Celebration to the New Year: A Holiday Spread.

When it is about organizing parties, people often separate into two quite different camps: people that adore doing it, and people that would rather to do virtually anything else. Staying ready in advance is crucial, and selecting a few delicious recipes to kick off the evening will amuse your attendees while you aim to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles make for a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a sweet spread for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also create a delicious base for a tequila-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a special festive drink, great for gifting or serving at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping feast – no one will possibly guess how modest effort was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a chocolate base for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Heather Griffin
Heather Griffin

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering digital transformation and startup ecosystems across Europe.