Countdown to the Next Year: Your New Year's Eve Spread.

When it involves organizing gatherings, guests tend to split into a pair of rather separate camps: people that adore it, and the ones that would rather to do practically anything else. Being prepared in advance is key, and finding a few scrumptious recipes to start the evening will delight your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, flavorful bites make for a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday first course that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a different topping for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but furthermore create a wonderful base for a gin-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a special holiday martini, perfect for gifting or pouring at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this show-stopping spread – your guests will for a moment realize how little preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolate base for a combination that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to good effect.

Patricia Gray
Patricia Gray

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