While Christmas dinner is arguably the most important – and stressful – meal of the year, entertaining on New Year’s Eve comes a close second.
There can be a lot of pressure to throw the perfect NYE party, whether you’re catering for a crowd or just a handful of friends.
So, what’s the secret to nailing New Year’s Eve? Of course, having plenty of champagne* on ice will go a long way, but it’s also about being smart with your cooking, and whipping up delicious dishes that will suit everyone…
Be prepared
This ethos will serve you well at any party, says Yotam Ottolenghi (Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things, Ebury Press).
“The important thing is to give a sense of abundance, but also minimal work,” he advises. He recently…