Celebration to the New Year: A Holiday Feast.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, individuals tend to divide into a pair of very separate categories: the ones that love it, and people that would rather to do almost something else. Staying prepared ahead of time is key, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to start the proceedings will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites prove to be a ideal companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can conveniently be modified to serve with a sweet spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty alternative to booze, but furthermore serve as a wonderful mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a particularly festive celebration drink, perfect for gifting or pouring at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will for a moment suspect how modest preparation was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, swirls of aromatic cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolate base for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious use.

Jacob Baker
Jacob Baker

A seasoned entrepreneur and startup advisor with over a decade of experience in helping businesses scale rapidly.