Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Menu.
When it involves throwing gatherings, people tend to split into two rather different groups: those who adore it, and people that would prefer to do practically something else. Being prepared in advance is essential, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to begin the evening will delight your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.
Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds
These zesty, flavorful snacks prove to be a excellent pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A scrumptious festive first course that can easily be adapted to serve with a fruity garnish for the kids.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These beverages are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also create a delicious base for a gin-based cocktail.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Handcrafted spirit for a special festive drink, ideal for giving as a present or offering at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Revel in the glory of this show-stopping spread – everyone will ever guess how minimal work was involved.
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart
In this indulgent finale, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty filling for a combination that makes any surfeit of cranberries to delicious purpose.
