Countdown to 2026: A Festive Spread.

When it involves hosting parties, people often split into a pair of rather different categories: the ones that adore doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do almost anything else. Getting prepared in advance is essential, and selecting a few tasty recipes to begin the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced snacks are a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can readily be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to spirits, but additionally make a delicious ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a special festive cocktail, great for gifting or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this stunning feast – your guests will for a moment guess how little effort was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolaty base for a duo that uses any extra of berries to delicious effect.

Christopher Lopez
Christopher Lopez

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