8 dishes perfect for your New Year's Eve party

Having friends round to ring in the New Year? Wondering what to prepare? You’re in luck – we’ve recipes for starters, entrées and a whole load of desserts to choose from! Hit the link and stop worrying about what to make for the big night in!

Entrée

1. Fresh Crab Toasts With Spiced Yogurt

This recipe can be added to the mix of any get-together… especially a New Years drinks party!

>> Fresh Crab Toasts With Spiced Yogurt recipe

Starter

2. Irish Farmhouse Cheese Souffle

Don’t think you could manage a souffle? Think again! This recipe is foolproof and makes the perfect starter for a party on New Year’s Eve. These souffles are like light clouds of cheese, serve in china cup for an extra Instagrammable starter!

>> Irish Farmhouse Cheese Souffle recipe

Dessert

3. Amazing Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Bundt Cake

This is such a special cake. Its wonderfully moist and really pops in your mouth. The texture and flavour of the cranberries and cherries are a match made in heaven. I love the chocolate and cream icing too, it sets perfectly and trickles down the edges like snow falling from a mountain.

>> Amazing Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Bundt Cake recipe

4. Vanilla Milk Pudding with Spiced Cranberry Coulis

This perfectly sized dessert is as delicious as it is pretty…

>> Vanilla Milk Pudding with Spiced Cranberry Coulis recipe

5. Chocolate Pecan Brownie Trifle With Orange Blossom Cream

Because who doesn’t love a brownie… with a twist!

>> Chocolate Pecan Brownie Trifle With Orange Blossom Cream recipe

6. Stewed Plums with Spices and Baileys Cream Served With Shortbread Biscuits

The most simple but elegant dessert. I always serve the plums warm and add a dollop of freshly whipped cream, topped with some dark brown sugar. Use peaches or nectarines in the summer, leave out the spices, and add some fresh mint when you take it off the heat. Cut the biscuits into love hearts or any shape you may like. Serve at room temperature with freshly whipped cream.