🔗 Share this article Final Hours to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Menu. When it involves hosting parties, guests tend to separate into a couple of very different camps: people that enjoy doing it, and people that would rather to do almost something else. Being organized ahead of time is key, and selecting a few scrumptious dishes to start the evening will delight your attendees while you aim to manage everything. Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel These tangy, spicy bites are a perfect companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down. Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta A delicious festive appetizer that can readily be altered to serve with a sweet garnish for the kids. Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails These drinks are a invigorating option to spirits, but also make a delicious ingredient for a gin-based beverage. Juniper and Lemon Martinis Homemade spirit for a unique celebration cocktail, perfect for sharing or serving at parties. Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad Revel in the glory of this impressive centerpiece – no one will for a moment suspect how modest effort was required. Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry In this rich dessert, swirls of spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty base for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.