🔗 Share this article Final Hours to the New Year: The Festive Menu. When it is about organizing celebrations, people tend to divide into a pair of quite distinct camps: the ones that love doing it, and those who would rather to do practically something else. Staying ready early is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the evening will amuse your visitors while you try to keep the show on the road. Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel These tangy, spicy nibbles make for a excellent companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below. Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon A delicious holiday starter that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a different spread for children. Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails These concoctions are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but furthermore create a tasty mixer for a tequila-based beverage. Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday drink, perfect for sharing or pouring at events. Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad Bask in the praise of this stunning centerpiece – your guests will for a moment guess how little effort was needed. Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart In this rich finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of cranberries to good effect.