Countdown to the New Year: A Festive Feast.

When it is about throwing parties, guests usually split into two quite distinct categories: those who love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do practically something else. Staying organized in advance is essential, and selecting a few delicious recipes to start the festivities will entertain your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles make for a ideal match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable festive appetizer that can easily be adapted to serve with a fruity topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to alcohol, but additionally create a wonderful base for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a particularly festive festive drink, perfect for sharing or pouring at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this show-stopping spread – everyone will for a moment suspect how modest effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of spiced cranberry compote are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of cranberries to excellent effect.

Luke Lin
Luke Lin

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