Final Hours to the Next Year: Your New Year's Eve Spread.

When it comes to organizing parties, guests often split into a couple of very different camps: those who love doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost anything else. Getting prepared in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty creations to start the evening will amuse your visitors while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

These tangy, spicy snacks make for a perfect pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can easily be modified to offer with a different garnish for children.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

These concoctions are a zesty substitute to spirits, but also create a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade gin for a special holiday martini, perfect for gifting or offering at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Enjoy the admiration of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will possibly suspect how minimal preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

In this indulgent dessert, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to good effect.