Celebration to the New Year: The New Year's Eve Spread.
When it comes to organizing gatherings, guests usually split into a couple of rather separate categories: those who enjoy it, and the ones that would prefer to do practically something else. Staying ready in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty recipes to kick off the festivities will entertain your attendees while you work to keep the show on the road.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These citrusy, flavorful snacks make for a perfect pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A delicious festive first course that can easily be altered to serve with a different spread for younger guests.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also make a wonderful mixer for a gin-based beverage.
Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon
Homemade gin for a particularly festive festive drink, great for sharing or pouring at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Enjoy the glory of this impressive spread – your guests will ever suspect how minimal effort was required.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this decadent sweet treat, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that makes any abundance of cranberries to delicious effect.
