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

When it is about organizing celebrations, people usually separate into two rather distinct categories: the ones that love doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do almost anything else. Being prepared in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty creations to kick off the festivities will delight your attendees while you aim to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks make for a ideal companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious celebration appetizer that can easily be adapted to offer with a different spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

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

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a special celebration cocktail, great for sharing or pouring at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this stunning spread – no one will for a moment realize how little work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent purpose.

Joshua Taylor
Joshua Taylor

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