When it comes to organizing celebrations, people often divide into a pair of quite different categories: the ones that enjoy doing it, and those who would choose to do almost something else. Being organized ahead of time is essential, and choosing a few delicious dishes to kick off the evening will delight your attendees while you work to manage everything.
Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika
These tangy, flavorful snacks make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.
Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta
A delectable festive first course that can conveniently be adapted to present with a sweet spread for the kids.
Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails
These concoctions are a zesty option to booze, but also make a wonderful ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.
Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis
Home-infused spirit for a special celebration cocktail, perfect for sharing or serving at events.
Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad
Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping spread – no one will for a moment suspect how modest preparation was needed.
Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry
In this rich finale, puddles of spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of berries to good effect.
