Celebration to the Next Year: Your Festive Menu.

When it is about hosting gatherings, individuals tend to separate into a couple of quite separate groups: the ones that love the process, and people that would choose to do practically something else. Getting ready early is crucial, and finding a few tasty recipes to begin the evening will entertain your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles are a excellent pairing for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can conveniently be modified to serve with a fruity spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to spirits, but furthermore serve as a tasty ingredient for a gin-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special festive drink, ideal for sharing or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this impressive feast – everyone will possibly guess how little work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a combination that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to good effect.

Jason Hammond
Jason Hammond

A passionate winemaker with over 15 years of experience in crafting fine Italian wines and sharing the art of viticulture.