Final Hours to the New Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it comes to throwing celebrations, people often split into two rather separate groups: those who love the process, and the ones that would rather to do almost anything else. Getting prepared ahead of time is key, and finding a few delicious recipes to begin the proceedings will delight your guests while you aim to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These tangy, flavorful bites prove to be a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious celebration appetizer that can readily be modified to offer with a different spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to alcohol, but also create a delicious mixer for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special festive cocktail, perfect for sharing or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping feast – your guests will for a moment realize how minimal work was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any extra of berries to delicious use.

Ann Turner
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