Final Hours to the Next Year: A Holiday Menu.
When it comes to hosting gatherings, guests often split into a pair of quite distinct camps: those who enjoy doing it, and people that would prefer to do almost another thing. Getting prepared early is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to kick off the evening will entertain your guests while you try to manage everything.
Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds
These zesty, flavorful nibbles make for a ideal match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delicious celebration first course that can conveniently be modified to serve with a different spread for children.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These drinks are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but also create a tasty base for a gin-based cocktail.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Home-infused gin for a particularly festive festive cocktail, ideal for sharing or serving at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Revel in the admiration of this impressive centerpiece – no one will for a moment suspect how modest work was required.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this decadent finale, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that makes any abundance of berries to good purpose.
