Celebration to the New Year: Your Festive Menu.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, guests tend to split into a pair of rather distinct camps: those who adore doing it, and the ones that would choose to do almost anything else. Being organized ahead of time is essential, and finding a few scrumptious recipes to start the festivities will delight your attendees while you try to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These zesty, flavorful snacks are a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A delectable holiday starter that can readily be modified to offer with a fruity topping for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing option to spirits, but furthermore create a delicious mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special celebration cocktail, perfect for sharing or pouring at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this impressive spread – no one will possibly realize how minimal preparation was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, puddles of aromatic cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.

Stephen Perry
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