Countdown to the Next Year: A New Year's Eve Menu.

When it is about throwing celebrations, people tend to split into a couple of quite different groups: the ones that enjoy doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually something else. Getting organized ahead of time is key, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the festivities will delight your visitors while you work to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spiced nibbles make for a excellent pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable holiday appetizer that can conveniently be modified to present with a different topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique holiday drink, ideal for sharing or offering at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this show-stopping spread – everyone will ever suspect how little preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolaty base for a combination that makes any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Taylor Greene
Taylor Greene

A tech strategist and writer with over a decade of experience in digital transformation and startup ecosystems.