Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Spread.
When it comes to hosting celebrations, people usually separate into two rather different camps: the ones that adore the process, and people that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Being ready early is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the evening will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These tangy, flavorful snacks prove to be a excellent companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A scrumptious celebration first course that can easily be altered to serve with a different garnish for the kids.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These drinks are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but additionally serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based drink.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday martini, great for giving as a present or serving at events.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will for a moment realize how minimal work was required.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this decadent dessert, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to good effect.