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

When it is about organizing gatherings, people usually split into two very separate categories: people that enjoy doing it, and people that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Getting prepared in advance is crucial, and choosing a few tasty creations to kick off the festivities will delight your visitors while you try to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, flavorful bites prove to be a ideal pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can easily be modified to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty substitute to spirits, but also serve as a wonderful mixer for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique celebration cocktail, ideal for sharing or offering at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this impressive feast – your guests will for a moment suspect how modest work was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate base for a combination that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious use.

Ashley Shields
Ashley Shields

A semiconductor engineer with over a decade of experience in solid state device research and industry analysis.