Countdown to the Next Year: A Festive Feast.

When it comes to organizing parties, individuals often divide into a pair of rather separate camps: people that enjoy doing it, and the ones that would choose to do practically anything else. Getting organized in advance is key, and selecting a few delicious dishes to start the festivities will delight your visitors while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spiced bites make for a ideal pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious celebration first course that can easily be adapted to present with a fruity spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty alternative to alcohol, but additionally serve as a tasty base for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday martini, perfect for gifting or serving at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this stunning spread – everyone will ever guess how little preparation was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolate base for a combination that makes any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Anthony Kelly
Anthony Kelly

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