What to put on the table for the New Year. Cocktail “Royal Delight”

Friends, let's continue our conversation about the upcoming holiday. It's time to think over 2018 and decide what to prepare for the new year 2018, so that the table will be a success and to attract good luck by appeasing the Yellow Earth Dog.

The holiday is knocking on my door,
And the New Year's menu
It's time for me to come up with
To a very solemn day.

New Year's salads,
And desserts and appetizers...
I will set the table richly,
It will be festive and delicious!

What to cook for the New Year 2018

We will not discover America if we say that worthy recipes a lot and you can sit for hours, leafing through culinary pages in search of the treasured dish. But to save your time, we have already created useful selection for the New Year's celebration. Here we will tell you what the menu for the New Year's table 2018 should be and offer options that you will surely like. In addition, we will discuss not only recipes for the New Year 2018, but also talk about setting the festive table. But first, let's make a plan for the future menu.

What should the New Year's table menu 2018 be like?

Since 2018 is the year of the Dog, we will have to take into account its taste preferences. It's good that she is an omnivore and loves a variety of foods. Therefore, we will select different recipes for the festive table, taking into account the tastes of those guests who will share the festive dinner with us.

What is allowed

meat. Chicken, pork, beef, any. The dog loves meat products, so meat dishes should be on festive table Necessarily;
fish;
nourishing flour products;
sweets.

The presence of yellow and brown products is a must. After all, the symbol of next year is the Yellow and Earth Dog.

So, we’ve decided on the main products, it’s time to think through the 2018 New Year’s table and select special and delicious recipes.

New Year's menu 2018 for home

potato side dishes;
salty pastries;
stuffed dishes.

rolls;
baked poultry;
options for slicing.

salmon in cream sauce;
baked fish under a “fur coat”.

julienne buns;
liver cake;
“snowballs” with squid.

chocolate mousse;
chocolate candies V coconut flakes;
cream caramel.

mulled wine;
punch.

Hot dishes for New Year 2018

Even the simplest menu for the New Year is not complete without hot dishes. And we just need to choose for ourselves suitable recipe For festive feast. What to cook? Yes, everything you want. For example, serve beautifully plain potatoes, prepare hearty rolls or bake fish.

Let's start with potatoes

Country style potatoes

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

peeled potatoes 800 g;
vegetable oil 4 tablespoons;
salt 1 tsp;
ground pepper 0.5 tsp

Preparation

Cut the well-washed potatoes lengthwise into 4 parts and mix with salt, pepper, and oil.
Place each slice on a greased baking sheet and bake for 35 - 45 minutes at 180 degrees.

Advice.
This same recipe can be made more refined. For example, add cilantro, basil and special seasoning for potatoes as seasonings. Or mix potatoes with crushed garlic and soy sauce.

Ingredients (6 servings):

peeled potatoes 1 kg;
hard cheese 50 g;
chicken yolks 2;
nutmeg (at the tip of the knife);
pepper and salt

Preparation

If you don't have a nozzle at hand, beautiful shape You can shape the potato mass in this way: form a ball in your hands and press it on both sides to make a neat medallion.

Salty pastries

Ingredients (10 servings):

chicken fillet 1.5 kg;
garlic cloves 5 – 6;
hard cheese 250 g;
flour 1 cup;
mayonnaise 6 – 7 table. spoon;
mustard 2 tsp;
greens (optional);
salt and pepper;
seasoning for meat or chicken;
vegetable oil.

Preparation

First, divide the chicken breasts into portions (thickness - about 1.5 cm).

Afterwards, rub each piece with salt, pepper, seasonings and lightly beat with a kitchen hammer, having previously wrapped cling film. Next we remove the film.

Then, the prepared meat must be rolled well in flour and fried in a frying pan in vegetable oil until light golden brown.

Let's start preparing the filling. To do this, mix half the portion grated cheese with herbs, garlic, mayonnaise and mustard.

Place each fried piece on a baking sheet lined with parchment, and cover the meat with filling on top. Add another layer of grated cheese on top.

Bake the finished pieces under the “fur coat” at 200 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes.

It is not necessary to use chicken for this dish. Pork will also work. But then you don’t need to fry it, but put it in the oven right away.

And cook for about 35 minutes. You can also add chopped tomatoes and Bell pepper or champignons fried with onions. You can also, instead of the specified filling, put a piece on each chop canned pineapple, and sprinkle grated cheese on top and pour mayonnaise over it. It will also turn out very tasty.

Ingredients

pork (pulp);
bulb onions;
vinegar;
sugar;
lemon juice;
spices;
pepper and salt.

Preparation

Stuffed dishes

Ingredients (2 servings):

drumstick 5 pcs.;
vegetable oil 2 tbsp;
whole walnuts 3;
lingonberries 50 g;
salt and pepper, seasoning for chicken;
sugar 2 tsp;
fresh herbs parsley 2 branches.

Preparation

Lingonberries, wash the drumsticks, peel the nuts.
Then chop the peeled nuts well with a knife and mix with lingonberries, sugar and finely chopped parsley.
Next you need to prepare the drumsticks for stuffing. To do this, cut them lengthwise and carefully separate the flesh from the bone. If everything is done correctly, the drumstick should remain in its original shape.
Salt and pepper, sprinkle seasoning on the chicken pieces.
Then place the minced meat inside the drumsticks and secure the edges with a toothpick.
Place each piece on a baking sheet with heated oil and pour oil over the drumsticks as well.
Bake until golden brown for 45 - 50 minutes at 180 degrees.

If desired, lingonberries can be replaced with prunes, it will also turn out very tasty.

Ingredients:

pork and ground beef 150 g each;
salt, pepper to taste;
onion 1 onion;
ready dough yeast-free 300 g;
yolk 1.

Preparation:

Mix the minced meat with pepper, salt and finely chopped onion.
Roll out the dough thinly (5 mm) and cut into narrow strips (“strings”).
We form small meatballs and wrap them with dough like a ball.
Place the prepared “kebabs” on a greased baking sheet, grease with yolk and bake for about an hour at 180 degrees.

Rolls

Karlovy Vary

Ingredients:

beef tenderloin 500 g;
bacon 40 g;
ham 70 g;
pickled cucumber 2 pcs;
chicken eggs 2;
vegetable oil (preferably olive) 1 tsp spoon;
salt pepper.

Preparation

Beat the eggs with a fork, add a little salt and pepper.
Lightly grease the pan with a silicone brush and heat it up. Place the eggs here and fry the omelette in the form of a large pancake.
We cut the tenderloin along the grain and divide it into several portions (the width of each piece should be about 5 cm, length - 10 - 15 cm).
We wrap each piece with cling film and beat it. Remove the film and sprinkle with pepper.
5. Place thin slices of bacon on each chop so that they cover the entire surface of the meat.
The next layer will be thinly sliced ham.
Then - a layer of omelette.
Next: a layer of cucumbers thinly sliced lengthwise.
We roll the workpiece into a roll and tie it with thread.
Place in a greased frying pan and fry on all sides until golden brown (not cooked).
Next, put the half-finished rolls in a baking dish, pour some water into the container and place in an oven preheated to 160 degrees.
Bake for 50 - 60 minutes, basting with the released juice every 10 seconds.

Ingredients:

1 piece of pork pulp (a rectangle of tenderloin about 1 kg measuring approximately 12 x 22 cm);
onion peel from 7 medium onions;
parsley;
1 -2 cloves of garlic;
salt;
seasoning for meat.

