New Year's Eve Menu

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope each and every one of you had a happy holiday with family and friends.  As we roll into 2012, I want to say thank you to all the followers of Coupon Kitchen.  I've thoroughly enjoyed turning one of my passions into a hobby that can reach a large audience.  Reaching out and helping other people plan their meals with ease is the reason I started this blog.  I sincerely appreciate all of the comments, emails, facebook messages, tweets and texts about how much you are enjoying the menus and the big difference it has made in your lives!  Hopefully 2012 will bring many exciting and happy memories to you and your loved ones.

Below is a sample New Year's Eve menu at a fraction of what it would cost in a restaurant.  Last year we had a similar menu and it was delicious.  We enjoyed a low key dinner party at our house spending time with close friends and eating a decadent meal - all while saving money!

New Year's Eve Menu
NY Strip and Lobster Tails
Garlicky Black-Eyed Peas with Spinach and Bacon
Crash Hot Potatoes
Blackberry Champagne Cocktail

Shopping List 
NY Strip
  -Harris Teeter - $8.97/lb
  -Lowes Foods - $6.99/lb              
Lobster Tails
  -Harris Teeter - $5.99/lb
  -Lowes Foods - $3.99/lb
1 bunch spinach
  -Harris Teeter - $1.79
  -Lowes Foods - $1.99  
1 pint blackberries
  -Harris Teeter - $2.50
  -Lowes Foods - $2.99
1 bag petite red creamer potatoes
  -Harris Teeter - $3.99
  -Lowes Foods - $3.79
1 15 oz can black-eyed peas
  -Harris Teeter - $.57
  -Lowes Foods - $.69
Center Cut Bacon
  -Harris Teeter - $3.77 
  -Lowes Foods - $3.50
1 bottle Cook's Champagne (or your favorite)
  -Harris Teeter - $6.99
  -Lowes Foods - $5.99
Pantry/Fridge Stockup Items
Garlic
Salt 
Pepper 
Garlic salt
Olive oil
Rosemary
Oregano
Thyme
Cooking spray