Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Spread.

When it comes to hosting celebrations, people usually separate into two rather different camps: the ones that adore the process, and people that would prefer to do virtually anything else. Being ready early is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the evening will delight your attendees while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, flavorful snacks prove to be a excellent companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration first course that can easily be altered to serve with a different garnish for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing substitute to spirits, but additionally serve as a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday martini, great for giving as a present or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – your guests will for a moment realize how minimal work was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to good effect.

Anthony Jackson
Anthony Jackson

A certified massage therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in deep tissue and Swedish techniques to promote holistic health.