Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it comes to hosting parties, people usually split into a couple of very distinct groups: people that love the process, and the ones that would rather to do virtually something else. Getting organized early is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to start the festivities will entertain your attendees while you work to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks make for a ideal companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can readily be adapted to serve with a fruity garnish for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to booze, but also make a delicious base for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive festive martini, ideal for gifting or pouring at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this impressive feast – everyone will for a moment realize how minimal effort was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are nestled into a chocolate base for a duo that makes any abundance of cranberries to good purpose.

Allen Thompson
Allen Thompson

A tech enthusiast and software developer with over a decade of experience in building scalable applications and mentoring teams.