Food Holidays & Occasions New Year's Eve 24 Recipes for a New Year's Day Brunch Ring in the New Year with brunch cocktails, light dishes, and bright flavors. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 5, 2023 Close Photo: Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford / Food Styling by Ali Ramee New Year’s Day brunch should be uplifting and exciting, full of healthful dishes, sparkling drinks, and bright flavors. Here are some ideas for the best way to start your year, with plenty of recipes for a crowd (and maybe some hangover-combating dishes). 01 of 24 French Press Brewed Coffee Matt Taylor-Gross / French Press from HAY “Not only is it an easy way to prepare coffee (leaving more time for conversation and laughter), a French press produces a cup of coffee with rich flavors that complement just about any brunch dish.” Get the Recipe 02 of 24 Carrot Cake Marmalade with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee This take on chef Mason Hereford's marmalade gets big flavor from stewing carrots and apple with cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise for a warmly spiced result that pops with color. Get the Recipe 03 of 24 Bloody Mary Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon This recipe is the platonic ideal of a Bloody Mary with classic tomato flavor, a bit of tart lemon, salty Worcestershire, and spicy hot sauce. Gussy it up with over-the-top edible garnishes, savory miso, sweet Aperol, or a bit of Thai chili, however you like. Get the Recipe 04 of 24 Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Truffles Victor Protasio Light and fluffy, these eggs are gently seasoned and generously perfumed by fresh black truffles. Get the Recipe 05 of 24 Orange Liqueur Mimosa Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford / Food Styling by Ali Ramee Give classic mimosas an update by swapping out the traditional orange juice with splashes of homemade orange syrup and orange liqueur that can be made weeks in advance. Get the Recipe 06 of 24 Basil-and-Corn Cornmeal Waffles Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Christina Daley These loaded cornmeal waffles are your next brunch showstopper, balancing savory, salty, and sweet flavors all in one dish. Get the Recipe 07 of 24 Red Snapper Courtesy St. Regis Hotels & Resorts The gin-based Bloody Mary has a long history as a hangover remedy. Get the Recipe 08 of 24 Egg in a Bagel Hole The Ingalls Serve a lightly toasted bagel wrapped around a perfectly runny yolk with savory smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and optional decadent caviar. Get the Recipe 09 of 24 Banana Almond Butter Smoothie Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Ali Domrongchai Filling, nutritious, and easy, Merlyn Miller's smoothie has all three of these crucial elements, plus the bonus of tasting like subtly sweet ice cream for breakfast. Get the Recipe 10 of 24 Blueberry Almond Yogurt Toast Photo by Sarah Crowder / Food Styling by Chandra Ram This yogurt toast mimics the rich, creamy flavor and texture of French toast and can be adapted to use all kinds of fruit and nuts. Get the Recipe 11 of 24 Bellini Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Everyone should know how to make this balanced, sweet, and floral brunch cocktail that pairs well with pancakes and omelets. Get the Recipe 12 of 24 Quinoa Pancakes with Ricotta and Lemon Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Kathleen Varner / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey Nutty whole wheat flour, fluffy ricotta, and tender cooked quinoa add flavor and texture to these light pancakes, due to the clever addition of whipped egg whites. Lemon zest, vanilla, and maple syrup add just enough sweetness to balance the slightly bitter quinoa. Get the Recipe 13 of 24 Iron Skillet Cornbread with Grapefruit Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Ruby Red grapefruit, a jalapeño-onion spread and fried beluga lentils make this cornbread an impressive centerpiece for a special brunch. Get the Recipe 14 of 24 Brioche à Tête Cedric Angeles These winsome Italian breakfast buns are scented with citrus and vanilla and can accompany coffee. Get the Recipe 15 of 24 Coco Café Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Made with cold brew from French Truck coffee, the Coco Café is creamy, sweet, and soothing. The brunch cocktail feels right at home in a glass tea cup. Get the Recipe 16 of 24 Breakfast Egg Cups with Parsley Gremolata and Mushrooms Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners These surprisingly elegant, savory herb-topped eggs bake up in a muffin pan, so it’s easy to make breakfast or brunch for more than a few people. Get the Recipe 17 of 24 Oversized, Pillowy English Muffins Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Impress your guests with homemade English muffins. This recipe from Rick Rodgers’ The Model Bakery Cookbook is well worth it for the light, fluffy, buttery results full of nooks and crannies. Get the Recipe 18 of 24 Mixed Berry Jam Sophia Yartseva / Getty Images You can use any combination of berries to make your own jam for your English muffins. Get the Recipe 19 of 24 Sicilian Orange Bundt Cake Aubrie Pick For a sweeter recipe, try this light cake that Sicilian grandmothers often serve with tea. Get the Recipe 20 of 24 Persimmon, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Hazelnut Parfaits Persimmon, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Hazelnut Parfaits. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver These eye-catching parfaits make the most of the winter fruit persimmon, which is tossed with lime juice and sugar; layered with whipped goat cheese and crunchy cardamom-glazed hazelnuts; and topped with fresh mint and dried rose petals. Get the Recipe 21 of 24 Bloody Majestic Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Yellow tomatoes give a golden color to this Bloody Mary, which is fortified by bitters with notes of pineapple and white flower blossoms from a specialty sake. Get the Recipe 22 of 24 Shakshuka with Swiss Chard © John Kernick Chef Michael Anthony introduces Italian flavors, like basil and Parmesan, to the classic Middle Eastern dish that steals the show at any brunch. Get the Recipe 23 of 24 Quick Buckwheat Blini © Fredrika Stjärne Called oladyi or blinchiki (the diminutive of blini), these mini blini get their nutty flavor from buckwheat flour. They require no rising so you can make a big batch quickly. Get the Recipe 24 of 24 Double-Lemon Scones © Marcus Nilsson Lemon–poppy seed cake meets scones in this delightful recipe from Justin Chapple. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit