Final Hours to the Next Year: A New Year's Eve Menu.

When it is about throwing celebrations, guests tend to separate into a couple of quite separate camps: people that enjoy it, and those who would choose to do almost another thing. Getting organized ahead of time is crucial, and selecting a few tasty recipes to start the festivities will entertain your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, spicy snacks are a perfect pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can readily be modified to serve with a different garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty alternative to alcohol, but also make a wonderful ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a particularly festive festive cocktail, perfect for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this impressive centerpiece – everyone will possibly guess how little work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate frangipane for a combination that puts any surfeit of cranberries to excellent use.

Joseph Kelley II
Joseph Kelley II

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