Final Hours to the Next Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it involves organizing parties, individuals usually split into a couple of rather separate categories: those who love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do almost anything else. Getting ready in advance is key, and choosing a few delicious dishes to start the evening will entertain your visitors while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites are a excellent companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday appetizer that can conveniently be modified to serve with a different topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but additionally serve as a tasty ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a special festive martini, perfect for gifting or offering at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this show-stopping centerpiece – everyone will ever guess how little effort was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolate base for a combination that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to good use.

Elizabeth Harvey
Elizabeth Harvey

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