Celebration to the New Year: Your Holiday Feast.

When it comes to organizing gatherings, people tend to divide into a pair of very separate groups: those who enjoy doing it, and people that would choose to do almost something else. Being organized in advance is key, and finding a few tasty recipes to begin the evening will amuse your attendees while you try to keep the show on the road.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can easily be adapted to serve with a different topping for children.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty option to alcohol, but also create a wonderful mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a unique holiday cocktail, great for gifting or offering at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping spread – no one will for a moment suspect how minimal effort was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a combination that uses any extra of berries to good purpose.

Mr. John Duarte
Mr. John Duarte

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