Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Menu.

When it involves hosting celebrations, guests usually split into a pair of rather distinct categories: people that enjoy doing it, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually something else. Staying organized ahead of time is essential, and choosing a few delicious dishes to start the evening will delight your visitors while you work to keep the show on the road.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, flavorful nibbles prove to be a perfect companion for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a sweet topping for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing substitute to alcohol, but furthermore create a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a special holiday martini, great for gifting or serving at parties.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will ever guess how little work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a duo that puts any abundance of cranberries to delicious purpose.

Pamela Garcia
Pamela Garcia

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