Final Hours to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Menu.

When it involves hosting gatherings, guests usually divide into a pair of rather different groups: people that love it, and the ones that would choose to do practically anything else. Staying prepared in advance is essential, and choosing a few tasty creations to start the evening will entertain your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spicy nibbles make for a perfect companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can conveniently be altered to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing option to spirits, but additionally create a tasty ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special holiday cocktail, perfect for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will possibly realize how modest effort was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, swirls of spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a chocolaty frangipane for a duo that makes any surfeit of berries to good use.

Robert Carter
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