Final Hours to the New Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it is about hosting parties, guests tend to divide into a pair of rather different groups: people that love the process, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Being prepared ahead of time is key, and choosing a few delicious dishes to kick off the festivities will entertain your guests while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spicy nibbles prove to be a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable festive appetizer that can easily be modified to offer with a different topping for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also create a delicious mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

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

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will for a moment guess how little effort was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that puts any surfeit of berries to excellent purpose.

Sean Schwartz
Sean Schwartz

Elara Vance is a business strategist with over 15 years of experience in corporate innovation and digital transformation, specializing in helping SMEs scale effectively.