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Issue No. 1183: December 2021
Let the party begin! We are looking forward to tons of Goodtaste in the year ahead—loads of fantastic restaurants, recipes and Texas finds that we get to share with you. In today’s newsletter, we’re gearing up for 2022 with a few special-occasion dinner ideas for New Year’s Eve, my top bottles of bubbly and desserts you can savor in style! Find all this and
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Happy New Year!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
5 Special-Occasion Dinners for New Year’s Eve
Skip the crowds and celebrate the start of the new year with a special night in! Before the ball drops, make one of these elegant meals that’s outside of your day to day recipe rotation. From steak frites to an aromatic red wine-roasted chicken, we’ve got you covered. Find the recipes below.
Photo Credit: Pizzazzerie
5 Champagne-Filled Desserts for New Year’s Eve
We’re toasting to 2022 with more than just a glass of bubbly. This year, use our favorite sparkling in your dessert, too! From Champagne bubble-topped cupcakes to a vibrant sorbet, these elegant sweets are perfect for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Get the recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Passion Fruit Sparkler
Toast to the New Year with a taste of the tropics! Enjoy this refreshing sparkling drink made with passion fruit juice, orange liqueur, Prosecco and fresh raspberries. Want to make it kid-friendly? Nix the booze for sparkling white grape juice! Learn how to make it HERE.
Photo Credit: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Tanji’s Top Sparkling Wines for 2022
Toast in the New Year with something sparkling and bubbly! We’re popping the top on some of Tanji’s faves so you can start 2022 in true Goodtaste style. Find our picks HERE.
Photo Credit: BB Lemon
New Year’s Dining & Take-Out Guide
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable meal from one of Texas’ finest. Whether you’re dining in or taking your food to go, we've rounded up some of our favorite local spots for celebrating New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE.
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