Preparation

Cover the meat with cling film and beat with a kitchen hammer.
Sprinkle the resulting rectangular layer with seasoning, pepper and salt, and on top with grated garlic and chopped parsley.
We twist the layer with the filling into a roll and wrap it with thread. We pierce the meat with a needle in several places.
We wash the husks and place them in a colander to drain all the water.
Pour the husks into a saucepan, fill with water and place the roll here. You need enough water to cover the entire surface of the meat. Cook for 1.5 hours.
Remove the finished roll from the water and place it on a paper towel for a few minutes.
Next, rub the meat on top with garlic, wrap it in film and put it in the refrigerator.
Before serving, remove the film and thread and cut into portions.

Ingredients (2 servings):

chicken fillet 0.5 kg;
hard cheese 100 g;
butter 70 g;
vegetable oil 10 g;
salt pepper.

Preparation

Cut along the fillet, cover with film, and beat. Remove the film, salt and pepper.
Divide the cheese and butter into equal amount portions (the same number as fillet portions) in the form of rectangles.
Place a piece of butter and cheese on each fillet, roll it up and secure with a toothpick.
Fry the pieces in a frying pan until golden brown, and then put them on a greased baking sheet and put them in the oven. Bake for about half an hour at 200 degrees.

Baked bird

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken(1.5 kg);
1 can of canned pineapple;
spices for chicken;
salt pepper.

Preparation

Cooking chicken carcass. We inspect to see if there are any hairs (if there are, pluck out and tar over the fire). Rinse well and dry with paper towels.
Mix the spices with salt and rub the chicken with them.
Stuff the carcass with pineapples and sew it up with thread.
Place in a deep container and pour over pineapple syrup. Leave for 2 hours.
Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil and place the marinated chicken on it.
Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for an hour and a half, basting with marinade every 20 minutes.

To prevent the legs from getting burned during baking, you can wrap them in foil and remove it when serving.

To make the meat juicier and there is no need to baste it, you can bake the carcass in a sleeve, immediately pouring marinade over it.

For the filling you can also use: pears, apples, fried mushrooms, buckwheat.

You can cook duck in the same way.

Ingredients:

turkey 1 carcass (about 4 kg);
melted butter 40 g

For filling:

vegetable oil 2 tbsp;
pancetta (aka dry-cured brisket). Cut into 0.5 cm cubes 150 g;
2 medium bulbs;
garlic 3 cloves;
chopped dry sage 2 tbsp;
roasted pine nuts 3 tsp;
grated zest of 1 lemon;
chopped parsley 0.5 cups;
fresh bread crumbs 2 glasses;
lightly beaten eggs 2.

Preparation

Making the filling

Fry the brisket in butter over high heat for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat and add garlic and onion. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft.
Add the sage, remove from heat and leave for 15 minutes.
Then, add nuts, lemon zest, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs.
Salt, pepper and mix well.

Cooking turkey

We wash the carcass and dry it with paper towels.
Stuff with filling and tie the legs with strong thread. We bring the wings back.
Place the turkey in large frying pan, water melted butter(half the norm), salt and pepper.
Pour 2 - 3 glasses of water into the pan and cover the carcass with foil.
Bake for 2.5 hours. Then remove the foil and grease with melted butter. If necessary, add water.
Simmer for about 45 more minutes. The bird should be golden.
Remove the cooked turkey from the oven, wrap it in foil and leave for another 20 minutes.
Advice. If the turkey needs to be defrosted, it is best to do this in the refrigerator, focusing on the weight of the bird (for every 0.5 kg you need 5 hours).

Slicing options

What delicious things to prepare for the New Year 2018, so that it would be both interesting and appropriate on the festive table? Maybe a slice? We are used to buying ready-made sausage, ham, etc. in stores. What if you try to make something like this yourself, using new recipes?

Essentially, this is the same lard with meat streaks, cooked according to Italian recipe. Pancetta takes more than one day to prepare, so it’s better to make it in advance in order to be in time for the New Year’s table.

Ingredients:

you will need a large, fairly fatty piece of brisket;
chopped garlic;
ground black pepper;
chopped juniper berries;
ground Bay leaf and nutmeg;
thyme;
brown sugar and salt.

Preparation

Remove the skin from the brisket and shape it into a rectangle using a knife.
Rub with spices, put in a bag, tie well and leave in the refrigerator for a week.
It is important to turn the meat over and shake it every day.
Then we check the brisket. If the meat is uniformly elastic everywhere, proceed to the next stage. If there is any looseness, leave it for another couple of days.
Wash the aged brisket, sprinkle with pepper and roll into a roll. We tie it with a rope at a distance of every 3 cm and hang it in a dark, cool and not dry place for 2 weeks.

The same brisket can be cooked faster. To do this, you need to rub it well with spices, roll it tightly into a roll, wrap it in gauze and put it in the refrigerator for a week. In this form, it turns out more tender, but without the characteristic dried taste.

Ingredients:

0.7 – 1 kg pork ham;
garlic;
salt;
Bay leaf;
ground black pepper.

Preparation

Using a sharp knife, make small cuts in the flesh and stuff the meat with pieces of garlic and bay leaves.
Rub the pork with spices and let stand for 2 hours.
Wrap the meat in foil and place on a baking sheet.
Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake for 90 minutes.
Remove the foil and place in the oven until the boiled pork is browned.
Once the meat is ready, remove it from the baking sheet and wrap it in foil for 20 minutes to keep it juicy.

Fish

Ingredients:

salmon fillet 1 kg;
lemon 1;
salt and pepper to taste.

For the sauce:

medium fat cream 1 l;
Dijon mustard 1 tsp;
fresh parsley, dill, basil, tarragon 10 g each;
egg yolks 3.

Preparation

Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice well into a separate bowl.
Cut the salmon into strips 5 cm thick. Salt, pepper, and place in a baking dish. Pour in lemon juice and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
Separately mix the yolks with cream, then add mustard, herbs, and lemon zest.
Pour the sauce over the fish and place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
Serve with lemon slices and sprigs of herbs.

Instead of fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs; then the quantity should be adjusted to taste.

Ingredients:

400 g fillet of any kind sea fish. River fish will also work, but then you will need to choose the bones more carefully;
8 eggs;
2 table. spoons of flour;
2 onions;
150 g milk;
3 table. spoons of vegetable oil;
salt, pepper and other spices to taste.

Preparation

Cut the fillet into pieces, remove the bones, salt and sprinkle with spices.

Bread the fish in flour and fry in vegetable oil on both sides.

Separately, finely chop the onion and fry in vegetable oil.

Place the fish in pots and sprinkle onions on top.

Separately, beat the eggs with milk, add salt and pour the egg mixture over the fish.

Bake in the oven at 200 degrees until golden brown.

The dish will become even tastier if you remove it from the oven a few minutes before cooking and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Instead of milk, you can use mayonnaise, then the omelette will be more fluffy.

New Year's snacks 2018

Ingredients:

fresh champignons 500g;
onion 2 onions;
flour 40 g;
vegetable oil (preferably olive);
hard cheese;
sour cream 300 g;
small buns with crispy crust 8 pcs.

