Celebration to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.
When it involves organizing gatherings, people often separate into a couple of rather distinct groups: the ones that enjoy the process, and the ones that would prefer to do almost anything else. Staying ready in advance is crucial, and selecting a few scrumptious dishes to start the evening will amuse your attendees while you try to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, flavorful bites make for a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A delicious holiday first course that can conveniently be modified to serve with a sweet spread for the kids.
Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime
These concoctions are a zesty alternative to booze, but furthermore create a tasty mixer for a tequila-based drink.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive holiday martini, great for giving as a present or offering at gatherings.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Bask in the praise of this impressive spread – no one will for a moment guess how modest preparation was needed.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this rich sweet treat, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolaty base for a flavor pairing that makes any extra of berries to excellent effect.