Final Hours to the New Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it is about throwing parties, people usually divide into a pair of rather separate categories: those who love the process, and the ones that would choose to do virtually something else. Being ready in advance is key, and selecting a few scrumptious recipes to kick off the evening will entertain your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites make for a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable celebration first course that can conveniently be adapted to serve with a fruity spread for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating substitute to alcohol, but additionally make a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special celebration cocktail, great for sharing or pouring at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this impressive spread – everyone will possibly suspect how little preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate filling for a duo that puts any abundance of cranberries to delicious use.

Valerie Rivera
Valerie Rivera

Maya Chen is a seasoned urbanist and writer who explores the intersections of city life, design, and community.