Celebration to the New Year: The Festive Feast.

When it comes to throwing parties, people usually separate into two very different groups: those who love it, and the ones that would prefer to do virtually another thing. Getting organized early is key, and selecting a few delicious dishes to kick off the festivities will amuse your visitors while you aim to hold everything together.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These citrusy, spiced nibbles prove to be a excellent match for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails listed below.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Festive starter with blinis

A delicious holiday starter that can easily be modified to serve with a sweet topping for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating substitute to booze, but also create a tasty ingredient for a tequila-based beverage.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a special celebration drink, perfect for gifting or pouring at gatherings.

Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Sumac Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Bask in the admiration of this impressive spread – everyone will for a moment guess how little work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Decadent chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate filling for a duo that makes any extra of berries to good effect.

Johnathan Fitzgerald
Johnathan Fitzgerald

Interior design expert and luxury lifestyle curator with over a decade of experience in high-end home styling and trend analysis.