Auld favourites for a Happy New Year's Eve
Welcoming in the new year without the glitz of a fancy party doesn't mean giving up the glamour of fine food and drink. Take inspiration from our celebratory menu that's convenient to serve in a comfortable candelelit living room or in front of a flickering fireplace -- and it won't tax the cook with last-minute preparations.
Recipes
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Oysters and Caviar on the Half Shell
Oysters signify celebration and are a wonderful way to whet appetites. You can serve them with lemon wedges and hot pepper sauce or with our simple ga... -
Herbed Crab Dip
Serve this stylish make-ahead dip with cracker bread, Belgium endive leaves, radishes and blanched cauliflower and broccoli florets. To blanch, immers... -
Puffed Potato Casserole
You can cook and mash or rice the potatoes ahead and bake just before serving. -
Braised Beef in Wine
This is boeuf en daube, a traditional French dish of large chunks of beef marinated in wine and slow-braised in a sealed casserole. It's renowned for ... -
Orange and Avocado Salad
Blood oranges (moro oranges) add a colourful touch to a refreshing salad after the main course. You can prepare all but the avocado a few hours ahead ... -
Honey-Roasted Pears with Raspberry Wine Drizzle
After a rich dinner, a simple fruit dessert is most satisfying. You will have a little extra raspberry sauce, but it's delicious drizzled over ice cre...
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