Celebration to the New Year: A Holiday Feast.

When it comes to throwing parties, people often separate into a couple of quite different groups: the ones that love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually anything else. Getting organized ahead of time is essential, and finding a few scrumptious recipes to start the evening will entertain your visitors while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These zesty, spiced bites are a ideal companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can easily be adapted to present with a different spread for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a wonderful base for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a unique festive martini, ideal for gifting or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this impressive spread – no one will possibly suspect how minimal work was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, pockets of spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to good effect.

James Hayes
James Hayes

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