Countdown to the Next Year: A New Year's Eve Spread.

When it is about organizing gatherings, people often split into a couple of quite different camps: those who love doing it, and people that would choose to do practically another thing. Being prepared early is essential, and finding a few delicious creations to kick off the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you work to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites make for a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can easily be adapted to offer with a different topping for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty option to booze, but also make a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special celebration martini, perfect for sharing or serving at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will ever realize how minimal work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, swirls of aromatic cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolaty base for a combination that puts any abundance of cranberries to delicious use.

Dr. Bryan Rush
Dr. Bryan Rush

A horticulturist and landscape designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in Japanese maples and sustainable gardening practices.

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