Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.

When it comes to organizing celebrations, guests usually split into a couple of very separate groups: the ones that enjoy doing it, and those who would choose to do virtually another thing. Getting organized ahead of time is crucial, and finding a few tasty creations to start the evening will entertain your visitors while you work to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful snacks make for a excellent pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be altered to serve with a fruity spread for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing alternative to booze, but also create a wonderful base for a gin-based cocktail.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a special festive cocktail, ideal for sharing or offering at events.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this impressive centerpiece – your guests will possibly guess how minimal work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, puddles of aromatic cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to delicious use.

Joshua Doyle
Joshua Doyle

A tech journalist and innovation enthusiast with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital transformation across Europe.