Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Menu.

When it is about throwing celebrations, guests often separate into two very separate groups: those who love doing it, and those who would choose to do almost anything else. Staying prepared early is crucial, and finding a few scrumptious recipes to start the festivities will amuse your attendees while you aim to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These zesty, flavorful snacks prove to be a perfect match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delectable celebration appetizer that can readily be adapted to offer with a fruity topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also create a delicious ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive festive martini, great for gifting or offering at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this impressive spread – everyone will for a moment suspect how little work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any extra of holiday fruit to delicious effect.

Chad Smith DVM
Chad Smith DVM

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