What to cook for the New Year

New Year is not far off. Each hostess on this magical night wants to show off her culinary talent and surprise guests and households with something delicious. But on the eve of the holiday, there is so much trouble, so I want all culinary delights to be simple and not expensive. Year of the Rooster, which must be on the table and what recipes for which dishes will be relevant this New Year - this article will tell.

What to cook for the New 2017 year of the rooster

It seems that the coming year is a simple bird, but it has a cocky character, so you don't want to fall out of favor with the symbol of the coming year. The hostesses have a difficult task - to please the symbol and surprise the guests. Challenging but doable. So, what is worth knowing when preparing table to the new 2017.

1. Since poultry is the symbol of the year, it is recommended to avoid cooking poultry dishes, and even eggs. That is, no baked chickens and stuffed eggs. At the same time, it is not forbidden to use these products as an integral part. Also, experts believe that the rooster will not be against its fellows - turkey, goose or quail.
2. The rooster eats plant foods and cereals. Therefore, there should be as many different fruits and vegetables as possible on the table. It is recommended to prepare salads and cereal side dishes. Fortunately, their choice is wide enough - rice, corn grits, beans, etc.
3. Since the rooster is simple, the dishes on the table should not include exotic ingredients or be too complicated to cook. Simply and tastefully - the motto of the upcoming celebration.
4. But do not forget about the effective presentation. After all, the rooster is a bright bird, moreover, the year will pass under the auspices of the fiery element. Do not skimp on the decor of dishes, the same vegetables or fruits.
5. It is believed that the rooster is pedantic. Therefore, you may not appreciate the variety of fashionable alcohol on the table. Give preference to classic drinks - cognac, whiskey, Red wine... No cocktails, martini or tequila.
6. It is recommended to cook from the heart. Do not try to imitate any restaurant or food from another culture that is foreign to you. Cook what you are confident in. Which will definitely suit everyone's taste.

New Year's snacks

The most successful decision on the festive table in honor of the coming of the Year of the Rooster will be all kinds of canapes. This appetizer is bright, simple and often consists of nothing but vegetables. Mixing products in this case is possible as your heart desires. The combination of olives, cheese, bell peppers and tomatoes is considered especially successful. Don't forget about vegetables harvested from the summer... New Year is the time to remember the summer at the bank.

You can make basic, but very tasty "Snack" canapes.

• take any available bread and cut into small pieces;
• fry each piece in a frying pan with hot oil;
• put on toasted bread, sausage or ham, tomato, cucumber on a skewer.

It is very convenient to eat alcohol with this dish.

Don't forget about the rich selection of sandwiches.

1. Sandwiches with cheese and tomatoes. Combine sour cream or mayonnaise with garlic and grated cheese. Spread the mixture on a piece of loaf and place a circle of tomato on top. Can be decorated with parsley or cilantro leaves. You can bake in the oven. In any case, the appetizer turns out to be very tasty.
2. Sprat sandwiches. Grate hard cheese and cream cheese on a coarse grater. Mix with mayonnaise and garlic. Apply to slices of bread. Place the sprats and a tomato ring on top.
3. Lavash snacks are gaining more and more popularity. And it is not surprising, it is simple to prepare, but it looks spectacular and tastes above all praise. Take thin pita bread, brush it with mayonnaise or soft melted cheese. Sprinkle with chopped red fish, herbs, tomatoes, crab sticks or a prepared salad on top. As they say - what is enough imagination.
4. Stuffed mushrooms. Wash the champignons, carefully remove the legs. Prepare the stuffing mixture. It must include cheese. The rest is to your taste. It can be greens, mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, ham, etc. Fill the caps and bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes. By the way, so that the mushrooms do not wrinkle during baking, place a piece of butter in each hat. You need to pull out the mushrooms when the cheese is browned. If you are a little late, the dish will turn out to be dry.
5. Salmon rolls. Cut the red fish into strips. Put cream cheese with herbs inside each. Roll up like rolls, secure with a toothpick.
6. Regular French fries can also make a great snack. And the variety of sauces to it will satisfy any, even the most demanding, taste. Mayonnaise, cheese, satsibelli, adjika and others.
7. Peacock Tail appetizer. You will need eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Wash all vegetables and cut into slices obliquely. Put the eggplant on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and put in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Then put the vegetables on a dish in the order of eggplant, tomato, cucumber, half an olive. You can drip a little mayonnaise on each layer.
8. Stuffed bell pepper looks spectacular. Wash the vegetable, remove the seeds. Put a mixture of cheese, yolk, herbs and garlic inside. Place a whole boiled egg in the middle. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes. Take out and cut the pepper into slices. You can put a piece of olive in the middle of each circle.
9. Zucchini rolls. You will need zucchini (the younger the better), chicken fillet, hard cheese, garlic, herbs, sauce (mayonnaise is suitable). Chop vegetables in strips lengthwise, boats should turn out. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and put in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Cut the chicken fillet into thin strips, you can beat off a little. Season and don't forget to salt. Season with garlic and leave to marinate for about 7 minutes. Then put the meat on the vegetables, sprinkle with grated cheese, sauce and herbs on top. Twist rolls, chop on skewers. Send to the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees.

