Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, but you still haven’t decided what to bring to the celebration? You host yourself, but still don’t have a good idea for your New Year’s Eve buffet. You also want to make it as sustainable as possible and at the same time bring your travel experiences to the table? If you have answered yes to even one question, then you’ve come to the right place. We have compiled the best recipes suitable for New Year’s Eve out of three years of Green Travel Blog.
1. To eat together
Many people here in Germany celebrate New Year’s Eve in a get-together with family and friends. You too? Then the classics for the meal are not surprising: finger food, raclette or other ways to sit together at the table and eat without someone having to get up all the time.
Looking to try something a little different this year without sacrificing socializing? If so, these summer rolls from luxury Thai hotel Keemala might be something. Each guest wraps their favorite ingredients inside rice paper and lettuce, and enjoys them with a variety of dips and soy sauce. You only have to prepare the different, mostly raw ingredients, which can easily be put on the table in small bowls. Anything is allowed: vegetables of all kinds, fried tofu, glass noodles, rice, … Get creative!
2. For dipping
Finger foods and New Year’s Eve simply belong together. However, if you’re looking to add a little variety to the table this year, this Hummus with a Twist might be the one for you. At CERVO Mountain Resort, they’ve added sweet potato to the chickpea purée to create a unique flavor experience. So don’t be surprised if this hummus is the first to run out.
3. For snacking
Speaking of snacking, anything you can eat in one bite, or two at the most, is perfect for New Year’s Eve. To achieve this, you can simply make everything you would normally prepare in “big” a few sizes smaller. Waffle batter is dropped into the waffle iron as small blobs, so you end up with mini waffles. You can serve risotto in little glasses with pretty decorations, as well as pancakes. You could also bake mini muffins or cut the zucchini cake into smaller pieces than usual. Skewers are a great snack. And for achieving creative preparation.
Sustainability tip: Use skewers that can be washed and used again, or ones that easily break down in a compost pile.
4. For dining
Finger food is not your cup of tea and just eating small bites all evening doesn’t sound so great either? Then how about a fine dining experience? If you need some menu inspiration, take a look at this 8-course garden menu from Maldivian Gili Lankanfushi. If instead you’re just looking for a main course or a nudge in one direction, here we have Thai-interpreted pasta. Definitely something out of the ordinary for the last night of the year.
5. To toast
The two recipes for a non-alcoholic and an alcoholic San Francesco were created by the SAND hotel.
In this article, you will find several inspirations for unusual cocktails and drinks. Tell us your favorite in the comments. 😉
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