Final Hours to the Next Year: Your Holiday Menu.

When it involves throwing gatherings, guests usually split into two very separate groups: the ones that love the process, and those who would rather to do virtually something else. Being ready in advance is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to start the evening will entertain your guests while you aim to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced snacks are a perfect pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive appetizer that can conveniently be modified to serve with a fruity garnish for children.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty substitute to booze, but furthermore serve as a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive celebration drink, perfect for sharing or serving at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this show-stopping feast – everyone will for a moment guess how little effort was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, puddles of spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to good effect.

Heather Stewart
Heather Stewart

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