A List Of The Top 5 New Year's Eve Recipes To Try At Home

1. Black-Eyed Pea Salad: This lucky New Year's Eve dish is easy to make and can be served as a side or a main course. To make it, cook 1 cup of black-eyed peas according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the peas, then combine them in a bowl with 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of diced red onion, 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas and vegetables and toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

2. Grilled Shrimp Skewers: These easy and flavorful skewers are a perfect addition to your New Year's Eve menu. To make them, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread 16-20 large shrimp onto the skewers and season with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices (such as paprika, garlic powder, or cumin). Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Serve with a dipping sauce or a side of your choice.

3. Stuffed Mushrooms: These tasty appetizers are sure to be a hit at your New Year's Eve party. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, to cook them. Remove the stems from 24 large mushrooms and set the caps aside. Finely chop the stems and sauté them in a pan with 1 tablespoon of butter until tender. Stir in 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and your choice of herbs (such as parsley or basil). Stuff the mushroom caps with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.

4. Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce: This indulgent appetizer is the perfect way to kick off your New Year's Eve celebration. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, to cook them. Place a wheel of brie in a baking dish and top with 1 cup of cranberry sauce. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is melted and gooey. Serve with crackers or a sliced baguette.

5. Beef Wellington: This impressive main course is sure to be a showstopper at your New Year's Eve dinner. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, to cook them. Season a 1-pound beef tenderloin with salt and pepper and sear it in a hot pan until browned on all sides. To let it cool remove the beef from the pan. In the same pan, sauté 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup of red wine and reduce the heat to low. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry to about 1/4-inch thickness and place the beef in the center. Top the beef with the sautéed vegetables and 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms, then wrap the pastry around the beef to enclose it completely. Place the beef wellington on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.