Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Menu.
When it involves organizing parties, guests usually split into a couple of quite distinct groups: those who love doing it, and people that would rather to do virtually another thing. Staying prepared in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to kick off the evening will entertain your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, spiced bites make for a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A scrumptious holiday first course that can conveniently be altered to present with a fruity topping for the kids.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to alcohol, but furthermore make a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based beverage.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Home-infused gin for a particularly festive holiday drink, perfect for giving as a present or offering at gatherings.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Revel in the admiration of this show-stopping feast – your guests will ever suspect how minimal effort was involved.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this rich dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry compote are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a combination that puts any surfeit of berries to delicious use.
