Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it is about organizing parties, guests usually divide into a couple of rather different camps: people that adore doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost something else. Getting prepared ahead of time is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your guests while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful nibbles prove to be a ideal pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday appetizer that can conveniently be altered to present with a sweet topping for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a invigorating substitute to booze, but also serve as a tasty mixer for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive festive cocktail, great for giving as a present or offering at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this impressive spread – your guests will ever realize how modest preparation was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of berries to excellent purpose.

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