Countdown to the Next Year: The Festive Menu.

When it is about hosting gatherings, guests usually separate into a pair of very different camps: those who love doing it, and people that would prefer to do practically anything else. Staying organized ahead of time is crucial, and selecting a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the proceedings will delight your guests while you work to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These tangy, flavorful snacks make for a perfect companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can readily be altered to offer with a different topping for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but additionally create a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a particularly festive festive drink, ideal for giving as a present or serving at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning feast – everyone will ever suspect how little work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, swirls of spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that makes any surfeit of berries to good use.

Jennifer Martinez
Jennifer Martinez

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