Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.

When it comes to hosting parties, people often split into two very separate categories: the ones that love it, and those who would prefer to do almost anything else. Staying organized early is essential, and choosing a few tasty dishes to start the evening will delight your visitors while you aim to manage everything.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These tangy, flavorful snacks are a ideal companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious holiday appetizer that can easily be altered to offer with a different garnish for younger guests.

Refreshing Grapefruit Mocktails with Cardamom & Lime

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to booze, but also serve as a delicious mixer for a gin-based beverage.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Classic martini cocktail

Home-infused gin for a unique festive martini, perfect for giving as a present or pouring at gatherings.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping spread – your guests will possibly guess how modest preparation was required.

Chocolate Tart with Spiced Cranberry

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, pockets of aromatic cranberry compote are baked into a chocolaty filling for a combination that puts any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious purpose.

Anna Davila
Anna Davila

Elena is a seasoned mountaineer and outdoor writer with over 15 years of experience scaling peaks across Europe and Asia.