Celebration to the Next Year: The Festive Menu.

When it involves hosting gatherings, guests often divide into a pair of quite separate groups: those who enjoy doing it, and the ones that would rather to do practically anything else. Being ready in advance is crucial, and selecting a few delicious recipes to kick off the festivities will entertain your visitors while you try to hold everything together.

Fennel, Lemon and Smoked Paprika Almonds

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, flavorful bites prove to be a excellent match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis

Delicious starter with blinis

A delicious celebration starter that can readily be adapted to serve with a fruity topping for younger guests.

Cardamom-Lime Grapefruit Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a zesty option to spirits, but furthermore make a wonderful mixer for a gin-based drink.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Handcrafted spirit for a special celebration cocktail, great for giving as a present or serving at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Slow-cooked lamb dish

Enjoy the praise of this show-stopping feast – no one will for a moment guess how modest effort was involved.

Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Festive chocolate cranberry tart

In this decadent finale, swirls of warmly spiced cranberry jam are cooked into a chocolaty frangipane for a combination that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious effect.

Paige Hopkins
Paige Hopkins

A London-based arts critic with a decade of experience covering theatre, music, and digital culture across the UK.