Celebration to the Next Year: A Festive Feast.

When it is about organizing gatherings, people often separate into a pair of quite separate categories: the ones that enjoy doing it, and people that would prefer to do almost another thing. Being prepared ahead of time is key, and choosing a few tasty recipes to start the proceedings will delight your attendees while you try to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles prove to be a perfect companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be modified to present with a different garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty alternative to spirits, but additionally create a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a particularly festive festive drink, perfect for sharing or offering at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning spread – everyone will ever suspect how little work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a dark chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of berries to delicious purpose.

Shannon Arellano
Shannon Arellano

Maya Chen is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering digital trends and innovations across Europe.