Ring in the New Year

with our favorite holiday dips!

Featured Recipes:

Cheesy Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
Creamy Hot Reuben Dip
Chili Con Queso with Baked Tortilla Chips
Chocolate Fondue

Every party go-er heads straight for the dip! Our party-perfect dips won't disappoint!

Make several batches of our Cheesy Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Herbed Pita Chips because it will disappear quickly! You can make the Herbed Pita Chips several days in advance and store them in an airtight container. The Cheesy Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip can be assembled a day ahead, too. Just pop it in the oven when you need it, adding a couple minutes to the bake time for chilled dip.

Give the traditional New Year's Eve corned beef and sauerkraut a twist with our Creamy Hot Reuben Dip. Make the dip early in the day and then re-heat over very low heat. Serve it with tiny rye slices and watch your guests smile!

Turn your party into a fiesta with our Chili Con Queso with Baked Tortilla Chips. Adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding hot or mild salsa.

Your guests will love to dip into dessert! Our irresistible Chocolate Fondue is a sweet ending to the night — and the year! Serve it with slices of pound cake or angel food cake, simple cookies, marshmallows and your favorite fruits for dipping.

Creating the perfect party mood

  • New Years Eve parties that make guests linger to ring in the year are the ones that have a welcoming, upbeat yet relaxed mood. And you can create the perfect environment in a matter of moments. Here's how:
  • Dim the lights. Not dark, but low. Don't forget a few strategically placed candles to add a cozy, festive atmosphere. In addition to making your guests feel good, wonderful mood lighting makes them look good, too.
  • Mix the CDs. Have a selection of your favorite music ready to fill your home with holiday sounds.
  • Serve food — fast! Offer something to eat immediately — a bowl of nuts will do.
  • Delegate. People like to feel needed. If there are tasks to be done make use of the friend who has great knife skills and get him chopping. The one who doesn't know the first thing about cooking can open jars and cans. People naturally gravitate to the kitchen, and the communal effort of preparing food creates a great party mood.
  • Have fun! You should strive to enjoy the party just as much as your guests!