Countdown to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Feast.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, people usually separate into a pair of very separate camps: the ones that love doing it, and the ones that would rather to do virtually something else. Being ready in advance is crucial, and choosing a few tasty recipes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your guests while you work to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, flavorful nibbles make for a ideal companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious celebration appetizer that can easily be adapted to serve with a fruity topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty alternative to booze, but also serve as a wonderful base for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a special holiday drink, perfect for giving as a present or offering at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this stunning feast – no one will possibly guess how minimal work was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a combination that uses any abundance of cranberries to good effect.

Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera

An astrophysics graduate and amateur astronomer who tests equipment under dark skies and shares practical astronomy advice.

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