Countdown to the Next Year: Your Holiday Menu.
When it comes to throwing gatherings, guests often split into a couple of rather different categories: people that love it, and the ones that would choose to do practically anything else. Staying organized early is essential, and selecting a few delicious creations to kick off the evening will delight your guests while you try to hold everything together.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These zesty, spiced bites prove to be a excellent match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.
Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon
A delicious celebration first course that can easily be altered to offer with a sweet spread for younger guests.
Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime
These drinks are a refreshing option to spirits, but also serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday drink, great for gifting or offering at gatherings.
Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad
Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will for a moment guess how minimal effort was involved.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this decadent finale, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.
