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Appetizers for the festive New Year's table

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An appetizer is usually called the first course of lunch or dinner. Since the main purpose of an appetizer is to stimulate the appetite, it should not be too filling. Even if it's a hot appetizer, the portion should be such that there is enough room for the remaining dishes.

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A simple, hearty, and low-calorie snack for any occasion! Beef aspic with gelatin is interesting because you don't need to boil the meat for it. The broth base only requires bones and vegetables. The meat itself is baked in the oven, preserving its taste and aroma. The dish turns out to be unusual!

Beef aspic with gelatin

Classic duck liver pâté is an exquisite cold appetizer with a subtle taste. Traditionally, pâté is made for festive tables, served in tiny tartlets or spread on miniature canapés. However, the recipe for pâté is so simple and the ingredients so accessible that it makes sense to prepare it often! Spread aromatic pâté on a crispy toast – it will become a wholesome and nutritious breakfast, as your body will be provided with easily digestible protein and receive a portion of vitamins and trace elements. Don’t want a sandwich? Wrap a slice of pâté in a pancake or thin flatbread, adding a lettuce leaf and a couple of slices of pickled cucumber. By the way, this is an excellent option for filling your lunch box!

Classic duck liver pâté

Ukrainian

Сьогодні в меню найсмачніша літня закуска - хрусткі, ароматні та дуже смачні малосольні огірки в банці! Приготовані за цим рецептом, вони можуть довго зберігатися в розсолі, не змінюючи свої смакові властивості. З часом овочі не стають більш солоними, тому я завжди готую декілька баночок наперед. Рецепт дуже швидкий і простий, а результат перевершить всі ваші очікування. Молодий часник, ароматна зелень та пряні спеції надають овочам приголомшливий смак та чудовий аромат. Рекомендую обирати для рецепта свіжі і пружні молоді огірки з тонкою шкіркою та недозрілим насінням.

Хрумкі малосольні огірки в банці гарячим способом

Tsvikli is a Ukrainian Easter snack made from beets and horseradish. It is traditionally served with meat dishes for Easter and Christmas. The spicy and aromatic snack perfectly complements the taste of homemade baked ham, sausage, aspic, baked duck or chicken. Tsvikli is quick and easy to prepare, you just need to prepare the beets in advance. Vegetables can be boiled until cooked or baked in foil in the oven. I like the latter option more, baked beets are more juicy and healthy. The spiciness of tsvikli can be adjusted to your taste by adding more or less hot horseradish.


Ćwikła (beetroot with horseradish)


It is important that snacks on the festive table are not only delicious but also beautiful. I suggest making appetizing sandwiches with red fish and cherry tomatoes in the form of ladybugs. Such an original snack will pleasantly surprise guests and delight with beautiful presentation. For the recipe, lightly salted or smoked red fish is suitable: pink salmon, salmon, chum salmon, or trout. If desired, cream cheese can be replaced with butter.

Festive sandwiches with red fish and cherry tomatoes "Ladybugs"

Delicious, beautiful, healthy, and low-calorie appetizer! Pork aspic with gelatin is notable because it does not require feet, which help chill the aspic. Gelatin does an excellent job in this role. The appetizer can be made from any part of the carcass, even just from boneless meat.

Pork Aspic with Gelatin

Tartlets are a quite popular appetizer, often prepared for various holidays and buffets. Tasty and appetizing baskets with filling quickly disappear from the table. Today, I suggest preparing tartlets with beets, hard cheese, and herring. Such a juicy and vibrant appetizer is suitable for any occasion. It's the perfect combination of taste and beautiful presentation. There is a wide range of ready-made tartlets available for sale, so it's not necessary to make them yourself. I used wafer baskets for the recipe. If you want to prepare the appetizer in advance, use shortcrust tartlets, as they do not get soggy and remain crispy for longer.

Tartlets with beetroot, hard cheese, and herring

I propose to prepare an interesting appetizer with an original taste that everyone will love without exception! The mock caviar made from herring, carrots, and eggs turns out to be incredibly tasty, tender, and healthy. The smoked cheese adds a special piquant note to the appetizer. For the preparation of the mock caviar, I used slightly salted Matias herring, which is very tender and juicy. The ready pâté can be spread on slices of crispy bread, used as a filling for pancakes, lavash, or waffle tartlets. This serving is perfect for a festive table.

False caviar from herring, carrots, and eggs

Love lightly salted herring? Try making it with a new recipe. Fish marinated in mustard sauce turns out incredibly tasty, juicy, and fragrant. The delicate mustard sauce envelops each piece of herring, giving it a spicy flavor. This appetizer is perfect for both a festive table and an everyday menu. Conveniently, the appetizer can be prepared in advance and stored on the refrigerator shelf for 3 days. With a slice of black bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes, marinated herring is simply perfect!


Herring marinated in mustard sauce


If you do not trust the quality of store-bought salted fish, prepare mackerel in a hot marinade. The mackerel turns out surprisingly tender, spicy, and very juicy. The hot marinade for mackerel is made with the addition of vinegar, which makes the pieces of fish firmer when boiled and prevents them from falling apart. As a result, in just a few hours, you get a product fully ready for consumption. I recommend this simple and very tasty marinated fish recipe for a family dinner or festive table. You can vary the set of spices to your own taste.

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