Final Hours to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Spread.

When it is about throwing parties, people often divide into a pair of very different camps: those who love it, and people that would choose to do practically another thing. Staying organized ahead of time is key, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to begin the evening will amuse your visitors while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, flavorful snacks are a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can easily be altered to serve with a fruity garnish for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing option to alcohol, but furthermore create a wonderful base for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a unique holiday martini, perfect for sharing or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning centerpiece – everyone will for a moment guess how modest work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of berries to good effect.

Karen Stokes
Karen Stokes

A passionate writer and journalist based in Prague, sharing stories and perspectives on Czech life and beyond.