Countdown to the Next Year: Your Holiday Menu.
When it is about hosting gatherings, people usually divide into a pair of rather separate categories: the ones that love doing it, and people that would prefer to do practically anything else. Getting prepared early is crucial, and selecting a few delicious recipes to begin the evening will amuse your visitors while you try to keep the show on the road.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These citrusy, flavorful bites are a excellent match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A delicious celebration appetizer that can easily be altered to present with a different spread for children.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These beverages are a invigorating option to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a wonderful mixer for a gin-based drink.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive celebration drink, great for gifting or offering at gatherings.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Bask in the praise of this impressive spread – your guests will ever suspect how minimal work was involved.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this indulgent dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.