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Celebration to the New Year: Your Festive Feast.

When it involves organizing parties, people tend to split into a pair of very different groups: the ones that love it, and people that would choose to do practically another thing. Being prepared early is key, and finding a few tasty dishes to start the festivities will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced nibbles are a ideal companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can easily be modified to present with a fruity garnish for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty substitute to spirits, but additionally create a tasty base for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a particularly festive celebration cocktail, perfect for giving as a present or offering at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will possibly suspect how minimal work was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, swirls of aromatic cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of cranberries to good purpose.

Written by

Stephanie Flores

A productivity consultant and workspace designer with over a decade of experience helping professionals optimize their environments.

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