Celebration to the New Year: A Festive Menu.

When it involves organizing parties, guests tend to divide into a pair of rather different camps: people that love it, and the ones that would rather to do virtually anything else. Staying prepared ahead of time is key, and choosing a few delicious creations to kick off the proceedings will delight your visitors while you try to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

These citrusy, flavorful snacks are a ideal match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

A delicious celebration first course that can conveniently be altered to serve with a different spread for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but additionally serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday drink, perfect for giving as a present or offering at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will for a moment guess how modest work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

In this decadent sweet treat, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a combination that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious use.