Celebration to the Next Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it comes to hosting parties, people tend to split into a couple of very distinct categories: people that love the process, and people that would rather to do almost anything else. Getting prepared in advance is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to kick off the festivities will delight your visitors while you work to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites prove to be a ideal match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can easily be modified to offer with a different spread for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also serve as a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique celebration martini, great for gifting or pouring at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this stunning centerpiece – everyone will ever realize how modest work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that makes any extra of berries to good use.

Dennis Daugherty
Dennis Daugherty

A seasoned gaming analyst with over a decade of experience in online casinos and player advocacy.