Recipes for the New Year

Since it is not recommended to cook poultry on the eve of 2017, we offer you alternative options for a hot dish.

Stewed meat in beer

Grocery list:

• pork or beef 1 kg;
• fresh tomatoes 3 pcs;
• onion 2 large pieces;
• canned corn 4 tbsp. l .;
• light beer 400 ml;
• salt, seasonings to taste;
• frying oil.

How to cook:

1. Process the meat from excess fat, films and bones. Cut into small pieces. Fry in a hot skillet until golden brown. Then transfer to a saucepan.
2. Peel the onion, chop it in half rings and fry until golden brown. Transfer to the pork stewpan. If there is no stewpan, any other dish with thick walls will do - a pressure cooker, a brazier.
3. Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and peel them off. Cut the pulp into cubes and add to the meat. Add the remaining ingredients.
4. Pour the products with beer and put on low heat. Simmer for 1-1.5 hours, do not forget to stir.

Fish fillet in sour cream sauce

What you need:

• fish fillet 1 kg;
• butter 1 tbsp;
• onion 2 pcs;
• sour cream 250 ml;
• flour 1 tablespoon;
• lemon juice from half a fruit;
• salt, spices, fresh herbs.

Cooking process:

1. Prepare the fish - defrost, wash and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into small pieces, drizzle with lemon juice and marinate for an hour.
2. Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
3. Peel the onion, chop finely. Place on the bottom of a greased dish. Place the fish on top of the onion. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake the fish until white. About 25 minutes. While you can do the sauce.
5. Combine sour cream and seasonings. Add finely chopped greens. Pour the sauce over the fish and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. As a side dish, potatoes, green beans, rice are well suited to this dish.

Keftedes or Greek Meatballs

Ingredients:

• ground beef 400 g;
• minced pork 350 g;
• onion 1 pc;
• milk 2.5% 200 g;
• bread or loaf 200 g;
• fresh herbs 1 bunch;
• sour apple 1 pc;
• egg 2 pcs;
• mint 0.5 tsp;
• salt, seasonings;
• oil for frying, preferably olive oil.

Keftedes is prepared like this:

1. Soak bread in milk. When it gets wet, stir with a spoon until smooth.
2. Wash and peel vegetables. Grate the apple on a coarse grater. Chop the onion and parsley with a knife.
3. Put the minced meat in a container, add milk, vegetables and spices to it. Mix thoroughly. The meatballs should be very tender, so mix the minced meat very well so that the mass becomes completely homogeneous. Before cooking, it is advisable to additionally drive the minced meat through a meat grinder. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to soak each other's juices.
4. Roll into small balls from the minced meat, no more than an average plum.
5. Put a saucepan on the fire and heat the oil in it. Fry the keftedes in portions until golden brown. Then put them all in a saucepan, cover and simmer on the lowest heat for 10 minutes. Can be baked in the oven on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
6. It is recommended to combine this dish with boiled ears of young corn, mashed potatoes, fresh or stewed vegetables.

Simple delicious New Year's recipes

New Year for kids Is a variety of sweets. Gifts, sweets, tangerines and of course goodies on the New Year's table. We invite you to familiarize yourself with simple and delicious recipes goodies for the table in honor of the Year of the Rooster.

Lazy Rafaello

Grocery list:

• cottage cheese 500 g;
• walnuts or almonds about 300 g;
• coconut flakes 1 pack;
• icing sugar 400 g;
• cocoa or chocolate 1 tile.

How to cook:

1. Mix cottage cheese and powdered sugar. The sweetness should be to your liking.
2. Roll balls from the curd mass, put half a walnut inside.
3. Roll into balls, some in coconut. The other part is in grated chocolate or cocoa.
4. It is better to keep the dessert in the refrigerator before serving.

Probably, everyone had a fruit salad with ice cream on the New Year's table in childhood. It is done very simply and can satisfy even the most demanding tastes of a sweet tooth. By the way, ice cream you can do it yourself.

