Final Hours to the Next Year: A Holiday Menu.

When it comes to organizing celebrations, individuals tend to divide into a couple of very separate camps: people that adore it, and those who would prefer to do virtually anything else. Getting ready ahead of time is key, and finding a few scrumptious creations to start the festivities will amuse your attendees while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, spiced snacks prove to be a ideal match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable holiday appetizer that can easily be adapted to present with a sweet spread for the kids.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing alternative to alcohol, but additionally make a wonderful ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a particularly festive holiday martini, great for giving as a present or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will ever suspect how modest work was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a dark chocolate base for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Joseph Navarro
Joseph Navarro

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