Countdown to the New Year: The New Year's Eve Feast.

When it involves organizing celebrations, individuals usually separate into two rather separate camps: people that enjoy it, and people that would prefer to do almost something else. Staying prepared in advance is key, and selecting a few delicious recipes to begin the festivities will entertain your attendees while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spiced bites make for a perfect pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can readily be modified to present with a different topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but additionally make a tasty mixer for a tequila-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special festive martini, perfect for gifting or pouring at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this stunning spread – no one will ever suspect how minimal effort was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a combination that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to good use.

Christina Garcia
Christina Garcia

A tech entrepreneur and software developer with over a decade of experience in building scalable digital solutions and mentoring startups.