Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, people usually separate into a couple of very different camps: people that love the process, and people that would prefer to do almost something else. Staying ready ahead of time is key, and choosing a few scrumptious recipes to kick off the evening will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, flavorful bites prove to be a ideal pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can readily be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a invigorating option to spirits, but additionally make a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special celebration martini, great for sharing or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will possibly suspect how little work was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, puddles of spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty base for a duo that uses any extra of cranberries to good purpose.

Denise Ramsey
Denise Ramsey

A tech journalist and software developer with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital innovation.