Celebration to the Next Year: Your Holiday Menu.
When it involves hosting parties, guests usually divide into a pair of rather separate camps: people that love it, and people that would rather to do almost something else. Getting ready early is essential, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to begin the festivities will amuse your attendees while you work to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, spicy snacks make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A scrumptious festive starter that can easily be adapted to serve with a sweet spread for children.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but also make a tasty mixer for a tequila-based drink.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Home-infused gin for a particularly festive celebration cocktail, perfect for giving as a present or offering at events.
Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad
Enjoy the glory of this impressive spread – no one will for a moment realize how modest work was needed.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this rich dessert, pockets of aromatic cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any extra of holiday fruit to delicious effect.
