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

When it is about hosting celebrations, people tend to split into a couple of quite different categories: people that enjoy it, and those who would choose to do almost anything else. Staying ready early is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to start the proceedings will entertain your attendees while you try to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spiced nibbles are a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration first course that can conveniently be adapted to serve with a fruity garnish for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a invigorating option to spirits, but furthermore serve as a delicious ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique holiday drink, great for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping spread – no one will for a moment suspect how modest effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that makes any extra of berries to good effect.

Tracy Bishop
Tracy Bishop

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