Countdown to the Next Year: The Festive Feast.
When it is about organizing parties, individuals often split into two quite different groups: the ones that enjoy it, and the ones that would prefer to do practically another thing. Being prepared in advance is crucial, and selecting a few tasty dishes to start the proceedings will delight your guests while you aim to manage everything.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These tangy, spiced nibbles make for a perfect pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A scrumptious festive appetizer that can easily be modified to serve with a sweet topping for the kids.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing option to spirits, but also make a tasty mixer for a gin-based beverage.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Homemade gin for a unique celebration drink, ideal for giving as a present or pouring at parties.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Bask in the praise of this show-stopping spread – everyone will for a moment suspect how little preparation was required.
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart
In this rich finale, swirls of spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a dark chocolate base for a combination that makes any surfeit of cranberries to good effect.