Preparation

Cut the onion into strips and lightly fry.
Add chopped mushrooms to the onion and fry until tender.
Add flour to the prepared mushroom mixture and mix quickly. Slowly add sour cream and remove from heat.
Cut the top off the buns and take out the middle.
Filling the void in the bun mushroom filling and sprinkle with cheese.
Place the buns on a baking sheet and cover them with the cut off tops.
Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

0.6 kg of liver (better than chicken, it is more tender and fries faster);
3 eggs;
2 onions and carrots each;
250 g mayonnaise;
3 table. spoons 20% sour cream;
2 table. l. vegetable oil;
3 table. spoons of flour;
3 cloves of garlic;
1 tsp salt (half for dough, half for frying).

Preparation

Wash the liver well, remove the films and check for a gall bladder. If there is one, carefully cut it out.
Mix the liver with eggs, flour, sour cream and beat in a blender until smooth. Salt.
Grease a frying pan, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the future cake, with oil and heat it up.
Pour a ladle onto hot frying pan liver mixture to form a thin pancake.
Fry over medium heat until done. You need to turn it over carefully, in one motion, so as not to tear the pancake.
We fry separately. To do this, cut the onion into cubes and grate the carrots. Fry over medium heat with vegetable oil for about 10 minutes (the vegetables should not brown, but just become soft). Salt and pepper.
Divide the carrot-onion mixture into equal parts, the number of which is equal to the number of liver pancakes minus one (if you get 8 pancakes, then divide the vegetables into 7 parts).
Mix mayonnaise with crushed garlic.
Let's start shaping the cake. To do this, place the first cake on a dish, grease it with a thin layer of mayonnaise, and place fried onions and carrots on top.
Cover with the next pancake and grease with mayonnaise in the same way and sprinkle with vegetables.
This way we create a cake, leaving the top pancake untouched.

To make the cake more elegant, you can grease it on the sides and top with mayonnaise and sprinkle with boiled grated eggs.
It is better to prepare such an appetizer a day before serving, so that the cake is soaked.

Ingredients:

100 g hard cheese;
2 – 3 squid;
2 boiled eggs;
2 table. spoons of mayonnaise;
green onions.

Preparation

Cook the squid covered for 1-2 minutes. You can’t keep it longer, otherwise the meat will become tough. Cut into cubes.
Grate the eggs on a medium grater, finely chop the onion.
Mix all ingredients (except cheese).
From the resulting mass we form balls and roll them in grated cheese.
Place on a plate and decorate to your liking.

Dessert

Of course, the main table decoration for the New Year of the Dog is birthday cake. You can, for example, bake a delicious and elegant one, or you can even build a beautiful one. But sometimes you want to cook something truly special and more refined. Then maybe we can serve some mousse and sweets?

Ingredients:

150 g dark chocolate;
3 tsp honey;
300 ml cream 33%.

Preparation

Break the chocolate into pieces.
Separately, bring 150 ml of cream and honey to a boil and pour the hot mixture over the chocolate. Mix everything well so that there are no pieces left.
Pour the rest of the cream cold into the chocolate mass and beat into a strong foam with a mixer.
Place in the refrigerator for 10 hours.
Remove from the refrigerator and beat again.
Next, put the chocolate in a pastry bag and squeeze it beautifully into bowls or glasses.
Decorate with dark grated chocolate.

Ingredients (6 servings):

600 prunes;
250 g marzipan;
100 g each of black and white chocolate;
200 g walnuts peeled;
50 ml brandy;
coconut flakes.

Preparation

Pour the washed prunes into brandy, cover with a lid and leave in a cool place for 40 hours. Shake the dried fruits periodically.
Next, mix the prunes with marzipan and pass everything together through a meat grinder.
We form balls by placing walnut pieces in the middle of each.
We break the chocolate into small pieces and heat it in a water bath.
We place each prepared ball on a wooden stick and dip it well in chocolate, and then in coconut flakes.
Place the finished candies on parchment paper and place in the refrigerator.

Ingredients (8 servings):

1.5 cups sugar;
3 glasses of milk or cream;
2 eggs;
3 egg yolks;
1/8 tsp salt;
2 tsp vanilla extract.

Preparation

Preparing the molds. For this dish you need 8 ramekins with a volume of 115 ml. We put them on a baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.
Pour 4 cups of water into a small saucepan, add 1 cup of sugar and place over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes, stirring constantly. You should get an amber-colored caramel.
Quickly pour the resulting caramel into the molds.
Separately, pour milk (cream) into a saucepan and heat it without bringing it to a boil.
In a bowl, beat the eggs, yolks, salt and remaining sugar.
While whisking, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture.
Strain the resulting cream through a sieve, add vanilla and pour into ramekins.
Pour enough water onto the baking sheet with the molds so that it reaches the middle of the height of the molds.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. The cream should thicken.
Using tongs, remove the hot ramekins from the water, cover and let cool for 3 hours or more.
After the dessert has cooled completely, run along the edges of the molds. sharp knife, separating the cream from the walls.
Turn the crème caramel onto serving plates and serve.

New Year's drinks 2018

Let's celebrate the New Year of the Dog with traditional New Year's drinks from different countries. In Germany, for example, they like to serve hot mulled wine, and in the UK they savor the aromatic spicy punch.

Ingredients:

1 liter of red wine;
1.5 cinnamon sticks;
4 cloves;
glass of apple natural juice;
1 orange;
8 table. spoons of honey.

Preparation

Cut the orange into slices and place in a saucepan.
Add the rest of the ingredients here and put on low heat.
Warm up for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not bring the drink to a boil. It is enough to warm it up to 70 degrees.
Then remove the mulled wine from the heat and let it brew for another 15 minutes.
Ready drink strain through a sieve and serve immediately.
By the way, to make a truly beautiful New Year’s table setting, you can pour mulled wine into tall glasses and serve on a dish decorated with cardamom stars and cinnamon sticks.

Ingredients:

0.75 liters of water and dry white wine;
0.25 l white rum;
3 lemons;
6 oranges;
1 lime;
200 g sugar;
2 cinnamon sticks;
6 cloves;
3 cardamom stars.

Preparation

Set aside one lemon and one orange each, squeeze out the juice from the remaining citrus fruits (except lime), after first removing the peel.
In a saucepan, mix water with sugar, citrus zest and bring to a boil. Cook for 7 minutes.
Strain the syrup and add orange-lemon juice and wine.
Bring to a boil again and remove from heat. Add rum.
Pour the finished punch into a beautiful decanter and garnish with the remaining citrus and lime.

So, we decided on the menu. How to decorate the table for the New Year so that it is truly festive?

Let's take into account that we are celebrating the New Year of the Yellow and Earth Dog, so we will set the table in accordance with her preferences.

Current colors

All natural:

green;
sand;
brown;
yellow;
golden;
white;
beige.

The best fabrics to choose are cotton and linen.

You can decorate the 2018 New Year's table with wicker baskets, dried flowers, and pottery. As for candles, it is better to light them only if you really want to, and scented candles are generally better left for another occasion. The dog is wary of open fire and does not like strong odors.

Well, in addition to the delicious menu and beautiful serving, let's not forget the sincere smile and joy of celebrating the New Year. Let's make our most cherished wishes on such a special night and celebrate the upcoming holiday with a special mood. And may the New Year 2018 be happy, successful and rich in amazing events and meetings for us!

Everyone dreams of having a great meeting and New Year holidays, which are accompanied by obligatory gatherings with the family, the main thing is that there is tasty, healthy and delicious food. And in order for the New Year's table festive night in 2018, it was bursting with delights, it’s worth taking care of this in advance.

