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

When it comes to organizing celebrations, guests often split into a couple of very different camps: the ones that adore it, and the ones that would choose to do almost anything else. Being organized early is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to begin the evening will amuse your guests while you try to keep the show on the road.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spicy nibbles prove to be a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable celebration first course that can readily be altered to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also create a wonderful base for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a unique holiday drink, ideal for sharing or offering at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this impressive spread โ€“ your guests will possibly suspect how minimal work was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a dark chocolate base for a duo that makes any surfeit of berries to delicious use.

Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson

Maya is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital trends.