Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Spread.

When it comes to hosting celebrations, guests tend to separate into two quite different groups: those who adore it, and those who would choose to do practically another thing. Being ready early is essential, and selecting a few delicious dishes to kick off the proceedings will delight your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful nibbles make for a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive appetizer that can conveniently be adapted to serve with a sweet garnish for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating alternative to booze, but also create a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique celebration martini, ideal for giving as a present or serving at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this stunning centerpiece – no one will for a moment realize how minimal effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a dark chocolate base for a combination that makes any surfeit of cranberries to good use.

Tiffany Johnson
Tiffany Johnson

A software engineer and tech writer passionate about AI ethics and open-source projects, with over a decade of industry experience.