Celebration to the New Year: A New Year's Eve Spread.

When it comes to organizing gatherings, guests usually divide into a couple of rather different categories: those who enjoy the process, and people that would prefer to do practically something else. Getting ready early is essential, and finding a few tasty dishes to kick off the festivities will delight your attendees while you aim to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks are a excellent match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive appetizer that can easily be altered to present with a sweet garnish for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty option to booze, but also serve as a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a special festive martini, perfect for giving as a present or serving at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping spread – everyone will for a moment suspect how modest effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, pockets of aromatic cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of berries to good use.

John Yates
John Yates

A passionate Swiss chef and food writer, sharing her love for local ingredients and traditional recipes with a modern twist.