You need to prepare recipes in advance, and perhaps taste them, make a list necessary products. What should be on the New Year's table 2018? Below we will tell you everything. All recipes will be easy to prepare, but incredibly tasty and amazing.

This Year of the Dog promises to be friendly and hospitable, and naturally, the hostess will definitely look at exactly those recipes for dishes that the animal would feast on. It is no secret that a dog’s favorite dish is meat, so this product must be present on the table.

You can prepare any dish from it, from hot dishes to snacks. You definitely need to feed your dog in the New Year 2018 delicious sandwiches, salads and, of course, dessert, especially since they have a sweet tooth. Well, now it’s worth taking a closer look at each menu option.

What to cook for hot dishes

Every holiday or gala evening involves the preparation and serving of hot food. These are nourishing, juicy, appetizing, aromatic dishes that a woman prepares for everyone with trepidation and love.

Pre-experiencing, tasting and looking for what to cook. Below are the most delicious recipes for hot dishes for the New Year 2018, which guests and family members will definitely appreciate.

Chops with pineapples and mashed potatoes

It is not for nothing that it was mentioned above that lovers of healthy eating should not worry. This one the recipe will work for their delicacy, but naturally in a slightly different interpretation. And to do this, you just need to steam the meat or bake it in the oven. Well, those who like richer foods should read below.

Necessary:

Cheese – 100 gr;
Vegetable oil;
Egg – 2 pcs;
Butter – 50 g;
Potatoes – 7 pcs;
Poultry meat – 600 g;
Milk – 200 ml;
Garlic – 2 teeth;
Breadcrumbs – 100 g;
Mayonnaise;
Salt.

Time: 1.5 hours.

Calories: 240 calories.

The meat needs to be defrosted, it is best naturally, but if this is not possible, or you are a little late, then you can put it in cold water or in the microwave. The latter must be carefully monitored so that the meat does not cook. Then you need to beat the meat very well.

The next step is to prepare a frying pan, into which you should pour about 200 ml of vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat. Break one egg into a deep bowl, adding salt and pepper. Place breadcrumbs on a plate.

Then you need to dip each piece in the egg mixture and roll in breadcrumbs and place on a heated frying pan. In the meantime, while the process of frying the chops is taking place, it is necessary to prepare the oven for further preparation of the hot dish.

To do this, you need to turn it on to heat at 180 degrees and take out the baking sheet. After the batches of chops are ready, they should be placed on a baking sheet and greased with a separately prepared mixture of mayonnaise and garlic. Place pineapple pieces on top and grate cheese.

As soon as each chop is fried and placed on a baking sheet, put it in the oven and wait until the cheese melts. It is advisable to serve them hot on the festive table.

The next stage of cooking is mashed potatoes. You need to peel the potatoes, add salt and boil on the stove until tender. After it is ready, you need to add milk, butter and egg, beat with a blender with a special attachment, or by hand. All is ready. All that remains is to enjoy the taste of the prepared dish at the New Year's table 2018.

Homemade manti

It is no secret that manti are considered festive and, in principle, universal dish, which absolutely everyone loves. But in order for them to really turn out excellent and cause delight, you need to follow and take into account several tips that come from the distant past, from our grandmothers.

And the great thing is that it can be prepared in advance.

Ingredients for preparing minced meat:

Meat (beef and pork) – 500 g;
Bread – 1 piece;
Onions – 3-4 pcs;
Milk – 1 glass;
Salt, pepper - to taste.

For the test:

Egg – 1 piece;
Flour – 800 gr;
Water – 1 glass;
Salt – 1.5 tsp;

Cooking time: 2 hours.

Calorie content: 250 calories.

To prepare the filling:

Place the minced meat in a deep bowl. Then you need to add chopped onions to it - this will add more juiciness. And be sure to add all the onion juice, because the most basic secret is that the more onions, the tastier and juicier the manti. Then you need to soak the bread in milk and also add it to the minced meat. Chop salt and pepper.

Dough preparation method:

Mix the egg, flour, water and salt in a bowl and knead the dough. It should be a little tight.

After everything is ready, you need to prepare a board on which the manti cakes will be rolled out and sprinkle it with flour. You can choose the shape according to your taste and experience, some like round ones, others like round ones.

After the manti are cooked, they should be put in the freezer for storage or immediately put in the pressure cooker and enjoy the taste and juiciness of the dish. After cooking, be sure to pour warmed butter and sprinkle with herbs. Guests and household members will be delighted and will definitely ask for the secret of cooking.

Salad recipes for the holiday table

Not a single holiday passes without preparing and previewing salad recipes. Every woman and housewife always treats her family and friends to something new and incredible on holiday. delicious salad. Introducing delicious salads for the New Year 2018.

Salad with squid “Tenderness”

This salad turns out excellent and tender, and does not take much time to prepare.

Required Products:

Squid – 1 can;
Carrots – 1 piece;
Corn – 1 piece;
Onion – 2 pcs;
Mayonnaise - to taste;
Garlic - 1 piece;
Vegetable oil - to taste;
Salt pepper;
Crackers.

Calories: 140.

In fact, it is not necessary to use canned squid, you can also buy frozen. Despite the fact that it is not difficult to boil them, in boiling water for 3 minutes and they are ready.

Then you need to prepare the onions and carrots, peel them, then grate them on a coarse grater and sauté for 10 minutes over low heat until browned. Add corn, garlic and salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients with mayonnaise in a medium bowl. You can use crackers to taste.

Salad with bell pepper “Freshness”

New Year's holidays are associated with winter, cold and frost. But thanks to the delicious and fresh salad you can embellish the winter New Year's Eve 2018.

Required Products:

Bell pepper – 2 pcs;
Carrots – 1 piece;
Smoked chicken breast- 3 pcs;
Fresh cucumber – 1 piece;
Mayonnaise - to taste;
Salt pepper.

Cooking time: 45 minutes.

Calorie content: 165 kcal.

Initially, you need to peel and boil the carrots. While it's cooking, you can start chicken meat, or rather, peel off unnecessary things and cut into cubes. Then you need to cut bell pepper cubes or straws, but always medium or small.

Chop the cucumber and add to the rest of the ingredients. By this time, the carrots should already be cooked, which must be finely chopped. Season with mayonnaise, stir and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. The salad turns out fresh, new and incredibly tasty.

Recipes for snacks for the New Year's table

Not a single festive event takes place without the preparation of goodies and delicacies. Moreover, in the New Year 2018, the Dog needs to satisfy the food desires of all guests and relatives. Appetizers are one of the most practical dishes on the table, and many of them do not take much time to prepare.

Canapes with red fish

An excellent and easy to prepare dish that will definitely be appreciated and asked for the recipe.

Fresh cucumber – 1 piece;
Black bread – 7 pieces;
Cheese “Vityaz” – 100 gr;
Egg – 1 piece;
Red fish fillet – 150 g;
Parsley.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Calorie content: 235 kcal.

First, you should boil the eggs. Then cut the black bread into small circles or squares. “Borodinsky” is perfect.

To make canapés you will need small skewers, or you can use toothpicks. The first layer will be bread, then on top of it you need to put cucumber, cheese, egg and red fish.

Sprinkle your favorite herbs on top and you're done. You can enjoy yourself and treat your guests.

Lavash snack “Appetizing”

Recently, lavash has become increasingly popular, and all kinds of snacks made from it are present on almost every holiday table. New recipe envelopes is still little known, but it will definitely shock everyone with its juiciness and appetizingness.

