Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Spread.

When it comes to throwing parties, people often split into two rather different groups: those who adore it, and people that would choose to do practically something else. Being prepared ahead of time is crucial, and choosing a few tasty dishes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you work to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced snacks prove to be a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a different topping for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty substitute to alcohol, but additionally create a delicious base for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

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

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this show-stopping feast – your guests will for a moment realize how minimal preparation was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate base for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of cranberries to excellent use.

Cassandra Miller
Cassandra Miller

A seasoned business strategist with over 15 years of experience in corporate consulting and resource optimization.