Celebration to the New Year: Your Festive Menu.

When it comes to hosting gatherings, guests tend to separate into a couple of very distinct categories: people that enjoy the process, and those who would rather to do almost another thing. Getting ready in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to start the proceedings will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced snacks are a perfect companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can readily be altered to present with a fruity spread for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing option to alcohol, but additionally create a wonderful mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a special holiday drink, perfect for gifting or offering at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this impressive feast – your guests will ever realize how little preparation was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of cranberries to excellent effect.

Dustin Zhang
Dustin Zhang

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