Celebration to the New Year: The Holiday Spread.

When it is about hosting celebrations, people tend to divide into a pair of very distinct groups: people that love doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost anything else. Being prepared in advance is key, and selecting a few tasty recipes to kick off the proceedings will amuse your guests while you try to manage everything.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These tangy, flavorful bites prove to be a excellent match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive starter that can easily be altered to offer with a different garnish for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating option to alcohol, but also serve as a wonderful mixer for a gin-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a special holiday drink, great for giving as a present or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the praise of this stunning feast – everyone will ever suspect how minimal effort was required.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate base for a duo that uses any surfeit of cranberries to good effect.

Melissa Medina
Melissa Medina

A certified therapist and mindfulness coach with over 10 years of experience in mental health advocacy.