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Final Hours to the New Year: Your New Year's Eve Spread.

When it is about organizing gatherings, people usually separate into a couple of quite separate camps: those who adore it, and people that would rather to do practically anything else. Staying prepared early is essential, and selecting a few tasty recipes to kick off the proceedings will entertain your guests while you work to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks make for a ideal match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can easily be altered to offer with a fruity topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also serve as a tasty mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive holiday cocktail, great for gifting or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this impressive spread – your guests will ever suspect how modest preparation was needed.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, swirls of aromatic cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a combination that uses any abundance of cranberries to delicious effect.

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Angel Thomas

A passionate outdoor enthusiast and environmental advocate, sharing trail experiences and sustainable travel practices from across Canada.

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