Countdown to the Next Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it involves throwing parties, guests often divide into a pair of quite different categories: those who love the process, and the ones that would choose to do almost anything else. Being ready ahead of time is essential, and finding a few scrumptious creations to start the festivities will delight your attendees while you try to keep the show on the road.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

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

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can easily be altered to serve with a sweet topping for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also serve as a delicious mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special holiday drink, perfect for sharing or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning spread – everyone will for a moment suspect how little preparation was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a combination that makes any extra of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

James Lopez
James Lopez

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