Celebration to the Next Year: A Holiday Menu.

When it involves throwing gatherings, guests often separate into two quite different categories: people that love doing it, and the ones that would choose to do virtually another thing. Getting ready ahead of time is key, and selecting a few scrumptious creations to kick off the evening will amuse your visitors while you try to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These citrusy, spicy bites make for a excellent match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A scrumptious festive starter that can conveniently be adapted to present with a fruity topping for the kids.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These beverages are a zesty alternative to spirits, but also create a tasty base for a gin-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Homemade martini cocktail

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

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Bask in the glory of this impressive feast – no one will for a moment suspect how minimal effort was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry compote are baked into a chocolate frangipane for a duo that makes any surfeit of holiday fruit to good purpose.

Jeffery Lopez
Jeffery Lopez

Wildlife biologist specializing in sloth research, with over a decade of field experience in Central and South American rainforests.