Countdown to the New Year: Your Festive Menu.

When it involves organizing parties, guests usually split into a couple of rather distinct categories: the ones that love doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost something else. Staying organized in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty dishes to kick off the proceedings will delight your attendees while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

These zesty, flavorful nibbles make for a ideal match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

A scrumptious holiday appetizer that can easily be altered to serve with a sweet spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

These drinks are a invigorating alternative to spirits, but additionally create a delicious base for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday martini, great for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping feast – your guests will ever guess how little work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

In this rich dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of cranberries to good purpose.