Countdown to the Next Year: Your Holiday Feast.

When it comes to organizing gatherings, guests tend to divide into a couple of rather different groups: those who love the process, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually another thing. Being ready early is key, and selecting a few scrumptious creations to begin the festivities will delight your visitors while you aim to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced nibbles prove to be a ideal match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can readily be altered to offer with a sweet garnish for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to booze, but furthermore make a wonderful mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a special holiday drink, great for sharing or pouring at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this stunning spread – your guests will possibly suspect how modest preparation was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a duo that makes any extra of cranberries to excellent use.

Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown

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