprigs of rosemary and extra butter and brush nearby.
Side Dish

Skillet Dinner Rolls

These yeast based skillet dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and pull apart right out of the cast iron skillet! Easy to make and delicious every time!
 
2 hours 20 minutes
5 from 11 votes
Two large bowls of pan seared scallops with cherry tomatoes and linguine pasta
Entree

Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta

A light, bright and completely flavor-packed Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta – perfect for summer days when you're craving carbs but want something unique
 
25 minutes
5 from 121 votes
BBQ chicken pizza with a slice cut out being picked up from plate and showing melty cheese pulled from pizza.
Main Course

BBQ Chicken Pizza

This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delicious balance of sweet and tangy. It's easy to throw together with store-bought pizza dough, chicken and barbecue sauce!
 
52 minutes
5 from 19 votes
Close up shot of the Mediterranean Couscous in large white serving bowl with chopped parsley and lemon wedges off to side.
Entree

Couscous with Shrimp

A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers – it’s fresh, healthy & irresistible
 
22 minutes
5 from 171 votes
Lebanese style beef kafta served over rice
Main Course

Beef Kafta

This is a Lebanese style Beef Kafta recipe that's made with ground beef, parsley, onions and a blend of Middle Eastern spices- perfect on the grill or stove
 
30 minutes
5 from 1201 votes
Kibbeh balls after fried on a white plate
Appetizer

Kibbeh Balls

These traditional fried Lebanese kibbeh balls are a delicious appetizer made with bulgur wheat and seasoned ground beef and onions filling!
 
50 minutes
5 from 119 votes

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