• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
always use butter
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Resources
    • Subscribe!
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipe Roundups

    29 Elegant Dinner Recipes to Ring in the New Year

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 26, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    As the New Year approaches, it's the perfect time to gather with friends and family around a beautifully set table. These elegant dinner recipes will help you create a memorable meal that celebrates the occasion. From the best roast beef to stunning pasta dishes, there's something here for every palate to enjoy.

    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This Air Fryer Roast Beef is a simple and delicious dinner that your family will enjoy. With a flavorful herby crust and a juicy, tender center, it comes together in just 50 minutes using only a few basic ingredients.

    Save This Recipe Form

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes from us each week!

    Get the recipe

    Smoked Salmon Fish Cakes

    Fish cakes.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crispy salmon fish cakes are a simple and tasty option that you can whip up in about 20 minutes using just a few ingredients. A quick fry gives them a nice crunch on the outside while keeping them soft and tender inside.

    Get the recipe

    Sheet Pan Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

    Sheet pan prosciutto wrapped chicken.
    Photo credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Prosciutto-wrapped chicken is a simple dish that you can prepare quickly and with little effort. It's perfect for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

    Get the recipe

    One Pan Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

    A skillet full of fish and broccoli in lemon caper sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A smooth and tasty lemon butter caper sauce goes perfectly with fish and broccoli. Everything is cooked in just one pan, making it easy to prepare.

    Get the recipe

    Halloumi Portobello Burgers

    A portobello halloumi burger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Halloumi Burgers are loaded with flavor, featuring mashed avocado, a juicy portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They’re simple to prepare and always a hit with guests!

    Get the recipe

    Duck With Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Duck breasts with orange sauce is a fantastic dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors. This is a great option for a special dinner, and it's surprisingly simple to prepare ahead of time.

    Get the recipe

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This no-stir Mushroom Truffle Risotto is packed with flavor from mushrooms, white truffle oil, and white wine, and can be ready in under 40 minutes. It's a fantastic dish for a dinner party that will leave your guests impressed, so keep the easy preparation a secret!

    Get the recipe

    Copycat Noodles and Company Pasta Fresca

    Copycat Noodles and Company Pasta Fresca.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick 15-minute pasta fresca is just like the popular dish from Noodles and Company, and you can whip it up at home. It's a great option for a simple and satisfying meal.

    Get the recipe

    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This version of carbonara is simple and fast to prepare, using everyday ingredients you can easily find at any grocery store. It's a great option for a New Year's Eve dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Pappardelle Pesto Pasta with Veggies

    A bowl of pappardelle pesto pasta.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This pasta dish comes together quickly and easily. With tasty noodles, fresh pesto, and healthy veggies, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in less than 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe

    Marry Me Chicken Pasta

    20 Minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This 20-minute marry me chicken pasta is a simple and satisfying meal. With rotisserie chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, it delivers great flavor in no time.

    Get the Recipe

    Asian Glazed Salmon

    A plate of Asian glazed salmon.
    Photo Credit: Delightful Plate.

    This salmon dish is simple to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. The pan-seared salmon is topped with a tasty honey fish sauce glaze, making it a great main course for any evening.

    Get the recipe

    Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

    Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups offer a fun take on a classic dish, perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner. You can have this satisfying meal ready in under an hour.

    Get the recipe

    Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts

    15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This is a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. It's great on its own, but adding some mozzarella or burrata cheese takes it to the next level.

    Get the recipe

    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi without wine is a quick and tasty dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

    Get the recipe

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples

    Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese & Apples.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Puff Pastry Pizza is a simple and tasty option for pizza night, featuring a mix of salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Topped with mild blue cheese, sliced red apples, green asparagus, and crunchy kale chips, this dish is great for dinner, appetizers, or snacks.

    Get the recipe

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that brings together juicy shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

    Get the recipe

    Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

    A spoonful of shrimp risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy risotto is packed with shrimp and asparagus, bringing together the fresh flavors of lemon, basil, and parmesan. It's a quick and easy dish that can be ready in just 40 minutes, perfect for a special dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese

    Feta stuffed chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken filets topped with Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil create a delicious dish that's perfect for your New Year's Eve dinner. This is a great option to impress your guests without putting in too much effort.

