Final Hours to the New Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it is about organizing parties, individuals tend to divide into two quite different camps: those who love it, and the ones that would rather to do virtually anything else. Getting organized early is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to begin the proceedings will entertain your attendees while you try to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spicy bites are a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious celebration first course that can conveniently be altered to present with a sweet topping for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing substitute to booze, but also make a delicious mixer for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique holiday drink, ideal for sharing or serving at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this impressive centerpiece – no one will possibly suspect how minimal effort was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolate base for a combination that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones

A tech journalist and innovation strategist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital transformation across industries.