Recipe Round-Up: New Year’s Eve Edition
Hello 2020 – the beginning of a new decade! We believe the best way to say farewell to 2019 is surrounding yourself with good food, loved ones and delicious drinks. If you’re throwing a New Years Eve get-together and need some reliable recipe ideas to get the party started, you’ve come to the right place.
1. Cinnamon Toast Cocktail
It’s easy to fall in love with this Cinnamon Toast Cocktail. Toast to the new year with a delicious combination of Nova Scotia products – bubbly Propeller ginger beer, Nova 7 and Cinnamon Hot Shots from Coldstream Clear.
Local Source Guide:
Coldstream Clear Distillery Cinnamon Hot Shots: Purchase at Coldstream Clear Distillery, on their online store, or at any participating NSLC locations.
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7: Purchase at Benjamin Bridge, on their online store, WestSide Beer, Wine, Spirits, Bishop’s Cellar, or at any participating NSLC locations.
Propeller Brewing Ginger Beer: Purchase at Propeller Brewing, on their online store, or at any participating Sobeys locations
Recipe provided by: Coldstream Clear Distillery
2. Montavista Mulled Wine
Mulled wine has been a holiday favourite for a long time. This Montavista Mulled Wine recipe, with a Nova Scotia twist, is the perfect drink to welcome your guests in from the cold. Bonus – it also makes your house smell delicious!
Local Source Guide:
Avondale Sky Montavista: Purchase at Avondale Sky, on their online store, at select NSLC locations and select Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia locations.
3. Nova Scotia Oysters Rockefeller
We live in a province with exceptional oysters and numerous oyster farms along our shores. Nova Scotia Oysters Rockefeller, which is just another way to describe an oyster that has been baked with a garnish, is a delicious introduction to oysters for those who might be wary of eating them raw. Once baked they become firm and rich, making for a delicious appetizer paired with a glass of Tidal Bay or a martini. Cheers to the new decade in true Nova Scotian style!
Source Guide: You can purchase your oysters from any of the following Taste of Nova Scotia Members – Afishionado Fishmongers, Bay Enterprises, D’eon Oyster Company, or Evan’s Fresh Seafoods
Recipe provided by: Jessica Emin, @eatwithjessie
4. Cheese, Charcuterie & Seafood Board
This Nova Scotian cheese, charcuterie and seafood board is your new holiday party staple. While it looks elaborate, mixing and matching nibbles is a lot of fun. Charcuterie is truly the key to a stress-free holiday gathering. So go ahead and celebrate!
Local Source Guide:
- Knoydart cheese can be found at Pete’s Fine Foods, select Sobeys locations or the farm gate
- J.Willy Krauch smoked mackerel can be purchased from Clearwater Seafood
- Purchase Fox Hill cheese at their Halifax or Port Williams cheese houses
- Boulangerie La Vendéenne products are available at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market or their Mahone Bay retail location
- Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd products are available at Sobeys and Superstore locations across Nova Scotia
- Tangled Garden products are available on location or can be ordered by mail.
- Galloping Cows Fine Foods products are available at Sobeys or online.
- Products from Cornect Family Farm can be purchased at Stirling Fruit Farms, the Pork Shop or visit their website.
5. Lobster Dip
Whether you’re hosting this New Years or received a special invite, showing up with this lobster dip will guarantee your spot as the most popular person at the party. Made with freshly cooked Nova Scotia lobster meat, it’s perfect for dipping chips or veggies.
Local Source Guide:
Local Produce: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd., Masstown Market, or any of the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia
Local Seafood: Afishionado Fishmongers, Clearwater Seafoods Retail Stores, Comeau’s Sea Foods, Evan’s Fresh Seafood & Restaurant, Fisherman’s Market, Masstown Market
6. Panna Cotta with Ice Wine Marinated Dried Fruit
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that you deserve to treat yourself! This panna cotta is silky and comforting with notes of vanilla, fruit and icewine. Sounds the best way to start your new year off right if you ask us. This recipe comes from this year’s Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Guide and will become your go-to dinner party dessert for 2020.
Local Source Guide:
Grand Pré Vidal Icewine: Grand Pré Wines, either at the winery or their online store
Produce: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd., Masstown Market, or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia.
Recipe provided by: Chef Jason Lynch, Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery
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