Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Spread.
When it is about organizing gatherings, guests usually divide into a couple of rather distinct camps: people that love it, and people that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Staying prepared early is crucial, and selecting a few scrumptious recipes to start the festivities will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These citrusy, spiced snacks prove to be a excellent match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A scrumptious festive appetizer that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a fruity topping for younger guests.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These drinks are a zesty alternative to booze, but also make a delicious ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive holiday drink, perfect for sharing or serving at events.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Revel in the admiration of this impressive feast – your guests will ever guess how modest work was required.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry compote are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a combination that puts any surfeit of berries to good purpose.
