Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Spread.
When it comes to throwing parties, guests usually divide into a couple of quite distinct camps: people that enjoy doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do practically another thing. Being organized ahead of time is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to begin the evening will amuse your guests while you aim to keep the show on the road.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These tangy, flavorful bites make for a excellent pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A delicious holiday first course that can conveniently be modified to present with a different topping for the kids.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These beverages are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but also serve as a tasty ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive festive drink, ideal for sharing or pouring at gatherings.
Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad
Bask in the admiration of this show-stopping feast – no one will possibly suspect how minimal work was required.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this decadent sweet treat, pockets of aromatic cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to good use.
