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

When it comes to organizing parties, people tend to split into a pair of quite different categories: the ones that love it, and those who would rather to do practically anything else. Being organized early is key, and selecting a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will amuse your guests while you try to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These zesty, spicy bites are a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can easily be modified to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty substitute to spirits, but furthermore make a wonderful base for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a unique celebration drink, great for giving as a present or serving at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this impressive centerpiece – everyone will ever guess how little effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty filling for a combination that uses any abundance of cranberries to good purpose.

Dawn Mitchell
Dawn Mitchell

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