Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Spread.
When it involves throwing celebrations, people often separate into a pair of very different camps: people that love the process, and the ones that would rather to do virtually something else. Staying organized ahead of time is crucial, and choosing a few tasty creations to start the festivities will delight your guests while you aim to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, spicy snacks prove to be a ideal pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delicious festive appetizer that can easily be modified to serve with a sweet spread for children.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These beverages are a refreshing option to alcohol, but also serve as a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based beverage.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Home-infused spirit for a special holiday martini, great for sharing or offering at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Revel in the glory of this show-stopping spread – your guests will for a moment guess how little preparation was involved.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this rich sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that makes any surfeit of berries to good purpose.