Perfect New Year's Party Appetizer - Simple Yet Elegant

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Happy New Years Eve Eve everyone!!

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I am stunned and amazed that Christmas has passed and we are now preparing for New Years.

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In my house, Christmas is a big event and when it's over, it's a bit anti-climatic. In addition, we really don't have any 'traditions' for New Years. That's simply because we are so unorganized, I think. So, we really like simple and easy when it comes to any parties we host this holiday.

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This is when a cheese board fills in perfectly for being one of the easiest, but very classy and versatile, plus it is a great way to feed a group.

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As you can see by my photos, I've combined cheese, nuts, fruit, sauces, meats and crackers. This is a great way to keep your guests busy with finger food while they are socializing. And, I think it just turns out beautiful.

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I hope you enjoyed this post and it has given you some inspiration. I have some great ideas coming up for the new year, so stay tuned, it's going to be HUGE!

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Oh my! I spot some blue cheese on your board! YES PLEASE! (That really calls for Caps Lock.)

I am so happy you liked it @susanne. I hope it gives you some inspiration for any parties you may be hosting or attending

omg... this looks soo delicious... photos are awesome tastely...

very kind words @wilku, thanks so much for taking the time to comment

you are most welocme... I am browsing your photos again and I am starting to be hungry... Those cheese board is as pure art... fantastic...

Mmm great idea for appetizer! Maybe I've already written this, but your photos are just amazing! Keep up your inspiring work and Happy New Year :)

That comment is making my day. I'm a bit under the weather, kind of struggling a little not to be cranky. Your comment has really cheered me up! Thanks so much @givemeyoursteem

Oh best @gringalicious !! Hope you are feeling better today! <3

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looking great... wish you a nice 31st of December party :)

Thanks so much for the great comment @spirits4you, I am thrilled you liked it!!

ofcourse I do ... jsut stunning how well you keep coming up with new stuff; and presenting it to us in such fabulous way... loving it

... and all the very best for 2018... Happy NEW Year :)

I love these kind of appetizers. I can build my own bite. Beautiful

You are always so sweet and supportive @fullofhope, thanks so much

Love it! Great Photos

Happy New Year and Delicious Food Great December Party 😊

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @amsakhan

Amazing food photography. Like you said, simple but elegant

I count on you for amazing support @noboxes, thanks so much!!

Tell us the recipe (I know we can look and see) I always want to be the one that asks. My brother-in-law is a chef and when he brings out the board with the appetizers I love it. :)

Well, like you said @rebeccabe, the photos kind of tell it all. I do not intend to post a recipe for this one but thanks so much for asking

Fantastic idea for any party!! I love it

thanks for taking the time to comment on my post and for the continued support. I am so glad you loved it

Happy new year you too! :*

Thank you so much @allesia. 2018 is going to be great!

amazing food , happy new year @gringalicious.

Happy New Year to you as well @bxt. Thanks so much for commenting

images is beautiful ❤️

thanks so much @herodanger!

Your pictures are always on point. I LOVE when we do these things when my family reunites, it's really easy and entertaining!

Awesome commenting @thepaperplane. I hope this gave you some inspiration

Delicieuse pics <3

Thanks so much @amirouch

You are always welcome ^^

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I love how you always arrange your food in the pictures! It makes everything looks even more delicious :D
Happy New Year to you too and hopefully even more success in the new year :D

that is so sweet of you to say @kusatsuri. I really appreciate your encouragement

Happy new year to all of you

Hello dear @gringalicious, you’re always full of stunning ideas!

This is a great way to keep your guests busy with finger food while their socializing

That’s huge! This is a good and simplified way to give our visitors a memorable outing.

Thanks for sharing this.

Remember, I’m still your humble friend and follower @maxdevalue.

Very, very kind of you to say @maxdevalue. Fantastic commenting. Thanks so much!!

Nights are Dark but Days are Light, Wish your Life will always be Bright. So my Dear don't get Fear Cause, God Gift us a "BRAND NEW YEAR". HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO ;) :*

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Amazing photo, I think you have a specialty in photography, I like the way these pictures were taken which brought out aesthetics in the photo.

