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

When it comes to hosting celebrations, individuals usually separate into a couple of very different camps: the ones that love it, and those who would rather to do practically another thing. Being prepared in advance is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to start the festivities will entertain your attendees while you aim to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spicy nibbles prove to be a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can conveniently be modified to present with a different garnish for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to booze, but furthermore create a tasty ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique celebration martini, great for sharing or pouring at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will ever guess how little preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, pockets of aromatic cranberry compote are cooked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of berries to good use.

Megan Gardner
Megan Gardner

Elara is a tech futurist and innovation strategist with over a decade of experience in analyzing digital trends and their societal impacts.