I’m having a NYE gathering this year, which means I’ve been wracking my brain to come up with some clever new recipes to offer my family and friends. Luckily, I came up with two super easy recipes—a salsa and a tapenade—that you’ll just have to try!
Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Tapenade
Ingredients
7 oz. roasted red peppers from a jar (drained) (Yup!)
6 oz. jar of artichoke hearts (drained) (My mid-western mom loves these!)
4 garlic gloves
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup capers (drained)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Add salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a Cuisinart or any type of food processor.
Spoon into a pretty dipping bowl and serve with my toasted baguette slices recipe.
Plan ahead note: Made a day ahead, tightly cover and refrigerate.
Mango Salsa
Ingredients
4 mangoes
8 cherry tomatoes
2 small white onions
2 small jalapeño peppers
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
Juice from one lemon and one lime
Add salt and pepper to taste
Add a dash of chives
Instructions
Dice and cube the mangos, tomatoes and onions.
Chop jalapeños and cilantro.
Mix all ingredients in a decorative bowl.
Serve with homemade tortilla chips or really authentic ones on the side.
I’m also going to offer my guests two cocktails to celebrate NYE. A pomegranate martini and a glass of rosé champagne. But not Veuve! What?!?! Yes, that’s right. For the martini, buy pomegranate vodka, add a splash of pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice and top with pomegranate seeds. So festive, so fun! As for the champagne this season, I’ll offer a Brut Rosé called Gruet, which uses the traditional méthode champenoise but is produced in New Mexico. Try it and let me know what you think! And, if you need any other recipe or cocktail ideas, Just Ask!
Happy New Year!
“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.” —Eckhart Tolle
