Final Hours to the Next Year: Your Holiday Feast.

When it is about organizing parties, people usually separate into two very different camps: people that enjoy the process, and the ones that would choose to do almost anything else. Being prepared in advance is essential, and choosing a few delicious dishes to begin the evening will amuse your visitors while you aim to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks are a excellent pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration first course that can easily be adapted to present with a sweet spread for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating alternative to alcohol, but also serve as a delicious base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a unique celebration cocktail, perfect for gifting or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will ever guess how little preparation was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolaty frangipane for a duo that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent purpose.

Charles Ortiz
Charles Ortiz

A tech journalist and digital strategist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and their impact on society.