Countdown to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.
When it is about organizing celebrations, guests tend to split into two rather separate camps: people that love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually another thing. Getting organized in advance is key, and selecting a few scrumptious recipes to kick off the evening will amuse your visitors while you work to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These citrusy, spiced bites prove to be a perfect pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A scrumptious holiday starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a different topping for the kids.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These concoctions are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but furthermore create a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Homemade spirit for a particularly festive festive cocktail, perfect for gifting or pouring at events.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Enjoy the admiration of this show-stopping feast – your guests will possibly suspect how minimal effort was involved.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this rich dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious effect.
