Celebration to the Next Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it involves organizing gatherings, people tend to divide into a couple of rather distinct camps: the ones that enjoy doing it, and people that would prefer to do practically something else. Getting ready in advance is key, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to start the proceedings will amuse your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful bites make for a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can conveniently be modified to offer with a different topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

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

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique holiday martini, great for sharing or offering at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will for a moment realize how little effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that makes any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious effect.

Erica Neal
Erica Neal

A technology strategist with over a decade of experience in digital transformation and global systems analysis.