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Countdown to the New Year: A Festive Spread.

When it involves throwing celebrations, individuals often separate into a couple of quite separate camps: the ones that adore it, and those who would rather to do practically anything else. Getting organized ahead of time is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to begin the festivities will entertain your attendees while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These tangy, flavorful nibbles are a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive appetizer that can readily be altered to serve with a different garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty alternative to alcohol, but additionally create a tasty base for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a particularly festive festive drink, perfect for giving as a present or offering at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this impressive centerpiece – no one will possibly guess how little work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, puddles of aromatic cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that makes any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent purpose.

The writer

Lisa Perry

Elara Vance is a professional poker player and strategist with over a decade of experience in high-stakes tournaments and online poker.

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