Final Hours to the Next Year: Your Holiday Feast.

When it involves organizing parties, people usually split into a couple of rather separate categories: those who love doing it, and people that would choose to do almost another thing. Being ready ahead of time is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to start the evening will amuse your attendees while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful bites are a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious festive first course that can readily be adapted to offer with a different garnish for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also serve as a tasty base for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a special festive drink, ideal for sharing or serving at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this impressive feast – your guests will for a moment suspect how modest work was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, pockets of aromatic cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that uses any abundance of berries to good effect.

Justin Bishop
Justin Bishop

A seasoned maritime journalist with over 15 years of experience covering global shipping and port operations.

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