Ingredients:

Armenian lavash – 2 pcs;
Cheese – 100 gr;
Smoked sausage – 200 gr;
Korean carrots – 250 gr;
Vegetable oil - for frying;
Mayonnaise - to taste.

Cooking time: 40 minutes.

Calorie content: 364 kcal.

Step-by-step preparation of snacks for a festive feast:

1 step. Prepare all the products and collect them in one convenient place, so that the subsequent process will be much easier.
Step 2. Preparing the filling. Cut the sausage into rings, pass the cheese through coarse grater or cut into slices, whichever is more convenient, the taste will not suffer from this. Open a jar of Korean carrots. Pour vegetable oil into the pan, but do not overdo it, it should only slightly cover the bottom.
Step 3. Cut the pita bread into squares, approximately 6–8 centimeters.
Step 4 Place in the middle of the pita bread in layers: carrots, a little mayonnaise, sausage, cheese. And roll them into an envelope.
Step 5 Place the envelopes in a heated frying pan and fry for several minutes until a light brown crust appears.
You can enjoy and treat your guests on the New Year's table.

Cake for New Year 2018 “Make a Wish”

Dessert is a must at any celebration. And this year you should be more careful when choosing a cake recipe, since according to the Chinese calendar 2018 is the Year of the Dog, and as far as we know, they really love to eat sweets. Therefore, there must be a delicious and festive dessert on the table. And, by the way, very easy to prepare.

Required products for the test:

Egg – 3 pcs;
Sugar – 1 glass;
Cocoa – 1 tsp;
Margarine – 200 gr;
Baking powder – 1 tsp;
Flour – 1 cup.

Products for filling:

Condensed milk – 1 can;
Banana – 3 pcs;
Chocolate – 1 piece (100 g);
Nuts.

Cooking time: 1.5 hours.

Calories: 560 calories.

Preparation of the dough:

As with any other cake, you first need to mix the eggs with sugar and beat until foam appears for 3 minutes. It is best to use an immersion blender when blending. Put the margarine to defrost, if you didn’t have time to do so in advance, and add it to the eggs with sugar.

Then add baking powder and cocoa powder, beat a little with a whisk. Smoothly, little by little you need to add flour so that lumps do not form. After the dough mixture is ready, you need to grease the baking dish with butter or margarine and place it there.

Be sure to place the pan in the oven while it is preheated. Baking time is approximately 40 minutes. You can check readiness in the classic way - stick a match and see if it is wet or dry.

Preparation of cream:

Place the chocolate in a deep bowl and place it on low heat, stirring constantly. Then almost immediately add a can of condensed milk. And cook until it becomes a homogeneous mass, then remove from heat and cool.

After the cake is baked, you need to carefully divide it into two. Place the first layer on the plate in which the cake will be served and spread as much cream as possible. But it is worth remembering that after smearing it once, you should wait a little until it is absorbed and then smear it again.

Place banana slices on top. Cover with the next cake layer and also grease with cream in several stages. Be sure to sprinkle with finely ground nuts and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. New Year's dessert turns out amazing. Enjoy your tea at the table on the night of the New Year 2018 celebration.

What will we drink: drinks and cocktails for loved ones and guests

Recently, the New Year holidays are famous for a huge number of innovations. So the Year of the Dog does not go unnoticed. And the very first thing he offers is drinks and cocktails in an unusual format.

Exist different variants New Year's parties, so the cocktail composition should be appropriate. For some, it is preferable to spend and celebrate the holiday with alcoholic drink, but for some, on the contrary, without it. Here are some recipes for each option.

Alcoholic cocktail “Paradise Islands”

This is a cocktail that pleasantly warms the soul, especially when it’s winter outside.

Ingredients:

Rum – 50 ml;
Vodka – 50 ml;
Pineapple and Orange juice– 100 ml;
Pineapple ring - 1 pc.

Calorie content: 230 kcal.

Mix all the drinks and attach a pineapple ring to the edge of the glass. It turns out to be a very tasty and interesting-tasting cocktail.

Cocktail “Lover”

For those who want to celebrate the New Year 2018, there is an option for a cocktail that makes you feel warmth and passion inside.

Ingredients:

Gin – 100 ml;
Cherry flavored syrup – 50 ml;
Lemon – 2 slices;
Ice – 50 g;
Cherry.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Calories: 210 calories.

Mix all ingredients. In this case, ice must be added. It gives you a feeling of freshness, and in combination with the other ingredients an unforgettable and very aromatic smell and taste will appear. Place several cherries on a special cocktail umbrella and attach to the glass.

Naturally, you should start thinking about cooking and creating a menu in advance. Accordingly, preparation of dishes and necessary equipment should also be carried out in advance.

Celebrating the New Year 2018 promises great prospects and good luck, happiness, love and tenderness. You should definitely meet him in beautiful outfits at a solemnly decorated, bright and incredibly tasty festive table.

One more thing tasty dish to the New Year's table - in the next video.

Very soon the Fire Rooster, who ruled the outgoing year according to the eastern calendar, will give way to the patroness of the New Year - the Yellow Earth Dog. This animal has a kind, cheerful and flexible character. The dog is friendly to people and is always ready to play. So astrologers promise in advance that the year will be more positive and easier. Unless the patroness of the year remains hungry! How to set the New Year's table in order to appease the Yellow Earth Dog and attract good luck, prosperity and success into your life?

What should you put on your holiday table?

2018 should be celebrated at a rich table, which should be set taking into account the tastes of the patroness of the year. It’s good that the Dog is an omnivorous creature. But still, the main place should be given to meat in all its forms.

Oven-baked boiled pork, pork knuckle, grilled steaks, chops, aromatic tender kebab, bird - goose, duck or domestic chicken, baked whole. Various meat pates, sausage and ham cuts, salads with meat or poultry and jellied meat. It’s especially great if New Year’s dishes are prepared taking into account the tastes of the hostess of the year: baked ones are suitable rack of pork ribs or veal on the bone, if cutlets - then Kiev style and on the bone, if steaks, then with blood.

In addition, on the New Year's table 2018, any cuts of sausage or ham, as well as various meat snacks and salads.

The second condition that must be met is the color scheme of the treats. They should be bright, with a predominance of warm colors, especially yellow and orange. Therefore, fresh and baked vegetables are welcome: yellow and orange bell peppers, corn cobs, delicious rosy potatoes, red tomatoes. For the sake of color, you can even decorate the table with small pumpkins.

The Dog is also partial to fruits, especially bright ones. Be sure to place a large vase on the table containing oranges, tangerines, pears, apples, bananas and persimmons. It is also good to cut melon and papaya into pieces, or prepare bright fruit canapés.

Dogs are very friendly with children and share their love for sweets. Therefore, there should be a lot of different desserts on the table and sweet pastries, especially at home. After all, the dog loves the comfort of home and homemade goodies. But chocolate is not welcome, because dogs cannot eat it!

What should not be on the New Year's table

As you know, dogs are not very fond of cats. And they don't like cat food either. This applies primarily to fish, especially those that have a lot of bones. Therefore, if you absolutely need fish on the New Year's table, choose varieties that have a minimum of bones. It is advisable to bake and serve it whole, with head, tail and fins, since in the east this symbolizes abundance and wealth.

I would like to hope that among the readers there are no lovers of Korean cuisine who are ready to try exotic National dishes from dog meat. Need I say that this the right way anger the Dog!

