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

When it involves hosting parties, guests often split into a couple of very separate groups: people that enjoy the process, and those who would prefer to do practically another thing. Being ready early is essential, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the proceedings will entertain your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful bites prove to be a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can readily be modified to present with a different topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to booze, but also create a tasty mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a particularly festive celebration drink, perfect for gifting or serving at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will possibly realize how minimal effort was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate base for a combination that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Andrew Martin
Andrew Martin

Environmental scientist and sustainability advocate with 10+ years of experience in eco-friendly living and green technology.