Everyone gets all worked up about New Year's Eve parties, but I really like New Year's Day better. The neighborhood is silent, thanks to hangovers and football games, and you have license to sleep in, schlep around in your pajamas until afternoon, and eat lots of fatty, starchy foods to sop up the leftover alcohol you poisoned yourself with the night before. I also really love brunch food, but rarely have time to sit around pigging out on eggs and Bloody Marys at 11am. So, New Year's Day can be pretty decadent, when you think about it. I'm going to start a new tradition and throw a New Year's Day party this year--it will start at 1pm and go until people are full. Here's what I'll serve:
Chocolaty Morning Muffins
Morning After Skillet
Coffee-laced Red Beans and Rice
Green Chili Potato Gratin
Cajun Martini (like a Bloody Mary but more...vodka-y)
atomic-strength coffee
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