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

When it is about hosting celebrations, guests tend to divide into two rather distinct groups: the ones that adore the process, and the ones that would choose to do practically something else. Being prepared early is essential, and selecting a few delicious recipes to begin the proceedings will delight your attendees while you try to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks are a excellent pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday first course that can readily be altered to serve with a different spread for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday martini, ideal for giving as a present or pouring at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this stunning spread – everyone will possibly guess how modest preparation was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a combination that makes any abundance of cranberries to good effect.

Melissa Hernandez
Melissa Hernandez

Oliver is a veteran game journalist based in London, covering UK gaming trends and indie titles.