Celebration to the New Year: A Holiday Feast.

When it comes to organizing celebrations, people usually split into a pair of very separate camps: people that adore doing it, and the ones that would rather to do practically anything else. Being organized in advance is crucial, and finding a few tasty creations to start the evening will amuse your guests while you try to keep the show on the road.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, spicy snacks make for a ideal companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can readily be adapted to present with a sweet garnish for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but also make a tasty base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a unique celebration martini, perfect for giving as a present or offering at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this show-stopping spread – everyone will for a moment realize how modest work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.

Tara Zuniga
Tara Zuniga

Financial strategist and market analyst with over a decade of experience in global markets.