Countdown to the New Year: A Holiday Menu.

When it comes to throwing celebrations, people tend to split into a couple of rather distinct camps: the ones that enjoy doing it, and people that would choose to do almost something else. Staying organized ahead of time is key, and selecting a few delicious creations to begin the evening will entertain your guests while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, spicy snacks are a perfect pairing for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be altered to present with a different garnish for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty alternative to booze, but additionally create a wonderful mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted gin for a unique festive drink, great for gifting or offering at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this stunning centerpiece – your guests will for a moment guess how minimal work was needed.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are nestled into a chocolaty frangipane for a flavor pairing that puts any abundance of cranberries to delicious purpose.

Timothy Chavez
Timothy Chavez

Elena is a tech enthusiast specializing in wave propagation and data infrastructure, with over a decade of experience in signal processing research.