Korean food is generally not welcome on the New Year's table. It is also forbidden to cook dishes from broken noodles, because in the east, where the Yellow Earth Dog comes from, they believe that longevity depends on the length of the noodles. So don't shorten it!

You should also not tease the Dog with cooking hot dogs (for obvious reasons) or any fast food in general. Dogs are great lovers of home comfort and homemade food. So, the more treats you have, prepared with love and with your own hands, the better.

It is also undesirable to put carbonated drinks on the New Year's table - the dog is at least indifferent to them. An exception may be traditional New Year's champagne. But it is better to replace beer, lemonades and kvass with compotes, fruit drinks and juices.

The patroness of the year does not welcome strong alcoholic drinks either. Surely you have ever observed how dogs do not like drunk people! Therefore, it is better if there are white and red wines, mulled wine or, on the table, extreme case, liqueurs. It is clear that this does not suit everyone, but forewarned is forearmed.

Serving and decor

Table setting to celebrate the Year of the Yellow Earth Dog should be done in warm, bright colors, with a predominance of yellow, orange and all earth colors - from sand and ocher to noble dark wood.

One of the respectable and elegant options is a white tablecloth and gilded cutlery. As well as table accessories and decor with gilding. But then it is better to avoid combining all this with silver, that is, with gray. Fruits and vegetables on the table, as well as the color scheme of all other dishes, will add brightness.

Another, more democratic option is a riot of colors in warm tones. There are so many housewives, so many options! It will turn out very fun and elegant!

There must certainly be a figurine of a dog on the holiday table. You can get by with a soft toy, then its place is not on the table, but at the table, for example, on a separate chair or on the sofa, among the guests. It is very good if there is a live dog in the house. Just don’t overdo it with treats, trying to please her on New Year’s Eve! Otherwise, the four-legged friend, stunned with happiness, will need the help of a veterinarian the next day.

And remember that the dog loves to play and have fun, he really does not like despondency and stiffness. Therefore, food is only part of the holiday. Be sure to plan fun competitions, dancing and walking, outdoor games in the frosty air or a slide. Then the Dog will be absolutely satisfied with you and will bring a lot of joy and real success in the new year!

Tatiana Rubleva

As the New Year approaches, the question of what dishes to serve on the table arises. Someone stays true traditional dishes, some people love the annual variety, and there are those who prepare a festive table in accordance with the approaching eastern horoscope.

Sample New Year's table menu for 2018

Meat is what should be in abundance on the New Year's table. Moreover, its execution should be varied. Below are some options New Year's dishes for 2018.

Meat cuts

What to serve as slices is up to you. It can be smoked meat, any type of sausage, ham, chicken fillet. The meat is cut into thin layers so that the pieces can be easily rolled up if necessary. You can supplement the cold cuts with vegetables, olives or cheese.

Required:

a good piece of pork - 1.5 kg;
carrots - 1 medium size;
garlic - 1 head;
salt, pepper, seasoning for meat - to taste;
sesame seeds - 50 g.

Preparation:

The meat is washed well under water, excess moisture is removed with paper towels;
Peel the garlic and carrots and cut into small pieces. Can be grated;
The prepared meat is pierced with a knife over the entire surface, carrots, garlic and spices are placed in the cuts;
The entire surface of the meat is well rubbed with a mixture of seasonings;
Next, the piece is rolled in a sprinkle of sesame seeds and placed in a baking dish. It is better to choose a deep container, since the meat will release juice during cooking, and the high walls of the dish will not allow it to leak out;
The prepared meat is sent to the oven set at a temperature of 180⁰. They time it for 1.5–2 hours and periodically look at the boiled pork. The released juice can be poured over the meat during baking (about every 15–20 minutes) so that it does not lose its juiciness;
After the time has passed, the dish can be taken out.

The traditional Olivier recipe involves adding boiled sausage. Below is an updated version of the salad.

Required:

chicken fillet - 800 g;
green peas - 2 cans
fresh cucumber - 3 medium-sized pieces;
potatoes - 4 large;
dill - 1 bunch;
mayonnaise - to taste;
salt.

Preparation:

wash and boil chicken fillet;
Drain the water from the can of peas and pour the peas into a bowl;
cut cucumbers into cubes;
Peel, wash and boil the potatoes until tender;
wash the dill and chop finely;
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, season with mayonnaise and salt.
transfer to a salad bowl and serve.

Fish lovers will not remain indifferent to this recipe. For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

lightly salted salmon fillet - 150 g;
potatoes - 3 pcs;
eggs - 2 pcs;
fresh cucumber - 2 pcs;
mayonnaise - to taste.

Cooking process:

Boil the eggs until hard-boiled. Cool, separate the white from the yolk. Grate the white, mash the yolk with a fork and set aside temporarily;
a couple of thin slices are cut from a piece of fish for final decoration, and the rest is finely chopped;
cucumbers are washed and grated;
the potatoes are boiled, peeled and also grated;
All prepared ingredients begin to be laid out in layers: salmon, grated protein, mayonnaise, cucumber, potatoes, mayonnaise, chopped yolk; a previously sliced salmon slice, folded in the shape of a rose, is laid out on top.

It is better to put the salad in bowls or wide glasses. Place the salad in the refrigerator 2 hours before serving.

Required:

veal, beef or pork – 500 g;
carrots – 1 piece;
onion – 1 piece;
zucchini – 1 piece;
bell pepper – 1 piece;
light beer – 200 ml;
grated cheese - the amount is taken to taste;
vegetable or olive oil;
salt, flour, mixture of herbs.

Preparation:

all vegetables are washed and cut into strips;
pour a little oil into a hot frying pan and fry the vegetables for 3 minutes, adding seasonings. Then close the lid and leave to simmer for 10 minutes;
the meat is cut into thin (if possible) pieces, on which vegetables are laid out;
roll the rolls and secure them with toothpicks or thread;
Next, the rolls are rolled in flour and placed in a frying pan. Fry until golden brown;
then add beer and salt, cover with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes;
then sprinkle the rolls with cheese and cover with a lid for another 5 minutes;
At the end of the allotted time, the dish is placed on a plate and served.

Characteristics of the Year of the Yellow Dog

The eccentric, emotional and highly unpredictable year of the Red Rooster is being replaced by the calm and measured year of the Yellow Dog.

This year is characterized by the preservation of family values, so try to devote more time to your family. The Yellow Dog will bring with it the energy of calm, loyalty, reliability, and the desire for a measured lifestyle.

People born in its year will fall under the protection of the Earth Dog. Accompanying success and confidence in the future are their faithful companions for all 365 days.

A dog is a carnivorous animal that prefers meat. Therefore, the New Year's table, prepared to celebrate the year of the yellow earthen dog, should be dominated by meat and fish dishes. Men will appreciate this trend, since the menu will be very satisfying.

So, what should be on the New Year's table:

Meat dishes in hot and cold form: chops, roasts, meat in pots, boiled pork, jellied meat, aspic, baked chicken, fish or pig, and so on and so forth;
All kinds meat salads and snacks;
Give preference to variety cold cuts from any type of sausage, ham, smoked meat;
Sandwiches with caviar and red fish;
Other seafood like independent dish, and as part of salads and snacks.

The menu turns out to be high in calories, but for the New Year you can allow yourself to relax and forget about your figure for a while.

