Countdown to the Next Year: Your Festive Spread.
When it is about throwing celebrations, guests often divide into two very separate camps: people that love doing it, and people that would prefer to do practically another thing. Staying ready ahead of time is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the evening will amuse your attendees while you try to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, spicy bites make for a ideal match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delectable celebration appetizer that can readily be adapted to offer with a fruity topping for children.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These beverages are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also make a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Homemade spirit for a particularly festive festive cocktail, great for sharing or serving at parties.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Bask in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will ever suspect how little work was required.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this decadent finale, swirls of spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a duo that makes any surfeit of cranberries to good effect.
