Final Hours to the New Year: A Holiday Menu.
When it comes to hosting parties, guests often split into two rather separate groups: people that love it, and the ones that would prefer to do practically anything else. Getting prepared ahead of time is crucial, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the evening will delight your attendees while you work to keep the show on the road.
Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds
These citrusy, flavorful bites prove to be a perfect pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A scrumptious festive starter that can easily be altered to offer with a fruity garnish for younger guests.
Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime
These beverages are a refreshing option to alcohol, but also create a delicious ingredient for a gin-based drink.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Homemade spirit for a particularly festive celebration martini, great for sharing or serving at gatherings.
Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad
Revel in the glory of this impressive spread – no one will ever realize how minimal work was required.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this decadent finale, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are nestled into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of cranberries to excellent use.
