Countdown to the New Year: A Festive Spread.

When it involves throwing celebrations, people often separate into a pair of quite separate camps: people that adore doing it, and those who would choose to do practically another thing. Getting ready early is crucial, and choosing a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the evening will amuse your guests while you try to manage everything.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites are a excellent companion for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails detailed further down.

Savory Blinis Topped with Salmon and Ricotta

Elegant starter with blinis

A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can readily be altered to present with a different topping for the kids.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Vibrant non-alcoholic drink

These drinks are a refreshing option to alcohol, but furthermore create a delicious mixer for a tequila-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a particularly festive holiday cocktail, perfect for giving as a present or serving at gatherings.

Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad

Tender lamb dish

Enjoy the glory of this show-stopping spread – everyone will for a moment realize how minimal effort was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this rich sweet treat, pockets of warmly spiced cranberry compote are baked into a dark chocolate filling for a duo that uses any abundance of holiday fruit to delicious use.

Scott Porter
Scott Porter

Lena Visser is a Dutch visual artist with over a decade of experience in contemporary art and art education.