Final Hours to the New Year: The Festive Spread.

When it comes to throwing celebrations, guests usually separate into two rather different categories: the ones that adore it, and the ones that would rather to do almost something else. Staying ready ahead of time is crucial, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the festivities will amuse your guests while you aim to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spicy nibbles are a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday first course that can easily be modified to offer with a fruity garnish for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but also create a delicious base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive festive cocktail, great for sharing or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping spread – no one will possibly suspect how little preparation was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, pockets of spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a dark chocolate base for a combination that makes any extra of cranberries to excellent effect.

Richard Hall
Richard Hall

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