Countdown to the Next Year: The Holiday Feast.

When it comes to throwing gatherings, individuals often divide into a pair of very separate categories: people that enjoy it, and those who would prefer to do practically anything else. Getting organized in advance is key, and selecting a few scrumptious recipes to begin the festivities will entertain your attendees while you aim to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Savory almond snack

These tangy, flavorful nibbles make for a ideal pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious celebration starter that can conveniently be altered to serve with a fruity spread for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to spirits, but also make a delicious ingredient for a gin-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Classic martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a unique festive drink, great for sharing or offering at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this impressive centerpiece – no one will for a moment realize how minimal work was involved.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty filling for a flavor pairing that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to excellent effect.

Lisa Medina
Lisa Medina

A data scientist with over 8 years of experience in predictive modeling and machine learning applications for business optimization.