Final Hours to the New Year: A Festive Feast.

When it comes to throwing parties, individuals usually divide into two very different camps: those who adore it, and the ones that would choose to do practically another thing. Being prepared in advance is key, and selecting a few scrumptious dishes to begin the proceedings will delight your attendees while you work to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks prove to be a perfect companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable festive first course that can conveniently be altered to offer with a different garnish for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also create a delicious ingredient for a gin-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a special festive drink, perfect for gifting or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping feast – no one will for a moment guess how modest work was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty filling for a duo that puts any abundance of berries to delicious use.

Jessica Shah
Jessica Shah

Eleanor Vance is a UK-based journalist and cultural critic with over a decade of experience covering British politics and society.