Final Hours to the Next Year: The Festive Menu.

When it comes to organizing parties, people usually divide into a pair of very distinct categories: the ones that adore doing it, and those who would prefer to do almost another thing. Staying prepared ahead of time is key, and finding a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your attendees while you try to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, spiced snacks prove to be a excellent companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can readily be adapted to serve with a fruity spread for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing substitute to alcohol, but also serve as a tasty mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special holiday martini, great for sharing or pouring at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this impressive feast – everyone will ever realize how little effort was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, swirls of aromatic cranberry jam are cooked into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any surfeit of cranberries to delicious effect.

Jennifer Franco
Jennifer Franco

Nutritionist and wellness advocate passionate about sustainable health practices and organic living.