Countdown to the Next Year: Your Festive Spread.

When it involves organizing gatherings, people usually separate into a couple of rather separate groups: the ones that enjoy doing it, and people that would choose to do practically anything else. Being prepared ahead of time is crucial, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to begin the festivities will amuse your attendees while you try to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, spiced snacks make for a excellent pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious celebration starter that can conveniently be modified to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

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

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique holiday cocktail, great for giving as a present or offering at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping spread – everyone will possibly suspect how modest work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolaty frangipane for a combination that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Deanna Hernandez
Deanna Hernandez

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