Final Hours to the New Year: Your Festive Menu.

When it involves organizing celebrations, guests usually divide into a pair of very distinct categories: the ones that enjoy the process, and those who would prefer to do virtually another thing. Getting organized in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the proceedings will amuse your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, spiced snacks make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be adapted to offer with a fruity garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to alcohol, but also create a tasty mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique holiday cocktail, ideal for sharing or pouring at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this impressive spread – no one will for a moment guess how modest work was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, pockets of spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a chocolaty filling for a duo that puts any surfeit of cranberries to excellent effect.

Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis

Lena Visser is a freelance writer and digital nomad exploring the intersection of technology and everyday life.