Count down the end to the year and start the new one off deliciously with some great New Year’s Food Boards and More inspiration! From sweet and savory snacking boards for the big night, to warm and wholesome breakfast boards for the first morning of the year, we have what it takes to ring in the new year right!
The Big Night!
Whether it’s just your family at home or a group of close friends, these fun and festive snack boards make New Year’s Eve memorable and tasty!
Several of my New Year’s Eve boards feature these number candy dishes (or these!). They are perfect making the board even more festive. If you can’t get your hands on the number dishes, another option would be to use large number cookie cutters! For 2026, you would need to order an extra number two cookie cutter or two sets so you would have two of the number 2 to make 2026 on the board.
Near Year’s Eve Charcuterie Coupes
Raise a glass and snack in delicious style with my New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Coupes, complete with a charming salami and black olive bow tie.
2026 New Year’s Eve Dessert Board
Ring in the new year with this festive, fun and fabulously sweet 2026 New Year’s Eve Dessert Board! Perfect for parties with friends or a cozy countdown at home with family, my 2026 New Year’s Eve Dessert Board is bursting with fun, colorful treats that will make everyone say, “YUM!”
Or check out past years’ dessert boards for more sweet inspiration! They’re easy to assemble, totally customizable, and guaranteed to wow without requiring any cooking.
New Year’s Eve Cheese Board
Ring in the New Year in delicious style with a New Year’s Eve Cheese Board full of fruits, nuts, crackers, your favorite cheeses and of course, sweets. Cheers!
Bow-Tie Antipasto Bites
Farfalle pasta, olives, salami and cheese in their party best make my Bow-Tie Antipasto Bites a fabulous addition to any special occasion. You can also find this recipe in my Brilliant Bites cookbook.
New Year’s Eve Snacks and Sweets Spread
From remembering all the best moments of the previous year, to sharing our hopes and dreams for the year ahead, we love counting down to midnight with great friends and yummy food. From pages 231-237 of my Spectacular Spreads cookbook, this spread is fancy and fun, so pop some bubbly and ring in the new year in delicious style.
New Year’s Eve Board
Ring in the new year in style with this stunning spread of sweet and savory snacks! Straight from my Beautiful Boards cookbook, it’s a fancy and fun board that everyone is sure to enjoy!
New Year’s Eve Dessert and Cheese Clock Board
This sweet and slightly savory snack board is perfect for building together on New Year’s Eve to munch on while you countdown to the new year. The letter cookies, number candy dishes and cheese rounds countdown-clock make it all the more festive! If you can’t find the number candy dishes, you could use these large number cookie cutters. Most of the snacks on this board are from Trader Joe’s and Target, but search your local grocery store for black, white and New Year’s themed goodies to add to the board. Check out this video on Instagram of us making it on New Year’s Eve. So much fun and yum!
Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers
Add deliciousness and charm to your soiree with these Bowtie Pasta and Cocktail Meatball Skewers. Savory, saucy meatballs, al dente pasta and sweet, fresh basil make these appetizers an instant hit.
Trader Joe’s Cheese and Charcuterie Board
A year-round favorite, this beautiful and impressive board is set up to feed a crowd (or just a hungry family).
Boards on a Budget
Building a great cheese board doesn’t have to be crazy expensive to look and taste impressive. I’m here to show you how to build a beautiful and delicious cheese board on a budget of about $25 with ingredients from either Trader Joe’s, ALDI or Target.
Trader Joe’s Mini Cheese and Charcuterie Board
You don’t need a big crowd or a special occasion to make this Trader Joe’s Mini Cheese and Charcuterie Board. Treat yourself (and maybe a friend) to a beautifully delicious and balanced board you’ll want to make again and again.
How We Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Everything you need to know to easily build an awesome charcuterie and cheese board including our favorites meats, cheeses and extras!
Movie Night Board
Get all the details for this ultra sweet, show stopping snack board on pages 62-63 of Beautiful Boards.
S’mores Board Inspiration
Make s’mores night even s’more fun with a loaded S’mores Tray that let’s each person build their own s’mores creation – the possibilities are endless!
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Board
For something a little fancier, this stunning Beef Tenderloin Board features a perfectly roasted beef Tenderloin with crisp roasted vegetables, golden browned dinner rolls, and a great selection of sauces. It’s sure to bring everyone to the table for a deliciously memorable holiday feast.
Chocolate Fondue Board
This chocolate fondue board is one of the easiest, most enjoyable desserts I make when we have guests. I love how interactive it is! Get the directions on page 142-143 of my Beautiful Boards book.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Black Bean Nachos
Seriously delicious nachos baked on a sheet pan with homemade tortilla chips, black beans, chicken and all the fixings. These Sheet Pan Chicken and Black Bean Nachos are sure to be enjoyed as you count down to midnight!
Stress-Free Steak Dinner Party
For a family dinner or a small celebration, here’s everything you need to know about hosting a dinner party that’s enjoyable for both you and your guests!
My Favorite Cocktail Recipes
My Favorite Cocktail Recipes put the happy in happy hour! From a classic house margarita to inventive takes on old favorites, you’re sure to find something to toast to!
Be-Your-Own Bartender Spread
Everyone’s got their party tricks, and this spread is ours. While we mix and mingle, our guests are free to explore a colorful array of mixed drinks. From pages 260-263 of my Spectacular Spreads cookbook, this spread provides easy-to-follow directions to let your guests create their own concoctions from a beautiful display of booze, mixers, and garnishes. Cheers!
The First Morning of the Year
Start the new year off right with a hearty breakfast! Feed your crew with these fuss-free brunch and breakfast boards. Need a little…hair of the dog? Got you covered there, too, with a Bloody Mary or mimosa board that will cure what ails ya!
Top-Your-Own Toast Board
This Top-Your-Own Toast Board is one of our favorite ways to enjoy a weekend breakfast or a weekday brinner. Everyone gets to top their toast just the way they like it with a delicious selection of savory and sweet toppings.
Bagel Board
New Year’s Day brunch at its very best! My Bagel Board makes a flexible, creative, and delicious meal. With a variety of fresh toppings and spreads, it offers something yummy for everyone!
Donut Board
This Donut Board is piled high with fresh, delicious donuts from your favorite donut shop, mixed in with fresh fruits, crispy bacon and cold milk and coffee. With something for everyone to try, it’s a donut lover’s dream come true!
More Breakfast Boards You’ll Love
Make breakfast, brunch or brinner grand with an awesome build-your-own breakfast board. Pancakes, waffles, biscuits, bagels and more, oh my! There’s so much inspiration you can get from my Breakfast Boards Galore for your next family breakfast or brunch with friends!
Bloody Mary and Mimosa Boards
I love mimosas while brunching, but could snack on the Bloody Mary Board all day long! Both boards are in my Beautiful Boards book, which should be restocked everywhere in the new year!
I hope you and your loved ones have a fun, safe and tasty New Year’s! Here’s to another year of deliciousness together.
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xoxo,
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