Thanks so much for the great commenting @vellzz

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I must try this :)

I agree, you must. I would love to hear how it turns out for you @foxkoit

HAPPY NEW YEAR & STEEM ON

aren't we a bit early for the show, or is it better to be prepared always :) nice meal, looks more like a breakfast with the nuts and sweets, although that fits any time

I'm sure any party will do great with you as a cook :)

that's a great idea, this platter for breakfast, love it.

Thanks so much for commenting @j3dy!!

Beautiful and delicious Charcuterie platter. I love the variety. Lots of flavors, textures and a pop of brightness with the pear to clean the palate. Very nice. Have a wonderful day. Tess :)

Thanks so much @tesscooks4u. You have a great day, great weekend and Happy New Year!!

Oh my God, YEESSS!! Hehehe I'm from Quebec and cheese platter is THE thang! Yours looks very good!! Pears are my go to on cheese platter, such a perfect match. The only thing missing there is a soft cheese, like a brie or camembert. Bon appétit!

Oh, and Happy New Year!! :D

beautiful photos my friend, I absolutely love all the photos you post, happy Christmas for you and this 2018 is full of good vibes for you, I would love you to go through my blog to see the new recipes published today

Thanks for the commenting and yet another request for me to visit your blog

I am Venezuelan, in my house in particular we have tradition, the next day of the new year to reunite the whole family and prepare a delicious "cruzao" beef and chicken stew to recharge. Thank you for sharing your tradition, I would love to enjoy it someday, here in my country I do not know most of the ingredients that you sample, just as much good. Greetings.

great commenting @mavi1.

Best 2018 to you and STEEM ON!

I'm a huge fan of figs. That's a can't miss for me....oh...and cheese....lots of cheese.

Thanks so much for the great commenting @jfolkmann

The table decorated on the table is amazing. You can capture very nice captures in your camera so beautiful that I want to eat, what can I give?

thanks so much @eliashossain

meat with cheese sauce can be nice, i think. but it is honey sauce or what ? looks like honey for me. sorry if i'm wrong hehe

Wow! It seems that you're already prepared at this early.. looking forward for your other stuff on the table tonight as you still have more time to prepare. Happy New Year.

Looks delicious! I've never thought of putting fruit on with a cheese board. Keep it up, your photos make it look super appetizing!

Perfection at its best wonderful :)
Happy New Year dear have a great year ahead !!

A very nice shareable dish....yummy

Oh Man, I enjoyed a spread like that from my hotel room here in Guayaquil tonight, while I set up my voting bot! Along with a couple glasses of wine and steemit; all I need for a good evening. The only thing is....you're set up looks a heck of a lot better! But then again it should, after all you are the best food blogger on steemit, and don't say you're not because you certainly are, All Pro! Happy New Year to you and your family. -Dan

Nice post! Thanks for sharing , I wish you happy new year. Gringalicious this meal is awesomely wonderful. Keep it up. I upvote you.

Look taste amazing, the most important thing in my opinion is your good presentation and wonderful shot.Warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for Happiness in the New Year.

Hi @gringalicious I am new at steemit and it is my first comment on your post.It looks like you are a nice photographer....... I love photography of food.this food looks very delicious.Keep posting

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Yummy! Happy New Year!!

those photos are amazing!!

Surprisingly simple, yet appealing food that just makes you want to try everything on the plate. Also, nice saying for it as "fingers foods" which indeed keeps you digging in it. For sure will try it on a future party and see how successful it is.
For sure food is the ingredient that binds us TOGETHER, so any diversity of doing that is welcomed!

That's a lovely cheese board! love the contrasting flavors, textures and colors! Resteemed for inspiration

Very nice !!! HAPPY NEW YEAR, for you too.

This looks delicious! I think I will just make something like that and binge on some netflix!

This is just beautiful!
Everything is there, cheese, some meat, fruits and veggies and one glass of a finest wine (just outside the photo ;) ) friends and family and you have a perfect NY.
Thanks for this beautiful palette!
Cheers!

It's great how the simplest ingredients come together to make for a satisfying snack. Give me a cheese patter any day and often I'll be full before we even hit mains!

Your food styling skills are always 10/10, you've got a great eye for detail and placement. #goals !!

I love it! That's my favorite kind of casual dinner.... cheese, meat, olives, figs, dips, and the like. You display it all beautifully. Well done post. Got me salivating!