🔗 Share this article Countdown to the Next Year: Your New Year's Eve Menu. When it comes to hosting parties, people often split into a couple of very separate groups: people that love the process, and the ones that would choose to do practically anything else. Staying prepared in advance is crucial, and selecting a few tasty recipes to begin the evening will amuse your visitors while you work to keep the show on the road. Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel These zesty, spicy nibbles are a ideal companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed below. Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon A delicious holiday appetizer that can readily be modified to serve with a sweet spread for children. Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails These concoctions are a invigorating option to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a delicious base for a gin-based cocktail. Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis Homemade gin for a particularly festive festive martini, perfect for gifting or pouring at parties. Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad Bask in the praise of this impressive feast – everyone will for a moment suspect how minimal effort was involved. Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry In this rich finale, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a flavor pairing that puts any surfeit of berries to good use.