Good news! It’s almost time to say good riddance to 2020!

The year no one wants to remember.

The one where we all had to adapt. And isolate.

Then adapt again.

And then isolate and adapt more.

Get out, 2020! Shoo! Scoot! Scram! Bug off! Be gone!

So, what’s the best way to say adieu to 2020?

With cocktails and food, of course! Admit it, it’s how we got through the year so why stop now?

Ring in 2021 with a Prosecco Pick-Me-Up (or your favorite cocktail…we won’t judge) paired with a creative snack board.

Because we all could use a pick-me-up and more snacks right about now.

Simple to Make– Prosecco Pick-Me-Ups

There’s more you can do with Prosecco (or Champagne) than just making a Mimosa. Here are a few holiday variations to try.

If you have other liqueurs in your cabinet, go ahead and try a new-to-you combination. What’s the worst that can happen? You’ll still be drinking Prosecco!

Pom Pear Prosecco

Elderflower Pear Prosecco

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • ½ oz St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
  • ½ oz Mathilde Poire Liqueur
  • 6-8 oz La Marca Prosecco
  • Pear slices for garnish
Elderflower Pear Prosecco

Directions

  1. Pour the St. Germaine Elderflower and Mathilde Poire liqueurs into your Prosecco glass.
  2. Add the La Marca Prosecco.
  3. Garnish with pear slices.
Elderflower Pear Prosecco

Pom Pear Prosecco

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • ½ oz Mathilde Poire Liqueur
  • ½ oz Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice
  • 6-8 oz La Marca Prosecco
  • Pomegranate arils and pear slices for garnish
Pom Pear Prosecco

Directions

  1. Pour the Mathilde Poire Liqueur and Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice into your Prosecco glass.
  2. Add the La Marca Prosecco.
  3. Garnish with pomegranate arils and a pear slice.

Note: You could substitute Ocean Spray cranberry juice for the Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice and use cranberries as garnish.

Pom Pear Prosecco

We all need Simple to Make food on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and what could be simpler than arranging food on a wooden board or platter and letting everyone assemble their favorite snacks themselves?

To help make your celebration as simple as possible, we’ve rounded up 10 creative snack board ideas so you can banish that hangover, curb those cravings, and refuel throughout the day.

10 Creative Snack Board Ideas

  • Holly from Spend with Pennies shows you the basics in her How to Make a Charcuterie Board post. If you’re looking for a classic charcuterie board that won’t break the bank, this is the one for you! It’s loaded with meats, cheese, fruits, veggies, nuts, dips, and CARBS!
  • Joyful Healthy Eats offers step-by-step photos of How to Make an EPIC Holiday Cheese Board. Not only will you find recommendations for soft, semi-soft, semi-hard, and hard cheeses to fill your board, but also the meats, fruits, and nuts to pair with the cheeses. So, if cheese and being epic are your thing, you’ve found your snack board!
  • Sandy from The Reluctant Entertainer crafted an Epic Sandwich Charcuterie Board for those of us looking for something more substantial. She offers her favorite meats, cheeses, condiments, and spreads to take your sandwiches to the next level.
  • If you’re looking for lighter option, mother-daughter combo Lexi and Beth from Crowded Kitchen show you how to assemble the Ultimate Fruit & Veggie Platter. This board includes recommendations for less-commonly seen fruits and veggies and a vegan cheese spread.
  • For the younger crowd, Maegan at The Baker Mama created a PBJ Snack Board. She even shows you how to sneak in some healthy snacks with the PB&J. Now you can let the kids can graze all day long without any guilt.
  • The Reluctant Entertainer also keeps her vegan friends in mind with this Epic Vegan Charcuterie Board. This board includes plant-based meatballs and a cashew spread.
  • Joyful Healthy Eats also brings us something that speaks to my soul—a Steak Charcuterie Board that includes not only steak and cheese, but fig jam, olive tapenades, and pesto. All of my favorite things on one board.
  • For those looking for a breakfast option, Hoosier Homemade brings us a Breakfast Charcuterie Board featuring pancakes, sausage, eggs, yogurt, fruit, and granola. There’s something for everyone on this board!
  • The Baker Mama whipped up another breakfast option with her Waffle Board that includes sweet and savory toppings, eggs, and BACON! Enough said. This is a full meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eater.
  • And finally, Erin from 312Food takes a very 2020 approach, showing you how to ditch the traditional charcuterie board for a loaded French Fry Board. Whether you’re a matchstick fry classicist or prefer wedge, waffle, or sweet potato fries, this board has something for everyone. And she includes 12 dipping options! TWELVE!

Comment and show us a photo of which board you made to bring in 2021!