Celebration to the Next Year: A Holiday Spread.

When it comes to organizing celebrations, people usually split into a couple of rather different groups: the ones that love it, and the ones that would rather to do virtually anything else. Staying organized ahead of time is key, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to begin the proceedings will entertain your visitors while you work to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These tangy, spicy bites are a ideal match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious festive first course that can easily be altered to offer with a different spread for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a refreshing option to alcohol, but also make a tasty mixer for a gin-based drink.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a particularly festive holiday drink, perfect for sharing or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this stunning spread – no one will possibly suspect how modest effort was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent sweet treat, puddles of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any surfeit of berries to good effect.

Marisa Jones
Marisa Jones

A software engineer passionate about open-source development and tech education, based in London.