The meat assortment should be diluted with other types of dishes to add variety to the menu. In addition, there are people who do not eat meat: vegetarians, adherents of proper nutrition and diets, people with stomach diseases. In this case, what should they cook so as not to “anger” the Yellow Dog?

In fact, dogs are omnivorous creatures that do not disdain plant foods, so no one will be able to remain hungry on the upcoming holiday. How can you supplement the meat menu?

An excellent alternative to meat would be fish and dishes prepared from it. For adherents of a healthy lifestyle, baked versions of just fish or with the addition of vegetables are suitable. Grilled, fried, jellied fish - everything will fit perfectly into the festive table menu;
Slicing from fresh vegetables- another good addition to the meat menu, especially since vegetables and meat make up delicious combination and complement each other perfectly. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh cabbage salads are in perfect harmony with main dishes;
Dogs, in addition to meat, are very fond of dairy products. Cheese slices, dessert dishes based on cottage cheese and milk should not be an exception from the holiday list;
Don't forget the side dish. Potatoes in any version will perfectly complement meat: tender puree, crumbly boiled or baked potato wedges- these are the options that are given greater preference.

On the eve of New Year's celebrations, it is impossible to ignore the topic of drinks that should complement the festive table.

One of the main symbols of the New Year - champagne - is a must;
Wine is an excellent aperitif before serving main courses, as well as an ideal complement to cheese and fruit;
Lovers over strong drinks they will prefer cognac, vodka, whiskey or rum;
In addition to alcohol, there should be juices, fruit drinks or mineral water, this is also true for those who do not drink alcohol;
It would be unusual to put hot mulled wine on the table, but nevertheless, for the Year of the Dog it is quite acceptable.

The main thing to remember is that the New Year is not a reason to overdo it with alcohol, especially in the coming Year of the Dog. Although these animals love a cheerful mood, they cannot stand drunk people.

As for the menu, to meet the Yellow Dog you should not set the table with purely vegetarian dishes. Place a pair meat dishes, because the dog is a predator and the lack of meat can scare it away.

It is not advisable to place horse meat dishes on the table. Although this is not a familiar or typical type of meat for Russian people, there may still be lovers horse sausage who should refrain from using it on New Year's Eve. Dogs react restlessly to horses, accompanying their appearance with deafening barks.

Since a dog is a representative of domestic animals, it is undesirable to celebrate the holiday outside the walls of your home. Give preference to a family circle of relatives and friends.

To celebrate the New Year 2018, give up dark and gloomy colors: black, gray, brown and others. Dress in bright, festive outfits, mostly yellow.

Also, the Year of the Dog should not begin with quarrels, so maintain harmony and calm in the family.

In order for the New Year's guest in the form of a Dog to be satisfied with the meeting with the owners of the house, she needs to be appeased in every possible way. For example, decorate the holiday table accordingly. And it concerns not only the prepared dishes, but also the table decoration.

One of the options would be a decoration in the form of a dog figurine, which will fit perfectly among the dishes.

You can also get creative with the dishes, namely make sandwiches in the shape of a cute dog’s face or design a salad in the shape of an animal.

Lucky will be those who master the art of carving, that is, the ability to cut various shapes from vegetables and fruits. This creativity is suitable for decorating hot dishes.

Decorating cakes in the shape of a cute animal will not leave any child indifferent, and adults will be delighted too.

To attract good luck into your destiny in the coming year, pay attention to table setting. But this does not mean that the table should be “full” of exquisite cutlery and serving accessories.

Since a dog is a domestic animal, the table decoration should be arranged in accordance with the family atmosphere. Simplicity and comfort - this is what will please the “energetic guest”.

Preference for serving should be given to one of the options below:

Table decoration in rustic style. In other words, in a rustic style. What it will look like: a table covered with a cotton or linen tablecloth; ceramic dishes, preferably white; Wooden bread bins, vases and napkin holders can be placed. Glasses and glasses are plain. Place several wooden spoons on the table. In general, make serving as close to a home atmosphere as possible;
If, nevertheless, you gravitate toward everything refined, then use gold in table settings. This does not mean that the dishes should be made of gold; combine this color with white. Ceramic plates with gilding, glasses and glasses with gold frames. The main thing is not to overdo it.

Use mainly yellow, white and gold colors for serving, which correspond to the coming year of the Yellow Earth Dog.

New Year is a fireworks display of emotions, a fabulous mood, the smiles of loved ones, the aroma of pine needles, tangerines and, of course, a festive table. In every family, preparations begin long before its onset. 2017 is the year Fire Rooster.

According to legend, this bird is energetic, ambitious and temperamental. Let's try to figure out how to create a menu and decorate the New Year's table to butter the proud Rooster.

What should be on the table in the New Year 2017?

The Fire Rooster is a proud, but somewhat selfish bird. So it is important to remember that, like any leader, he values active and enterprising people. Make a menu long before the celebration, then he will see that you are happy about his presence.

First of all, you should refuse any varieties of poultry on the table. Chickens, turkeys, geese, quail and ducks should remain prohibited. The second prohibition is chicken eggs. To get out of the situation in the famous Olivier salad, they can be replaced with quail. Most people won't even notice the substitution, but for gourmets it will be a pleasant surprise.

But the Rooster will rejoice a large number vegetables You can make a salad, slice them, stuff them, or prepare a delicious side dish. Please note that this year's color is fiery, so give preference to red vegetables and fruits on the table.

The rooster is an omnivorous bird, so meat on the table will be very useful. Remember that food should not be too fatty, you should also avoid fried foods. Roosters are active, so it's worth preparing light and nutritious meals. But about strong alcohol will have to forget.

What should you give preference to:

Low-fat meats;
Vegetables and fruits;
Light salads;
Seafood;
Asian cuisine;
Fish;
Low alcohol cocktails;
Wine or champagne;
Any desserts (without alcohol and fatty creams).

Features of table setting and decoration

Table decoration should be thoughtful. This is important not only from an aesthetic point of view, but will also please the symbol of the year. Remember that details are very important, because Roosters are very pedantic. Give preference to everything natural and beautiful.

Oddly enough, the rooster will not be happy with a red tablecloth; on the contrary, it should be light, pastel shades. White, golden, beige or pink varieties are suitable. Napkins should be chosen to match the tablecloth. It is better to give preference to rag options rather than paper ones, since the Rooster loves everything elegant;
The services can be anything, but they must be beautiful. So if you decide to celebrate the New Year outdoors or in a public place, take real glasses, plates and forks with you;
According to tradition, on the central part of the New Year's table it is necessary to place a container with sprouted wheat or oats;
Be sure to place candles on the table. Give preference to the red or gold option. The Rooster will be especially pleased with elegant handmade candles. This will give him confidence. That he is a long-awaited guest in your home.

Hot holiday dishes

New Year's pie with meat

Ingredients	Quantity
boiled beef -	500-600 g
frozen puff pastry -	package
red bell pepper -	1 PC.
onions -	1 head
olives (pitted) -	20 pcs.
heavy cream (20 percent or more) -	2-3 tbsp.
sunflower oil (plant) -	2 tbsp. l.
butter (unsweetened) butter) -	20-25 g
quail eggs -	8 pcs.
finely chopped greens (parsley/celery/dill) -	3 tbsp. l.
Cooking time: 45 minutes	Calorie content per 100 grams: 240 Kcal

Vegetables are cut into cubes and fried in sunflower oil. Beat eggs, herbs and cream (don't forget to add salt and pepper).

