Celebration to the Next Year: Your New Year's Eve Feast.

When it comes to hosting gatherings, people usually separate into a pair of rather different camps: people that love doing it, and those who would choose to do practically something else. Being ready ahead of time is essential, and choosing a few delicious dishes to start the evening will entertain your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites are a excellent companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable celebration first course that can readily be altered to present with a different garnish for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing substitute to booze, but furthermore serve as a delicious mixer for a tequila-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday martini, perfect for sharing or pouring at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this stunning spread – no one will for a moment guess how modest preparation was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a combination that uses any extra of holiday fruit to delicious use.

Deborah Hicks
Deborah Hicks

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