Happy New Year 2015 2022! Way back in 2015 I was writing for the Mid-Atlantic-Media Syndication and I came up with these awesome New Years Eve recipes for Festive Jello Champagne Cups and Margarita Cup Layered Salads (renamed Individual Party Salads). They are beautiful and perfect for a New Years Eve party…whether you’re having a vaccinated crowd or a party for two.
How I came up with the ideas for Individual Party Salads and Festive Jello Champagne Cups
At the time I was trying to come up with some fun and festive party ideas. This was pre-covid when everyone was with everyone, no one was worried about vaccinations, and parties were actually a thing. I wanted Individual Party Salads, delicious and healthy, that people could walk around with. Similarly, the Festive Jello Champagne Cups were filled with sparkling jello and fruit and could be carried around a party, or could be eaten sitting on a couch. Both recipes were in individual cups and minimized spillage.
Individual Party Salads are served in margarita cups and layered with sliced tomato, lettuce, smoked turkey breast and egg topped with a light dressing. Easy to eat, easy to carry around.
Today, these work because they are individually prepared. Each person gets their own serving without worrying about cross contamination.
Festive Jello Champagne Cups are made with sparkling grape juice and fresh fruit. They’re beautiful, fruity, delicious and even kid friendly. Best of all, they’re served in individual champagne glasses so everyone gets their own.
Who would have predicted this in 2015?
Not. Me.
My New Years Memories
The Saxony Hotel was a bustling hotel in it’s heyday. There used to be standing room only at night because of all the young singles that used to come down to Florida for Winter Break. It’s where I met my GU extremely dear friend Joey Bodner. My Dear Mother In Law (z”l) actually stayed at the Saxony when she was a little girl. It was so sad when the hotel closed. A part of history closed with it. (photo courtesy https://www.floridamemory.com/)
And then we grew up
Jo Drao on the piano keyboard. He had it with him everywhere and used to serenade us at the pool.
New Years Eve at the Saxony
New Years Eve at the Saxony Hotel
We’re still snow birds!
We’re still snow birds and go down to visit Dear Husband’s family in Sanibel Island every year. Unfortunately, not everyone in the family is able to go because of school and work obligations.
So if you were planning on robbing our empty house, forget it. People will be home and we have an alarm system. Sorry…not sorry.
Dear Daughter in 2006 – she’s grown up a little since then…
Here are the recipes
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Festive Jello Champagne Cups
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Plant Based
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Festive Jello Champagne Cups are made with sparkling grape juice and fresh fruit. They’re beautiful, fruity, delicious and even kid friendly. Best of all, they’re served in individual champagne glasses so everyone gets their own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white grape juice
- 4 *3-ounce) packages sugar-free unflavored gelatin
- 1 bottle (25.4 oz.) sparkling grape juice, at room temperature
- 12 ounces frozen raspberries
- 10 Champagne glasses
- 1 long wooden skewer or chopstick
Instructions
- Place the white grape juice in a medium pot. Sprinkle the gelatin over the juice and immediately whisk to remove any clumps.
- Allow the gelatin to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until completely dissolved.
- Heat the juice/gelatin mixture over medium-low heat until the liquid is warm and clear. Pour the sparkling grape juice over the warmed juice/gelatin and vigorously whisk to combine. You can also use an immersion blender to blend the two mixtures together.
- Evenly ladle the blended mixture into the Champagne glasses.
- Place 3 or 4 frozen raspberries on the top of the gelatin mixture in each glass. Use the long wooden skewer to gently push the raspberries partially down into the glasses in a decorative distribution. Top each glass with an additional raspberry or two.
- Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours until gelatin is completely set. Serve chilled.
Equipment
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- Serving Size: 1 cup
Individual Party Salads
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Meat
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Individual Party Salads are served in margarita cups and layered with sliced tomato, lettuce, smoked turkey breast and egg topped with a light dressing. Easy to eat, easy to carry around.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1⁄4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 clove crushed garlic or 1 frozen garlic cube
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1⁄8 tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsps. water
For the Salad
- 1 head butter lettuce, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1⁄2 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 lb. honey turkey breast, very thickly sliced, then julienned
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chilled then thinly sliced
- 12 mini-margarita cups
Instructions
For the Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and black pepper.
- Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add enough water to make a smooth, just pourable dressing.
For the Salad
- Toss the lettuce with the tomatoes, then divide into the 12 cups.
- Spoon a tablespoon of the dressing over the lettuce.
- Carefully place several strips of turkey over the dressing, then top with a slice of egg.
- Chill until guests arrive.
- Can be made 1 to 2 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
Here are some more festive party recipes
- 12+ Gourmet Popcorn Recipes
- Apple Pie Parfaits
- Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
- Dark Chocolate Rocky Road Bars
- Savory Instant Pot Chive Cheesecake – Plant Based
- Chopped Steak Pastries with Horseradish Cream
- Super Simple Homemade Hummus
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