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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    29 Gourmet Dinner Ideas to Welcome the New Year

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 29, 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 delicious meal. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a festive celebration, these gourmet dinner ideas will inspire you to create memorable dishes that impress. From elegant risotto to stunning duck and steak dishes, there's something here for every palate to enjoy.

    Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon

    Salmon Ristotto with Leeks & Lemon
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Mediterranean Baked Fish

    A bowl of Mediterranean baked fish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This healthy Mediterranean baked fish dinner is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. With just 8 simple ingredients, it's perfect for a satisfying meal.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Duck With Orange Sauce

    Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce
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    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.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. It combines the creamy goodness of traditional Carbonara with juicy shrimp, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

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    Grilled Rib Eye

    Grilled Rib Eye
    Photo Credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This rib eye steak is packed with flavor from smoked salt and charred vegetables, perfect for meat lovers. It's a great choice for a satisfying New Year's Eve dinner.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Baked Lemon Salmon on Veggies

    Baked Lemon Salmon on Veggies.
    Photo credit: Oh Sweet Culture Shock.

    This salmon dish is healthy and quick to make. With fresh lemon slices and herbs, it’s baked to perfection for a delicious meal any night.

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    Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast

    Slow Cooker Classic Pot Roast.
    Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit.

    This is a great meal for the whole family. It's a filling dinner made with simple ingredients, and the tender beef is packed with flavor.

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    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!

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    Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mushroom Truffle Risotto
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    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!

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow cooker pineapple chicken combines tender chicken with bell peppers, onion, and garlic in a tasty pineapple sauce. This dish brings a tropical twist to your dinner table.

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    Simple Oven Baked Salmon

    Oven baked salmon.
    Photo credit: Low Carb Africa.

    Oven baked salmon is an easy and quick dish that anyone can make. Using pre-made fish seasoning, this is a simple way to enjoy a delicious meal.

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    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe adds a flavorful twist to chicken thighs with a special homemade seasoning. It's a great option for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

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    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.

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

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

    This dish combines soft noodles, a creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a cozy meal. It's a simple, family-friendly option that brings delicious Italian flavors to your dinner table.

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    Cheese Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

    Sun-dried tomato ravioli with sauce.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This sun-dried tomato ravioli sauce adds a great flavor to store-bought cheese ravioli. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious meal ready in 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy nights or when you want something comforting.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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

    This 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 when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach

    Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Spinach.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Ricotta stuffed shells are a great option for a quick dinner that you can prepare in just 15 minutes. The best part is you can stuff the pasta without boiling it first, making it super easy to get dinner ready any night.

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    Creamy Salmon Pasta

    A serving of creamy salmon pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Roasted salmon is flaky and tender, and it goes great with cooked linguini and a light herb lemon cream sauce. This is a delicious dinner option for New Year's Eve.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Gravy.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This is the essence of comfort food. It's filling, warm, and packed with delicious flavors in every bite.

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    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Beef.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheesy Baked Rigatoni is a simple and delicious dish featuring tender pasta, ground beef, sausage, homemade marinara, and plenty of cheese. This is a great option for busy nights or when you have a crowd to feed, especially during the holidays!

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    Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

    Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Prepare risotto quickly and easily using your Instant Pot. This is a great dish for a festive New Year's Eve dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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