Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to organizing parties, individuals often separate into a pair of quite different categories: the ones that love it, and those who would rather to do practically anything else. Staying prepared early is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to start the proceedings will amuse your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced nibbles make for a ideal pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can conveniently be adapted to serve with a fruity garnish for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to booze, but furthermore create a delicious base for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique holiday martini, great for gifting or offering at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive spread – everyone will ever suspect how modest effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry compote are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.

Lisa Ryan
Lisa Ryan

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