🔗 Share this article Celebration to the Next Year: A Festive Menu. When it is about hosting celebrations, individuals often separate into a couple of rather distinct categories: the ones that love doing it, and those who would prefer to do almost anything else. Being prepared ahead of time is crucial, and finding a few delicious dishes to kick off the evening will amuse your guests while you work to hold everything together. Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel These citrusy, spiced snacks prove to be a perfect pairing for the bright pink grapefruit mocktails featured below. Salmon & Ricotta on Buckwheat Blinis A scrumptious celebration appetizer that can easily be adapted to serve with a different spread for younger guests. Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails These drinks are a zesty option to alcohol, but furthermore serve as a wonderful base for a tequila-based cocktail. Lemon-Infused Juniper Martinis Home-infused spirit for a particularly festive holiday martini, great for giving as a present or serving at parties. Slow-Cooked Shredded Lamb Shoulder with Red Onion Sumac Salad Revel in the praise of this show-stopping feast – everyone will for a moment realize how little preparation was involved. Festive Chocolate Cranberry Tart In this decadent dessert, swirls of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolaty filling for a combination that puts any surfeit of holiday fruit to excellent effect.