Interesting New Years Recipe Facts And Figures From The UK Based Recipe Social Network, MyDish.co.uk

Online, December 26, 2011 (Newswire.com) - New Years Eve Celebrations can vary considerably across the globe, with creed, nationality, age, personality and tradition all playing there part in shaping events. Here in the UK though, nearly 70 percent of the population will choose to bring in the New Year from the comfort of a friend's home or their own.

MyDish, the UK based recipe website that allows you to search, store and share your favourite recipes, knows this only too well, witnessing site visits increase considerably over the course of the two days leading up to the biggest party of the year.

The massive demand for starters, canopies, desserts and main course recipes rockets up by 45% clearly indicating the big part food plays in the celebrations over the night. Whether it is a dinner party, a house party or just dinner for two, people all over the UK make the extra effort to mark the evening out as a special night.

Last year the most popular recipes on the site helped shed some light on the UK's tastes. For instance on the 30th of December, individuals searching for salsa dip recipes increased by 750%, mushroom starter recipes searches grew by 550% and those looking for smoked salmon starters increased by a staggering 3,400%. Another notable mover indicating a definite New Years twist was the decadent Champagne Sorbet which saw traffic increase by 1000%.

Other more significant dishes that carry social importance also prove popular within the UK. For instance, within Italian communities lentil stew is often eaten once the bells toll midnight. One spoonful is eaten for every 1 of the 12 bell tolls supposedly bringing an individual good fortune. Noodles on the other hand prove more popular in Asian communities where long noodles representing a long life are eaten on New Year's Day in a hope that it will bring a long life.

MyDish.co.uk is home to thousands of good recipes and an extremely active online community. Often referred to as 'Facebook for foodies' the site continues to grow and is becoming a well regarded social network here in the UK and internationally. Home to so many brilliant recipes MyDish is the perfect choice for sourcing all your New Years Eve recipes or sharing your own favourites. Visit Mydish.co.uk now and get your taste buds instantly tingling.