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

When it comes to organizing celebrations, people often divide into two rather different camps: people that love it, and people that would rather to do almost anything else. Getting ready in advance is essential, and selecting a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will amuse your guests while you try to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spiced nibbles are a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can easily be adapted to offer with a fruity spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but furthermore create a delicious mixer for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique celebration drink, ideal for gifting or serving at events.

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 for a moment guess how little preparation was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate base for a duo that uses any abundance of berries to delicious purpose.

Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph

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