To make homemade ice cream, you will need:

• ripe bananas 3 pcs.;
• milk 250 g;
• Philadelphia-type curd cheese 350 g;
• soft caramel, honey or melted sugar 70 g;
• granulated sugar 100 g;
• powdered milk 3 tablespoons;
• starch 3 tbsp

Ice cream is prepared like this:

1. Peel bananas and cut into slices.
2. Mix bananas with 200 g of milk and curd cheese. Grind with a blender.
3. Add cream and mix well.
4. Add sugar and caramel. Put the mixture on low heat. Boil.
5. Dissolve the starch in the remaining milk. Put on fire in a separate bowl. The mixture should thicken strongly.
6. Combine milk mixture and starch. Stir all the lumps.
7. Remove from gas and cool completely.
8. Pour into molds and put in the freezer for 2-3 hours.

The herringbone snack tree looks very impressive. The base cone can be purchased at a flower shop or made by hand. To do this, you need to roll a sheet of soft cardboard into a cone and cut off all excess. The void can be filled with polyurethane foam and dried. Wrap the cone with colored paper or foil and start decorating. Stick toothpicks in random order into the base. On them you need to string pieces of fruit, biscuit cakes and sweets. The same Christmas tree can be made for adults - a spectacular replacement for canapés.

Woodpile cake with custard

Ingredients for the dough:

• butter 250 g;
• sour cream 200 g;
• flour 500 g;
• salt and baking soda on the tip of a teaspoon.

For the cream you will need the following products:

• milk 300 ml;
• butter 50 g;
• sugar to taste;
• vanillin 2 g;
• starch 4 tablespoons
• egg 2 pcs.

It is good to use defrosted pitted cherries as a filling. But berries from compote are also suitable.

1. Mix all the ingredients for the dough and knead the dough. Divide into 15 parts. Roll each part into a strip, about 4 cm wide.
2. Put cherries on each strip, in length. Roll the strips, pinch the edges.
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake for 25-30 minutes. At a temperature of 180 degrees.
4. While the base is baking, prepare the cream. Mix eggs with sugar, vanilla and starch. Better even beat with a mixer. Pour into milk and put on fire. Boiling, the mixture thickens.
5. After the cream has cooled, beat the butter into it.
6. Place 5 logs on a platter. Drizzle with cream, smooth. The next row is 4 logs. Drizzle with cream.
7. Lay out all the logs, pour over the cream generously. Decorate the cake as desired - grated chocolate, fruits, pastry beads.

By the way, you can replace the custard with sour cream, whipped with sugar.

Simple salad recipes for the New Year

Salad with red fish "Obedience"

Grocery list:

• salted red fish 400 g;
• boiled potatoes 4 medium pieces;
• fresh tomato 2 pcs.;
• large fresh cucumber 1 pc .;
• fresh herbs or green onions 1 bunch.;
• mayonnaise for dressing;
• hard cheese 200 g.

Cooking process:

1. Wash vegetables and herbs, cut into squares. Grind the fish in the form of thin cubes, rub the cheese.
2. The salad is laid out in layers. The first layer is red fish. Coat with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with herbs. The second layer is cucumber. The third layer is tomatoes. 4th layer - potatoes. Coat each layer well with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cheese on top, you can decorate with leaves of greens or halves of olives.
3. Note that vegetables juice quickly. You need to cook it just before serving.

"New Year's Snowdrift" salad

Required:

• crab sticks 1 pack;
• egg 2 pcs.;
• sweet pepper 1 pc .;
• canned corn 150 g;
• green onions 3 heads;
• mayonnaise for dressing;
• hard cheese 150 g.

This salad is prepared like this:

1. Boil the egg hard. Wash, peel and chop the pepper and onion.
2. Cut all ingredients into a deep bowl. Season with mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. Tamp the salad like in a mold.
3. Take a flat plate, turn over the contents of the form.
4. Decorate with grated cheese, green leaves, olives or olives.

Salad with original serving "Chest"

Grocery list:

• white bread 1 loaf.;
• processed cheese in a can of 300 g;
• crab sticks 200 g;
• pickled cucumber 2 pcs.;
• egg 2 pcs.;
• boiled carrots 1 pc .;
• garlic cloves 2-3 pcs.;
• mayonnaise;
• for decoration - pomegranate seeds, red or black caviar.

How to cook:

1. Cut off the hump, but not completely. Leave on one side to open like a casket. For convenience, stick a toothpick into the bread. It will not allow the "lid" to close.
2. Cut out the bread crumb, cut into cubes and sauté.
3. Combine cheese and minced garlic. Thoroughly coat all the sides of the loaf with this mixture. Inside too.
4. Chop the remaining products, mix with the fried crumb and season with mayonnaise.
5. Fill a loaf with the mixture. Decorate the walls according to your taste.