Celebration to the Next Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to throwing parties, guests usually separate into a pair of very distinct camps: those who love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually anything else. Being organized ahead of time is crucial, and selecting a few delicious recipes to start the evening will amuse your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles make for a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable holiday first course that can readily be modified to offer with a fruity spread for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to spirits, but furthermore serve as a delicious mixer for a tequila-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive holiday drink, ideal for sharing or pouring at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this stunning feast – everyone will ever suspect how modest effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolate base for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of berries to excellent effect.

Patricia Nguyen
Patricia Nguyen

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