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Final Hours to the New Year: A Festive Feast.

When it comes to organizing celebrations, people tend to split into a couple of rather separate categories: those who love doing it, and people that would choose to do virtually another thing. Staying prepared ahead of time is essential, and finding a few delicious recipes to begin the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you try to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced nibbles prove to be a excellent match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can readily be modified to serve with a fruity spread for children.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to alcohol, but additionally create a delicious ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique holiday cocktail, great for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this show-stopping feast – your guests will for a moment guess how little effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry compote are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a combination that puts any surfeit of cranberries to excellent purpose.

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April Pitts

Maya Chen is a journalist and cultural commentator based in Toronto, focusing on Canadian social issues and community stories.

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