Celebration to the Next Year: The New Year's Eve Spread.
When it involves organizing gatherings, guests often separate into two rather different camps: people that love the process, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Staying organized early is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the evening will delight your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These citrusy, flavorful bites make for a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delectable celebration first course that can conveniently be modified to serve with a sweet topping for the kids.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing option to spirits, but also make a delicious ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Handcrafted spirit for a special festive drink, perfect for giving as a present or serving at gatherings.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Bask in the admiration of this impressive spread – your guests will for a moment realize how minimal work was involved.
Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart
In this rich dessert, pockets of aromatic cranberry compote are baked into a chocolaty base for a flavor pairing that puts any surfeit of cranberries to excellent effect.