Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Feast.

When it comes to organizing gatherings, guests usually divide into a couple of rather different groups: those who enjoy it, and people that would choose to do practically another thing. Getting prepared early is essential, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the festivities will delight your visitors while you work to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks are a perfect companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable festive first course that can readily be altered to present with a different spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a invigorating substitute to booze, but also make a delicious mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive celebration martini, perfect for giving as a present or pouring at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive feast – everyone will possibly suspect how modest work was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that makes any extra of berries to delicious use.

Karen Odonnell
Karen Odonnell

Environmental scientist and sustainability advocate passionate about sharing eco-friendly practices.