New Year’s Nibbles: Easy Appetizers & Sparkling Sips Culinary Adventures Book

Ring in the New Year with effortless elegance, festive flavors, and sparkling sips! New Year’s Nibbles: Easy Appetizers & Sparkling Sips is your complete guide to hosting a stress-free, stylish New Year’s celebration—whether you’re gathering with a handful of friends or filling the house for a midnight countdown.Brooklyn-based home entertainer Viv Monroe brings her signature small-space hosting style to this vibrant collection of 60 crowd-pleasing recipes, all crafted to look impressive yet require very little prep. From glowing grazing boards to beautiful finger foods and glittering drinks, every recipe is designed to help you enjoy the party as much as your guests.Inside you’ll find:✨ Grazing Boards & Festive Spreads – Stunning boards built with cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, and warm comfort bites.✨ Dips, Spreads & Shareables – Warm, melty classics and bright, modern dips that always get devoured.✨ Elegant Finger Foods – Bite-sized appetizers with a luxe feel and minimal ingredients.✨ Retro Canapés Reimagined – Vintage favorites updated with fresh flavors and modern appeal.✨ Puff Pastry Magic – Golden, flaky bites made from one of the easiest ingredients on earth: store-bought puff pastry.✨ Seafood Bites – Crab cakes, scallop toasts, smoked salmon rolls, and more.✨ International Party Plates – Global flavors turned into simple, one-handed appetizers.✨ Vegetarian & Plant-Forward Bites – Colorful, wholesome bites that everyone loves.✨ Sliders, Skewers & Mini Sandwiches – Hearty mini mains perfect for hungry guests.✨ Sweet Nibbles – Glittering treats, chocolate dips, and late-night goodies.✨ Sparkling Sips & Zero-Proof Drinks – Champagne cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, and fizz-forward creations for every guest.Each recipe includes full measurements in imperial and metric, step-by-step instructions, hosting tips from Viv, and a fun fact to keep the mood lively and conversation flowing.The book also features five table-free appendices to simplify hosting:• Pantry & Bar Cart Essentials• Make-Ahead Timeline• Small-Space Hosting Tips• Serving & Styling Ideas• Ingredient Substitutions & Dietary SwapsWith bright flavors, beautiful presentation ideas, and approachable techniques, New Year’s Nibbles removes the pressure from holiday hosting. Instead of complicated menus or long kitchen hours, you’ll enjoy an effortless mix of flavor, sparkle, and celebration.Whether you’re toasting at midnight, hosting an early-evening party with kids, or simply wanting a festive spread for the season, these recipes guarantee a celebration worth remembering.Make this New Year your most delicious, stress-free, and sparkling one yet—one nibble and sip at a time.