Final Hours to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to hosting parties, guests often separate into two very separate camps: those who love the process, and those who would choose to do practically something else. Getting ready ahead of time is crucial, and choosing a few delicious recipes to begin the evening will entertain your guests while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites are a perfect pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can readily be adapted to present with a sweet topping for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty option to alcohol, but additionally make a delicious ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a particularly festive festive drink, perfect for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will possibly realize how little preparation was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any extra of berries to good effect.

Nicholas Matthews
Nicholas Matthews

Lena Visser is a music journalist and producer with a passion for avant-garde and electronic music, exploring the intersection of art and technology.