Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Menu.
When it involves hosting gatherings, guests tend to split into a couple of quite different groups: the ones that enjoy it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually anything else. Getting prepared ahead of time is crucial, and selecting a few tasty creations to start the festivities will delight your guests while you try to manage everything.
Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds
These citrusy, spiced bites make for a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.
Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis
A delicious festive starter that can readily be modified to present with a different spread for children.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but also make a tasty ingredient for a gin-based drink.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Homemade spirit for a special holiday martini, great for gifting or pouring at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Bask in the praise of this impressive feast – no one will for a moment suspect how modest work was involved.
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart
In this indulgent dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty filling for a combination that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious use.
