2014 is almost here, and many of you are planning on ringing it in with friends and family gathered around you. I am not a fan of New Year’s celebrations; I have spent way too many years regretting my companions and locations for celebrating the New Year. I’ve been to Time’s Square, and refuse to even talk about that nightmare! I’ve been to large parties, small gatherings, and just stayed at home sleeping through it all. The one great thing about New Year’s though, is that calories don’t count. It’s the last day of the year, things will change the next day…it’s a free-for-all day! So here are some of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck’s favorite recipes to ring in 2014, enjoy them before you start that life changing diet you’ve promised yourself you would go on after the New Year!
DRINKS TO GET THE PARTY STARTED
Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiri by Giada De Laurentils
Alliance Club Punch by Oh So Beautiful Paper
Butterbeer Jelly Shots by Jelly Shot Test Kitchen
Homemade Caramel Bailey’s Irish Cream by The Messy Baker
Pink Cotton Candy and Lime Perrier Nonalcoholic Beverage by iYoodle
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE SWEET TASTE OF BACON
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts by Rachel Cooks
Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist by Half Baked Harvest
Wendy Bradley’s Tasty Trashy Taters by The Chew
Bacon Cups with Salad by Not Martha
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Cream Cheese by Susannah’s Kitchen
LITTLE BITES OF 2014 HAPPINESS
Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo Bites by The Galley Gourmet
Sriracha-and-Wasabi Deviled Eggs by Food & Wine
Crab Cakes with Creole Honey-Mustard Sauce by iVillage
Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms by Erica Dinho
Baked Crab Rangoons by Six Sisters’ Stuff
DIPPING INTO THE NEW YEAR
Hawaiian Pizza Dip by Bake Your Day
Roquamole by Nigella Lawson
Sausage Dip by Brown Eyed Baker
Toasted Pepita Kale Pesto by Brooklyn Supper
Black Eyed Pea Hummus by Diets in Review
CELEBRATE THE BALL DROPPING WITH GLORIOUS CARBS
Savory Cranberry, Pistachio & Goat Cheese Palmiers by Cookin’ Canuck
Ham and Gruyere Thumbprints by Martha Stewart
Collard Green Pizza by Paula Deen
Crostini with Gorgonzola and Pear-Onion Jam by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Jalapeño Cracklin’ Bread by Paula Deen
ENDING 2013 ON A SWEET NOTE
Maple Glazed Bourbon Bacon and Pecan Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
DIY Fortune Cookies by The Jew and the Carrot
Hummingbird Cake by Martha Stewart
Mexican Beer Spiked Churros with Chocolate Dulce De Leche by Half Baked Harvest
Cherry & Spice Almond Shortbread Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice 
Here is what we are making
http://www.biggreenegg.com/features/smores-in-a-cone/
Also a long overdue pumpkin funnel cake.
That looks really good Andrea…it would be even better with a scoop on ice cream on top! MMMMMMM!!! Happy New Year!
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