Countdown to the Next Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to organizing parties, people often separate into a pair of rather different groups: the ones that enjoy the process, and the ones that would prefer to do almost anything else. Being ready ahead of time is essential, and finding a few tasty dishes to start the proceedings will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites prove to be a perfect pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can easily be adapted to present with a fruity spread for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty option to spirits, but additionally serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday drink, great for giving as a present or serving at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning spread – your guests will ever realize how modest preparation was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty filling for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of cranberries to excellent purpose.

Erin Hawkins
Erin Hawkins

A seasoned gaming journalist with a passion for exploring indie titles and emerging trends in the video game world.