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New Year’s Eve foods that like to party

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What’s a good party without a stiff drink? This boozy bread pudding with whiskey from Gilliland’s restaurant can definitely throw back a couple of shots. And these little guys sure are sweet.   (Iris Schneider / Los Angeles Times)

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Every party has one. A smoker out on the balcony; the sweaty guest glued to the dance floor; the party animal with the shot glasses. Here’s a list of eight party foods with some real personality. Be sure to check out the recipes for your own New Year’s Eve bash. -- Jenn Harris

Who doesn't like pizza? This potato pizza with caramelized onion sauce is sure to please everyone at the party.

Who doesn’t like pizza? This potato pizza with caramelized onion sauce is sure to please everyone at the party.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

On the snack table, the hot Buffalo chicken wings can out-shout the party music. Talk about needy.

On the snack table, the hot Buffalo chicken wings can out-shout the party music. Talk about needy.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The best way to add a little nicotine-free smoke to a party is bacon. Serve guests candied smoked bacon martinis.

The best way to add a little nicotine-free smoke to a party is bacon. Serve guests candied smoked bacon martinis.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

This creamy, smooth roasted eggplant dip will have all the ladies swooning.

This creamy, smooth roasted eggplant dip will have all the ladies swooning.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

It's hard not to take a double dip into this simple guacamole recipe. Try not to judge.

It’s hard not to take a double dip into this simple guacamole recipe. Try not to judge.  (Eric Boyd / Los Angeles Times)

The happy vegan salad from Tender Greens is a little fussy with lots of different components, but it's healthful, delicious and just trendy enough to fit in at the food table.

The happy vegan salad from Tender Greens is a little fussy with lots of different components, but it’s healthful, delicious and just trendy enough to fit in at the food table.  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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