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No matter how you plan on ringing in the New Year, there is always a place for a little something bubbly. Added to a simple menu of ” befores and afters”* and you have the makings of a great celebration, large group or small. Cheers to all of you that have checked in here this year. I am very grateful. Happy New Year!

Ya need glasses and these modern cylinder flutes are perfect.

Photo: CB2

You can’t go wrong with a classic Champagne Cocktail.

Someone is always asking if there will be Greek Meatballs, so yes, there will be.

Same goes for these Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates.

Someone might be in the mood for a French 75.  Photo: Epicurious

My personal Champagne accompaniment for as long as I can remember, classic Gougere.

As pretty as this is, as long as there’s Champagne it’s hard not to include a Bitter French. Photo: Epicurious

Made in advance and so easy to plate up, a Peppermint Semifreddo  caps things off with the perfect sweet note.

*any combination  of appetizers and desserts served instead of a traditional meal when entertaining. Unless noted, photos: gp