Countdown to the New Year: The New Year's Eve Menu.

When it involves hosting celebrations, people often split into a couple of rather separate camps: people that love it, and people that would choose to do virtually another thing. Being organized ahead of time is essential, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your guests while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These tangy, spiced nibbles prove to be a ideal match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can readily be altered to serve with a different topping for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing substitute to booze, but also make a tasty base for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday drink, perfect for giving as a present or pouring at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this stunning spread – your guests will ever realize how little effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate frangipane for a duo that makes any abundance of cranberries to excellent use.

Judy Chang
Judy Chang

A passionate gamer and strategy enthusiast with years of experience in competitive gaming and content creation.