Final Hours to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Menu.

When it is about hosting gatherings, guests often divide into a couple of quite different camps: those who love it, and people that would rather to do practically another thing. Getting organized early is crucial, and finding a few tasty dishes to begin the evening will entertain your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a fruity spread for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a invigorating option to alcohol, but additionally create a tasty mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive holiday drink, great for sharing or pouring at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will for a moment realize how little effort was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are nestled into a chocolate base for a duo that makes any abundance of berries to delicious effect.

Matthew Stone
Matthew Stone

A cultural anthropologist and travel writer specializing in Nordic regions, with over a decade of experience documenting Scandinavian traditions.