Final Hours to the New Year: Your Holiday Menu.

When it is about organizing gatherings, people often separate into a pair of very separate camps: the ones that enjoy the process, and those who would prefer to do almost something else. Being organized early is essential, and finding a few tasty recipes to start the festivities will amuse your visitors while you work to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Savory almond snack

These tangy, spiced bites are a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration starter that can conveniently be adapted to offer with a different topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a refreshing option to spirits, but furthermore serve as a delicious ingredient for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade spirit for a special holiday drink, great for gifting or serving at events.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Revel in the praise of this show-stopping centerpiece – everyone will ever realize how minimal work was required.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry compote are cooked into a dark chocolate filling for a flavor pairing that uses any surfeit of berries to excellent use.

Dale Gonzalez
Dale Gonzalez

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital innovation across North America.