The dough is divided into two parts and rolled out. You will need a round mold (22 cm in diameter). The bottom layer fits into the mold. Vegetables and meat are laid out on top (alternately). Then everything is poured with sauce.

Several pieces are laid out on top butter. Cover with a second layer of dough. The edges are overlapped by technicians. A small hole is made in the center to evaporate excess steam.

Beautiful bird figures are cut out from the remaining dough and placed on top of the pie. Plain water is suitable for gluing. The pie is baked for about 45 minutes at medium heat (180ᴼ).

Shish kebab in eggplant

To prepare this unusual dish you will need:

500 gr. pork tenderloin;
4 medium-sized eggplants (choose firm fruits);
1-2 tsp. paprika;
6 tbsp. l. soy sauce;
Vegetable oil.

The meat is cut like a shish kebab, into large cubes. Then it is marinated for 1-2 hours in soy sauce with the addition of paprika and pepper (allspice can be used). There is no need for salt as soy sauce is very salty so it is best not to add it.

The eggplants are washed, the stalk and the top layer on one side are cut off. The core is removed. You should get a boat with a thick bottom and walls. Then they need to be soaked for about half an hour in highly salted water. After which they need to be dried.

Use a skewer to pierce the eggplant along the center of the cut stem. Meat is strung on it inside. Then stretch the skewer so that the tip appears on the other side of the eggplant. Cook in the oven (200-220ᴼ) for about half an hour.

Salads for the New Year's table 2017

We present to your attention several interesting recipes that will decorate any table.

Meat salad “He” (Korean recipe)

For this dish you will need:

400 gr. meat (beef or lean pork);
1-2 tbsp. l. soy sauce;
2-3 tbsp. l. vinegar (15-20% strong);
1 onion;
350 gr. fresh carrots (if the core is dense, it is better to remove);
3 tbsp. l. butter (sunflower or sesame);
4 tbsp. l. greens (green onions/dill/thyme).

The meat is cut into thin long strips of worms.

Carrots are grated on a special grater for Korean cuisine (long shavings) or cut with a knife.

The onion is chopped into thin half rings.

The meat is fried in oil until the moisture evaporates. The remaining ingredients are mixed in a bowl.

Then fried meat is added there. Don't forget to season with salt and pepper. IN original recipe There should be a lot of pepper, but adjust the spiciness to suit you.

Salad "Paradise"

For this salad you need to take:

1 fresh pineapple;
1 head of red onion;
1 long-fruited cucumber;
tsp lemon juice;
2 tsp. sand sugar.

The pineapple is peeled and cored. Then cut into medium cubes. Then the onion and cucumber are cut into small pieces. Lemon juice is mixed with sugar, pepper and salt.

All ingredients must be mixed and left in a cool place for an hour. Then you can serve, remembering to carefully stir again to distribute the lemon juice more thoroughly. For decoration, you can use sprigs of parsley or dill.

Salad with nuts

For this masterpiece you need:

2 large tangerines;
1 carrot (medium size);
2-3 apples;
Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts or a mixture);
5 tbsp. raisins (seedless);
0.5 tsp. cinnamon;
2 tbsp. l. lemon juice.

Sweet sauce:

2 tbsp. l. honey;
1 tbsp. l. lemon juice.

Unsweetened sauce:

2 tbsp. l. tablespoons of oil (olive or sunflower, odorless);
2 tbsp. l. lemon juice.

Rub the carrots into short strips. Raisins need to be treated with boiling water and kept in it for several minutes. The nuts are chopped (not very finely) with a knife; if almonds and hazelnuts are used, it is better to get rid of the hard skin.

Then they need to be slightly heated in a frying pan or in the oven (do not fry). Apples are cut into long bars and sprinkled with lemon juice.

Meanwhile, the tangerine is peeled. If necessary, each slice is cut in half. After this, the salad is decorated with tangerine and sprinkled with raisins.

Snacks for New Year 2017

Let us give, as an example, several recipes for snacks that will please the Fire Rooster.

Cod liver balls

This appetizer will be perfect for any holiday table. So, what is required:

1 jar of cod liver;
2 boiled potatoes;
50-60 gr. cheese (hard or semi-hard);
1-2 onions;
6 boiled quail eggs;
Greenery;
2 tbsp. l. soy sauce;
3-4 tbsp. l. sesame seeds.

Onions, herbs and eggs are finely chopped. The cheese is passed through a fine grater. Potatoes and liver are mashed with a fork. All ingredients are mixed and seasoned with soy sauce.

Sesame seeds need to be fried in a dry frying pan. Then the balls are formed. Each of them collapses into sesame seeds. When serving, garnish with herbs.

Stuffed tomatoes

To prepare this bright, tasty and beautiful snack you will need:

6 tomatoes (small);
200-250 gr. cheese;
2-3 cloves of garlic;
2 tbsp. l. (depending on taste) finely chopped greens;
4 tbsp. l. sour cream.

The top part of the tomato is cut off (preferably in a curly shape, in diamond shapes). The pulp is removed. The cheese is passed through a grater. The garlic is finely chopped or passed through a press. After this, you need to mix all the ingredients, not forgetting to add the tomato pulp.

Season and add salt as desired. Then the resulting tomato baskets are filled cheese filling. The tomatoes are decorated with a drop of sour cream and a leaf of greenery.

Cake and cocktail: let's sweeten New Year's Eve

The cake is the centerpiece of the table. We are offering to you interesting recipe, which everyone will like.

Chocolate brownie

You need to take the following list of products:

2 tbsp. flour;
¾ tbsp. cocoa;
2 cups granulated sugar;
Baking powder packaging;
1 tsp. salt;
1 tbsp. sunflower oils;
1 tbsp. water;
Tutu vanilla sugar or vanillin on the tip of a knife.

For the most delicate cream:

200 gr. whipped cream (30 percent fat or more);
50 gr. powdered sugar.

For the glaze:

100 gr. chocolate bar;
25-30 gr. butter

Place all ingredients except cream in a bowl and mix thoroughly. The mass should be homogeneous without lumps. You can use a mixer with dough mixing attachments (screw-shaped) and mix everything at low speed.

The oven is preheated to 180ᴼC. In a circle (preferably springform) the prepared dough is poured out. Everything is baked for about half an hour (the surface should stop shining). The cake is then removed from the mold.

While it cools you need to prepare the chocolate. It needs to be melted in a water bath along with butter. Then apply the glaze to the cake and place it in the refrigerator for 16-20 minutes. While the glaze hardens, you need to whip the cream with powder.

The cake is tamed with cream roses and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

Cocktail “Fantasy”

Among the drinks for the New Year's table in 2017, we will present you with a recipe for the perfect cocktail that is suitable for celebrating the coming year.

For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

8 peaches;
A bottle of sparkling wine (rose or white);
50-100 gr. sugar (adjust the amount to your taste);
50 ml. cognac

The pits are removed from the peaches. Then they are baked for about 15-17 minutes in the oven at 180ᴼC. After this they need to be allowed to cool. Then rub through a sieve or grind in a blender.

Mix all ingredients except wine. And fill the glasses a third full. Pour sparkling wine on top. Mix with a cocktail spoon. If desired, you can decorate with peach slices.

Here it is interesting menu you can compose to please the Fire Rooster and surprise your guests.

The most important thing is not to forget that you need to celebrate the New Year with those who are dear, then your smile will be sincere, and this will the best gift for unauthorized birds.