    Get the recipe

    Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    Sundried tomato chicken sauce with penne pasta.
    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    Sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is a creamy and delicious meal that's easy to whip up. This flavorful dish can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Paella is a simple dish that everyone will enjoy. It's packed with flavorful saffron, shrimp, chicken, green peas, and bell peppers, making it great for a dinner party and tasty even the next day.

    Get the recipe

    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These pork chops are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, ready in just 25 minutes. With garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, they are seared and simmered in red wine for incredibly juicy chops.

    Get the recipe

    Mediterranean Lasagna

    Mediterranean Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Mediterranean Lasagna is packed with creamy feta cheese sauce, ricotta, and lots of mozzarella, along with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and herbs. It's a delicious option for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Lobster Ravioli

    Lobster Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheese ravioli is mixed with a rich garlic and white wine sauce, featuring pieces of sweet, tender lobster. This is a great dish for a special New Year's Eve dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta served on a skillet.
    Photo Credit: Savory Cipolla.

    This creamy vegetarian pasta is packed with flavors from sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic, basil, and cheese. It's easy to make and you can add any vegetables you like to suit your taste.

    Get the recipe

    Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

    Salmon Ristotto with Leeks & Lemon
    Photo credit: always use butter

    This Salmon Risotto is a quick dish that you can whip up in under 40 minutes without needing to stir constantly. With the bright flavors of lemon, leeks, and parsley, it’s a great choice for dinner parties or a simple weeknight meal.

    Get the recipe

    Home-Smoked Salmon

    Home-Smoked Salmon.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This smoked salmon dish is simple to prepare and results in tender, flavorful fish. It's coated in Dijon mustard and seasoned with a dry rub before being smoked, offering a tasty change from your regular salmon dinner.

    Get the recipe

    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak with garlic butter.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Juicy T-bone steaks come out perfectly in the air fryer, making dinner a breeze. Pair them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a satisfying meal.

    Get the recipe

    Creamy Baked Ziti

    CREAMY BAKED ZITI.
    Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this perfect blend of tender noodles, rich, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s an easy, family-friendly meal that brings classic Italian flavors to your table in a casserole-style dish everyone will love!

    Get the recipe

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Cauliflower potato bake,
      26 Vegetable Loaded Casseroles That Will Change Your Dinner Game
    • Lasagna.
      22 Dump-and-Bake Dinners That Will Revolutionize Your Weeknight Meals
    • A veggie casserole.
      21 Vegetarian Casseroles That Will Change Your Dinner Game
    • Instant Pot French Onion Soup.
      18 Elegant Lunch Ideas to Impress Mom This Mother’s Day

    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Emmeline! I love tasty food, but I'm always in a hurry. And I have the quick and easy recipes to prove it!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Sliced air fryer roast beef.
      Air Fryer Roast Beef
    • top down view of a tortellini casserole
      Cheesy Tortellini Casserole with Spinach
    • Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake [Dump and bake!]
    • sliced rib eye steak topped with salt
      How to Cook a Rib Eye Steak Without a Cast Iron Skillet (3 Methods)

    Popular Articles

    • Cheesburger sliders.
      18 Cheap Ground Beef Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring
    • Tortilla soup.
      21 Easy Crockpot Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights
    • Thai coconut skewers.
      22 Easy Recipes to Satisfy Your Takeout Cravings at Home
    • Irish beef stew.
      Set It and Forget It: 26 Easy Beef Dinners for Any Night

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    All affiliate links are always marked with "*" or "affiliate".

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    A collage of sites where always use butter content has been featured.

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosures
    • Editorial Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • info@alwaysusebutter.com
    • Pink Giraffe Ventures AB, Runstens Byväg 51, 147 91 Grödinge, Sweden
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2018-2025 Pink Giraffe Ventures AB