With the onset of winter comes the time to prepare for one of the most magical holidays of the year – New Year.
This holiday is always associated with warmth, family comfort and, of course, delicious food.
The New Year's table is not just a tradition, it is a whole art in which every housewife strives to demonstrate her culinary skills and surprise guests with original dishes. In this article, we will present you with several interesting and delicious recipes for your New Year's table.
Olivier salad with seafood
Compound
- 200 g shrimp;
- 200 g squid;
- 4 potatoes;
- 2 eggs;
- 1/2 can green peas;
- 4-5 cucumbers;
- 2 carrots;
- 100 g mayonnaise;
- salt and pepper to taste.
How to cook
Boil the potatoes, carrots and eggs until hard-boiled, then cool and peel.
Fry the shrimp and squid in a frying pan until golden brown, add salt and pepper to taste.
Finely chop the cucumbers and boiled ingredients.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, add mayonnaise and mix gently.
At the very end, garnish the salad with herbs and shrimp if desired.
Hot Canapes with Salmon and Cream Cheese
Compound
- 200 g lightly salted salmon;
- 100 g cream cheese;
- 8 pieces of baguette;
- fresh herbs (cilantro, dill);
- lemon.
Preparation
Cut the baguette into pieces and fry them on both sides until golden brown.
Mix cream cheese with finely chopped herbs and add a little lemon juice.
Cut the salmon into thin slices.
Spread cream cheese mixture onto hot baguette and top with salmon.
Serve canapés with lemon wedges.
Fruit salad with honey dressing
Ingredients:
- 2 apples;
- 2 pears;
- 2 bananas;
- 1 orange;
- 100 g grapes;
- 2 tablespoons honey;
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice;
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Preparation
Cut the fruit into small pieces and put them in a bowl. It is advisable to take a larger bowl.
In another bowl, mix honey, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Season the fruit with the resulting honey mixture and mix well.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving.
The New Year's table is not only a moment of joy and meeting with loved ones, but also an opportunity to please them with delicious dishes.
Try these recipes and create an unforgettable atmosphere on your holiday table. Good luck with your culinary experiments and a happy New Year!