If I were to prepare a Chinese New Year meal…

Monday, January 26, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, is my daughter's 15th birthday. She's having her birthday party today and I thought it apt to suggest that we have an all-Oriental menu -- sort of a pre-Chinese New Year meal. She approved some of my suggested dishes but still insisted that there be a tray or two of baked macaroni. Still, the timing of her birthday party got me thinking. If I were to prepare a Chinese New Year family meal, what would I cook? Say, my family and my in-laws were all coming over for dinner and I have to cook for 20 to 25 persons, what dishes will I choose? I think I'll start with three appetizers...