Celebration to the New Year: Your Festive Spread.

When it is about organizing celebrations, people tend to divide into a couple of rather separate groups: those who enjoy doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost something else. Getting prepared early is crucial, and finding a few scrumptious recipes to start the proceedings will entertain your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites are a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable holiday starter that can easily be adapted to present with a fruity topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing substitute to booze, but additionally make a delicious base for a gin-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a unique festive cocktail, perfect for gifting or pouring at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the admiration of this show-stopping feast – no one will for a moment realize how modest work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any extra of holiday fruit to delicious effect.

Connie Perry
Connie Perry

A passionate game designer and critic with over a decade of experience in the tabletop industry, specializing in strategy games and RPG mechanics.