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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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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"

Today on the menu is a simple and delicious appetizer - appetizing mini-buns filled with canned tuna, fresh cucumber, and cream cheese. This appetizing dish is very easy to prepare in a short time, because we will use ready-made puff pastry as a base. In my opinion, this is a great alternative to ordinary sandwiches, it turns out tender, tasty and satisfying. Crispy puff pastry goes perfectly with a delicate filling of canned tuna and cream cheese. Juicy cucumber gives the appetizer a fresh touch.


Puff pastry appetizer with canned tuna, cucumber, and cream cheese


I suggest preparing an incredibly delicious and satisfying savory cake from seasonal vegetables. For making the layers, we will use grated young zucchini and white cabbage. Then we will spread the layers with sour cream sauce with garlic and herbs and decorate the cake with grated hard cheese. It turns out a very juicy and fragrant dish that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Another plus of this recipe is that you don't need an oven to bake the layers, we will cook them in a pan. This saves time and simplifies the cooking process significantly. So, let's get started!


Appetizer cake made of zucchini and cabbage


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


Tender and appetizing zucchini caviar is a dish that often appears on the summer table and remains a favorite among homemade preparations for the cold season. If the traditional way of preparing it seems too familiar, add mushrooms to the recipe. Champignons give the caviar a rich taste and make it more interesting and refined. The appetizer can be left with small pieces of vegetables or turned into a homogeneous puree using a blender. Both zucchini and squash or pattypan squash are suitable for canning. For older fruits, it is important to first remove the skin and seeds from the core. The specified amount of ingredients yields approximately 1.3 liters of finished caviar.

Zucchini and mushroom caviar for winter

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

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.

Hot pickled mackerel

There are many recipes for making sauerkraut. Today I propose making sauerkraut in its own juice without adding brine. In 3-4 days you can enjoy its unsurpassed taste. Sauerkraut according to this simple and proven recipe always turns out crispy, juicy and healthy. It can be eaten not only as a separate dish, but also added to salads and used as a side dish. Sauerkraut keeps well and does not lose its beneficial properties over time.

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