Final Hours to the New Year: The New Year's Eve Feast.

When it involves hosting celebrations, individuals tend to separate into a pair of quite distinct camps: the ones that love doing it, and those who would prefer to do virtually something else. Being organized in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to begin the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful bites prove to be a excellent match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive first course that can easily be altered to serve with a different spread for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating alternative to spirits, but also create a tasty mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a particularly festive festive cocktail, ideal for sharing or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will for a moment realize how modest work was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a duo that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Todd Wright
Todd Wright

Award-winning filmmaker and industry analyst with over a decade of experience in documentary and commercial production.