Countdown to the Next Year: A New Year's Eve Menu.
When it is about organizing gatherings, guests tend to separate into two rather different categories: the ones that enjoy doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do almost anything else. Getting prepared early is key, and choosing a few tasty dishes to begin the evening will amuse your guests while you work to manage everything.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These zesty, flavorful snacks prove to be a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delicious festive appetizer that can conveniently be altered to offer with a sweet spread for the kids.
Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime
These beverages are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but also make a tasty base for a tequila-based drink.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Home-infused spirit for a special festive martini, perfect for giving as a present or pouring at gatherings.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Revel in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – everyone will ever suspect how minimal effort was involved.
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart
In this decadent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate base for a flavor pairing that makes any abundance of cranberries to good purpose.
