Celebration to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.

When it is about organizing celebrations, guests tend to split into a pair of quite separate categories: the ones that love doing it, and the ones that would rather to do almost another thing. Getting ready ahead of time is key, and selecting a few delicious recipes to start the proceedings will amuse your visitors while you work to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These zesty, flavorful bites prove to be a perfect companion for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delectable celebration first course that can easily be altered to present with a fruity topping for younger guests.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty alternative to booze, but furthermore make a wonderful base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special celebration cocktail, ideal for gifting or pouring at parties.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this stunning centerpiece – your guests will possibly suspect how minimal work was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent dessert, puddles of warmly spiced cranberry sauce are baked into a chocolaty frangipane for a duo that puts any extra of holiday fruit to good purpose.

Dakota Heath
Dakota Heath

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience specializing in PC hardware and gaming peripherals, based in London.