Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Spread.

When it is about hosting gatherings, guests usually divide into a couple of rather different camps: those who enjoy doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do almost another thing. Getting prepared early is key, and finding a few delicious recipes to kick off the proceedings will entertain your guests while you try to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites prove to be a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday first course that can conveniently be altered to present with a sweet spread for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty alternative to spirits, but furthermore make a delicious ingredient for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive festive martini, ideal for sharing or pouring at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive centerpiece – no one will ever suspect how modest work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Kathleen Johnston
Kathleen Johnston

Eine leidenschaftliche Food-Bloggerin, die ihre Liebe zur internationalen Küche durch persönliche Geschichten teilt.

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