5 Party Dishes to Ring in the New Year


Glitter, cocktails and laughter make for great New Year’s parties. But everyone knows a party is never complete without the most essential party ingredient - food! Before you start ringing in the new year, make sure your party is complete with food fit for a celebration.

Sorghum is a great ingredient to add to your party fare for any occasion. Sorghum is versatile and comes in many forms, including popped, cooked, flour and syrup. With so many options, you can get creative with a new ingredient to bring in the new year!

Don’t know any party favorites made with sorghum? Try one of our five favorite sorghum party foods that are sure to be an instant New Year’s party classic.

Candied Walnuts: These candied walnuts are a sweet treat! Whip up a batch of these easy-to-make nuts in less than 10 minutes! 

Hemp Za’atar Sorghum Crackers with Parsley Hummus: Love a good hummus dip? Scoop some up with these sorghum crackers created by Will Frolic for Food for a healthy snack to ring in the new year. 

Zucchini Fritters: Finger foods are great for parties, and these Zucchini Fritters from Nu Life Market are no exception. 

Spicy Popped Sorghum: Add a spicy popped treat to your party menu. This Spicy Popped Sorghum by Alli Shircliff (AllRecipes) is a tasty treats your guests will love. 

Chocolate, Almond and Sorghum Poppers: Popped sorghum, chocolate and caramel? What’s not to love? These little snacks created by Chef CC Consalvo are great for parties! 

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