Celebration to 2026: A Festive Feast.

When it involves organizing parties, guests tend to separate into two very distinct groups: the ones that love doing it, and people that would rather to do almost anything else. Being prepared ahead of time is key, and selecting a few scrumptious dishes to kick off the evening will amuse your guests while you try to hold everything together.

Citrusy Smoked Paprika Almonds with Fennel

Spicy almond snack

These citrusy, spiced bites are a perfect match for the refreshing pink grapefruit mocktails featured next.

Buckwheat Blinis with Ricotta and Salmon

Elegant starter with blinis

A delicious festive first course that can easily be adapted to offer with a different topping for children.

Pink Grapefruit, Cardamom and Lime Mocktails

Colorful non-alcoholic drink

These concoctions are a zesty option to booze, but also create a tasty base for a tequila-based cocktail.

Festive Martinis with Juniper & Lemon

Sophisticated martini cocktail

Home-infused spirit for a unique holiday drink, ideal for sharing or offering at parties.

Tender Lamb with a Zingy Sumac and Onion Salad

Succulent lamb dish

Revel in the glory of this show-stopping feast – everyone will ever guess how modest preparation was involved.

Spiced Cranberry and Chocolate Tart

Rich chocolate cranberry tart

In this indulgent finale, pockets of spiced cranberry jam are baked into a chocolate frangipane for a combination that makes any surfeit of berries to excellent purpose.

Nicholas Rangel
Nicholas Rangel

A Las Vegas native and travel writer with over a decade of experience exploring the city's hidden gems and luxury hotspots.