28 New Year’s Day Brunch Recipes to Start the Year Right Ring in the New Year with brunch cocktails, celebratory dishes, and lots of coffee. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 28, 2025 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford / Food Styling by Ali Ramee A New Year’s Day brunch spread should be celebratory, whether you're serving nutritious options or comforting standbys, sparkling drinks or smoothies. Set the tone for a lucky new year with these ideas for a memorable first meal, with recipes for a crowd, our favorite hangover-combating dishes, and a few sweet treats to keep things festive. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 28 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,” says Alyza Bohbot James, founder of City Girl Coffee Company. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 28 Hash Brown Crust Quiche with Smoked Salmon Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Use store-bought hash browns to fashion a satisfyingly crisp, golden brown crust for this tasty quiche with bagel and lox vibes. It's loaded with smoked salmon, capers, and dill, then topped with more capers and dill plus red onion, everything bagel seasoning, and dollops of crème fraîche. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 28 Purple Daikon Coconut Yogurt Toast with Peanut Salsa Sarah Crowder / Food Styling by Chandra Ram Chef Woldy Reyes upgrades plain toast with a thick coconut yogurt, peppery daikon radishes, and a lime-and-chile peanut salsa inspired by Mexican salsa macha. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 28 Denver Omelet Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood With its classic mix of ham, bell pepper, onion, and cheese, this diner favorite is the ideal New Year's Day brunch dish for combating a hangover. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 28 Bellini Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon For a balanced, sweet, and floral brunch cocktail that pairs well with pancakes and omelets, look no further than the peachy, prosecco-based Bellini. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 28 Buckwheat Crêpes Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Top nutty, savory crêpes with ham, Gruyére, and a sunny-side-up egg in this dish from France's Brittany region. The batter can be prepared the night before, and unadorned crêpes can be cooked and frozen ahead. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 28 Hong Kong–Style Stuffed French Toast Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Crisp on the outside and custardy on the inside, this peanut butter–stuffed French toast from Melissa King is finished with a sweetened condensed milk drizzle and optional crumbles of the Chinese sausage lap cheong. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 28 Scrambled Tofu with Potatoes, Mushrooms, and Peppers Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Firm tofu is a surprisingly effective substitute for eggs in this fully vegan scramble from chef Neal Fraser, which also includes sliced potatoes, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and soy cheese. Get the Recope Save 09 of 28 Bloody Mary Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon With classic tomato flavor, a splash of tart lemon, salty Worcestershire, and spicy hot sauce, this brunch staple is easy to riff on — embellish it with over-the-top edible garnishes like shrimp or bacon, savory miso, sweet Aperol, fiery chiles, or whatever else fits your fancy. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 28 Quinoa Pancakes with Ricotta and Lemon Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Kathleen Varner / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey Fluffy ricotta and egg whites lighten up these wholesome pancakes, while whole wheat flour and cooked quinoa add plenty of flavor and texture. They're sweetened just enough with maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 28 Iron Skillet Cornbread with Grapefruit Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Crispy fried beluga lentils are sprinkled atop blue cornbread slathered in a jalapeño-onion spread and lined with ruby red grapefruit segments for this holiday-worthy brunch dish. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 28 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 Save 13 of 28 Orange Liqueur Mimosa Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford / Food Styling by Ali Ramee Swap orange juice with splashes of homemade orange syrup and orange liqueur for a unique mimosa to toast the holiday. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 28 Chorizo Breakfast Tacos Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle / Food Styling by Nicole Hopper With a crisp, golden skirt made from pepper Jack cheese, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño, these tacos are stuffed with a chorizo scramble for a festive breakfast that'll become an instant favorite. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 28 Cinnamon Roll Focaccia Food & Wine / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Phoebe Weeks Airy focaccia dough is filled with cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter, then topped with a tangy cream cheese icing for this two-in-one treat from Julia Levy. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 28 Shakshuka with Swiss Chard John Kernick Chef Michael Anthony introduces Italian flavors, like basil and Parmesan cheese, to the classic Middle Eastern dish that will steal the show at any brunch. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 28 Red Snapper Courtesy St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Garnished with a celery stalk, cucumber spiral, and a cherry tomato, this gin-based Bloody Mary is an equally good hangover cure-all. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 28 Carrot Cake Marmalade with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee Savor the flavors of carrot cake (it is New Year's, after all) with this inventive morning dish featuring warmly spiced carrot marmalade served over silky, tangy yogurt to mirror the flavor of cream cheese frosting. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 28 Egg in a Bagel Hole The Ingalls Using bagels to make traditional eggs in a basket is a no-brainer. Add water to the skillet to cook the eggs evenly without burning the bagel halves, yielding a lightly toasted bagel wrapped around a perfectly runny yolk. Savory smoked salmon and creamy avocado or a dollop of caviar complete the dish. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 28 Sicilian Orange Bundt Cake Aubrie Pick This tender, citrusy cake beloved by Sicilian grandmothers is terrific alongside a cup of tea any time of day, and especially at brunch. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 28 Coco Café Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Made with a splash each of cold brew and sweetened condensed coconut milk, the creamy, sweet, and soothing Coco Café combines Cognac, sweet vermouth, and pineapple liqueur — preferably all in a glass teacup for the perfect sip. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 28 Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver For these simple big-batch biscuits, press the dough directly into a pan, then slice it into neat squares after baking. Smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives fill each bite. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 28 Breakfast Egg Cups with Parsley Gremolata and Mushrooms Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners These elegant, savory herb-topped eggs bake up in a muffin pan, so it's easy to make brunch for a group. Use a semisoft cheese like Brie or Taleggio, which stays creamy when baked. Get the Recipe Save 24 of 28 Green Smoothie Bowl Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer Go green with vibrant and fresh spinach, avocado, pineapple, and ginger in this 10-minute breakfast bowl. Get the Recipe Save 25 of 28 Bloody Majestic Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christine Keely This light, bright brunch cocktail variation is a vibrant way to toast the new year, containing ultra-premium sake with pineapple notes and fragrant citrus basil bitters. Get the Recipe Save 26 of 28 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 wintry persimmons. The chopped fruit 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 Save 27 of 28 Banana Almond Butter Smoothie Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Ali Domrongchai Bananas are a hangover go-to, thanks to their abundance of electrolytes and fiber. This easy banana smoothie is made extra creamy with almond butter and sweetened by dates for a filling, nutritious glass that somehow almost tastes like having ice cream for breakfast. Get the Recipe Save 28 of 28 Double-Lemon Scones Marcus Nilsson Fresh lemon juice and poppy seeds go into both the dough and icing for these delightfully tender scones from F&W's Justin Chapple. 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