Final Hours to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it is about hosting parties, guests tend to separate into a couple of quite separate camps: the ones that adore doing it, and the ones that would rather to do practically another thing. Being organized early is crucial, and choosing a few scrumptious creations to start the proceedings will amuse your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, flavorful bites make for a perfect companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a fruity garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating option to spirits, but furthermore make a wonderful ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique celebration cocktail, ideal for sharing or pouring at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this show-stopping centerpiece – everyone will for a moment suspect how minimal preparation was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry compote are baked into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any extra of cranberries to good use.

Peggy Williams
Peggy Williams

An avid hiker and nature enthusiast with years of experience exploring trails around the world.