Countdown to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Feast.

When it is about throwing celebrations, guests usually divide into two quite different groups: the ones that enjoy it, and those who would choose to do practically another thing. Staying ready ahead of time is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to start the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you try to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks are a ideal pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive appetizer that can easily be adapted to present with a different spread for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but furthermore create a tasty base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive festive drink, great for gifting or offering at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – everyone will ever guess how little effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of cranberries to excellent effect.

Katelyn Barnes
Katelyn Barnes

Elena is a literary historian and critic with a passion for uncovering hidden narratives in classic works.