Countdown to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it involves throwing gatherings, people usually separate into two rather different groups: those who enjoy doing it, and the ones that would choose to do almost something else. Staying ready in advance is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to start the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you try to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, flavorful bites make for a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delectable holiday appetizer that can readily be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty substitute to spirits, but also make a delicious ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive holiday martini, perfect for gifting or offering at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping spread – no one will for a moment realize how modest preparation was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a dark chocolate filling for a combination that puts any abundance of cranberries to delicious purpose.

Eric Shepard
Eric Shepard

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