Celebration to the Next Year: Your New Year's Eve Spread.
When it involves hosting parties, people often divide into two rather separate groups: people that love doing it, and people that would prefer to do practically another thing. Staying prepared early is essential, and selecting a few tasty recipes to start the festivities will delight your attendees while you aim to manage everything.
Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds
These zesty, flavorful snacks make for a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delectable festive first course that can easily be adapted to serve with a fruity garnish for younger guests.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These concoctions are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also make a tasty mixer for a tequila-based cocktail.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Handcrafted gin for a special celebration martini, perfect for giving as a present or offering at gatherings.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Bask in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will for a moment guess how modest work was required.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this decadent sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a dark chocolate base for a duo that makes any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.
