Final Hours to the Next Year: The Holiday Spread.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, individuals often separate into a couple of quite different camps: the ones that love the process, and the ones that would rather to do virtually something else. Getting organized early is key, and selecting a few delicious dishes to start the evening will delight your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

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

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable festive starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a sweet topping for children.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty alternative to alcohol, but additionally create a delicious ingredient for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique festive drink, perfect for gifting or pouring at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this stunning feast – no one will for a moment guess how modest work was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a flavor pairing that makes any extra of cranberries to delicious use.

Nicole Conway
Nicole Conway

Elena Voss is a cloud architect with 10+ years of experience in designing scalable cloud solutions.