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

When it involves hosting celebrations, guests often separate into two quite separate camps: the ones that love the process, and people that would choose to do practically something else. Getting prepared ahead of time is essential, and finding a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will amuse your guests while you work to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spicy nibbles are a excellent companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious festive first course that can easily be modified to serve with a sweet topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to alcohol, but furthermore create a delicious mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special holiday drink, perfect for gifting or serving at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this stunning feast – no one will ever suspect how little work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious effect.

Stephen Hernandez
Stephen Hernandez

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