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Countdown to the New Year: A Holiday Menu.

When it involves throwing gatherings, individuals usually divide into a pair of quite separate camps: people that enjoy the process, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually something else. Being ready in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty creations to start the festivities will entertain your guests while you work to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spicy nibbles prove to be a ideal companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious celebration starter that can readily be altered to present with a sweet topping for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to booze, but also make a wonderful base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique festive martini, ideal for sharing or serving at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive spread – everyone will for a moment guess how modest effort was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, swirls of spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that uses any extra of cranberries to excellent use.

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Rita Savage

Lead developer and creative director at Lumen Games, passionate about storytelling through interactive media and indie game design.

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