Celebration to the New Year: Your Holiday Spread.

When it is about throwing celebrations, people tend to separate into two quite separate camps: those who enjoy it, and those who would choose to do virtually anything else. Staying ready in advance is essential, and finding a few delicious recipes to begin the festivities will delight your visitors while you aim to keep the show on the road.

Spicy Almonds with Fennel, Lemon & Paprika

Zesty almond snack

These zesty, flavorful nibbles prove to be a perfect match for the vibrant pink grapefruit mocktails listed next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Festive starter with blinis

A delectable festive starter that can easily be altered to offer with a fruity garnish for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Citrusy non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a invigorating option to spirits, but also make a delicious base for a gin-based drink.

Juniper and Lemon Martinis

Homemade martini cocktail

Homemade gin for a particularly festive festive drink, ideal for sharing or serving at events.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Tender lamb dish

Revel in the admiration of this show-stopping centerpiece – no one will possibly suspect how little work was needed.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent dessert, pockets of aromatic cranberry sauce are cooked into a chocolate frangipane for a flavor pairing that makes any surfeit of berries to excellent purpose.

Stanley Hopkins
Stanley Hopkins

Elena Visser is a vintage enthusiast and sustainability advocate based in Leiden, sharing her passion for timeless fashion through the Moonlight Shop blog.