New Year's Table

1.Prepare the appetizers by arranging assorted cheese, assorted cold cuts, olives, pickles, and breadsticks on a platter.

2.Make the salads. Prepare Russian Salad (Olivier) by boiling potatoes, carrots, and eggs, and then mixing them with peas, pickles, and mayonnaise. For Caesar Salad, toss lettuce with Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Greek Salad is made by combining tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and feta cheese with a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Coleslaw can be prepared by shredding cabbage and carrots, and then mixing them with mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.

3.Cook the main course dishes. Roast Turkey with stuffing is prepared by seasoning the turkey, stuffing it with a mixture of breadcrumbs, onions, celery, and herbs, and then roasting it in the oven. Baked Ham can be glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, mustard, and cloves, and then baked until heated through. Roast Beef is seasoned with a blend of spices and roasted until tender. Grilled Salmon can be marinated with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, and then grilled until cooked.

4.Prepare the side dishes. Mashed Potatoes can be made by boiling potatoes, mashing them with butter and milk, and then seasoning with salt and pepper. Roasted Vegetables are made by tossing vegetables like carrots, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper, and then roasting them until tender. Green Bean Casserole can be prepared by combining green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and French fried onions, and then baking until bubbly. Garlic Bread is made by spreading garlic butter on sliced bread and toasting until golden brown.

5.Make the desserts. Prepare a Chocolate Cake by baking a chocolate cake and frosting it with chocolate ganache or buttercream. Cheesecake can be made by combining cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and then baking until set. Fruit Salad can be made by combining a variety of fresh fruits and tossing them with a simple dressing of honey and lemon juice. Pavlova is made by baking a meringue base and then topping it with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

6.Set up the drinks. Chill Champagne and wine. Prepare cocktails by mixing various spirits with mixers and garnishing with fruit or herbs. Make a Punch by combining fruit juices, soda, and a choice of spirits in a large punch bowl.

7.Arrange all the dishes on the New Year's table and serve.