Final Hours to the Next Year: A New Year's Eve Spread.

When it involves organizing parties, individuals usually split into two rather separate categories: those who adore the process, and those who would prefer to do almost another thing. Being organized ahead of time is key, and choosing a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will amuse your visitors while you work to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

These tangy, spiced nibbles make for a excellent companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

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

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but furthermore serve as a wonderful base for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Handcrafted spirit for a special holiday drink, great for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will ever suspect how minimal effort was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

In this indulgent dessert, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to good use.