Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Spread.

When it comes to organizing parties, guests tend to split into two rather distinct categories: the ones that enjoy doing it, and people that would choose to do virtually anything else. Staying organized in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty dishes to begin the evening will amuse your guests while you try to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Savory almond snack

These tangy, flavorful snacks are a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious holiday starter that can easily be modified to serve with a sweet garnish for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing option to booze, but additionally serve as a wonderful mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive holiday martini, ideal for giving as a present or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this stunning spread – everyone will for a moment realize how minimal effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty base for a duo that makes any abundance of berries to excellent effect.

Stacey Weeks
Stacey Weeks

A tech enthusiast and digital strategist with over a decade of experience in analyzing emerging technologies and their impact on society.