Celebration to the New Year: A Festive Menu.

When it involves hosting celebrations, people usually divide into two quite separate groups: the ones that adore doing it, and the ones that would rather to do virtually another thing. Staying ready early is essential, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the evening will delight your guests while you try to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites make for a perfect pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable celebration starter that can easily be adapted to serve with a fruity spread for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also create a wonderful ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive celebration drink, great for gifting or pouring at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will for a moment suspect how little effort was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a chocolaty base for a combination that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to good use.

Jeffrey Pena
Jeffrey Pena

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