Final Hours to the Next Year: The Holiday Feast.

When it involves organizing celebrations, people usually split into two rather different categories: the ones that love it, and people that would prefer to do virtually something else. Being ready in advance is essential, and finding a few delicious dishes to start the evening will delight your guests while you try to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful nibbles prove to be a perfect pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be adapted to serve with a sweet garnish for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a invigorating alternative to booze, but additionally serve as a delicious base for a tequila-based beverage.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special celebration drink, great for giving as a present or offering at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will possibly realize how little preparation was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a combination that puts any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.

Amanda Horn
Amanda Horn

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