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Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it involves hosting gatherings, guests often split into a couple of quite distinct groups: people that adore doing it, and the ones that would choose to do practically another thing. Being ready ahead of time is crucial, and choosing a few delicious dishes to start the festivities will amuse your guests while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spiced snacks make for a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can conveniently be modified to serve with a sweet spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a invigorating substitute to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a delicious ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a particularly festive festive cocktail, perfect for gifting or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this show-stopping spread – everyone will possibly realize how minimal preparation was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any extra of holiday fruit to good effect.

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John Mason

A passionate traveler and storyteller sharing unique experiences from remote corners of the globe.

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