When it comes to hosting celebrations, people often separate into a pair of very separate camps: the ones that love the process, and the ones that would choose to do virtually anything else. Being ready in advance is key, and choosing a few tasty dishes to kick off the evening will entertain your guests while you work to keep the show on the road.
Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel
These citrusy, spiced bites make for a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A scrumptious festive appetizer that can readily be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for children.
Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails
These beverages are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also serve as a tasty base for a gin-based cocktail.
Juniper and Lemon Martinis
Handcrafted gin for a unique celebration martini, perfect for sharing or pouring at parties.
Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad
Enjoy the admiration of this impressive feast – your guests will for a moment guess how minimal effort was required.
Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart
In this decadent dessert, puddles of aromatic cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a duo that puts any extra of cranberries to delicious purpose.
