Cold and hot snacks are light dishes that are served before a meal to enhance appetite or for an aperitif. These are sandwiches, tartlets, various mini rolls, pates… A lot depends on their presentation: an original and appetising snack prepares guests for what the feast will be like. Homemade snacks and buffet snacks are usually fresh, cooked or pickled vegetables, mushrooms, meat, fish, sausages, canned meat and fish, eggs or cheese. Festive snacks are especially popular, especially festive snacks for the New Year.
The role of these treats should not be underestimated – served to the table on time, they complement the main dishes; at the same time, despite the simplicity of execution, they can surprise with taste qualities and a bright presentation. Among the variety of possible options, you can find dishes that also relate to snacks, but for the preparation of which you will need free time and knowledge of certain tricks.
Suitable snack recipes are chosen based on compatibility with the main menu and availability of opportunities – this applies to both time and a set of products. You can prepare an appetizing treat from a minimal set of ingredients – there are economy options that will look advantageous at any festive table. At the same time, do not forget about savory delicacies, such as salted red fish, and about exquisite and original dishes, such as dried salmon meat or shrimp in bacon.
Of course, in an office environment, a snack can adequately replace the main course. This is what happens most often. Then the preparation of a delicious snack can be made more refined or vice versa — simpler. You can choose several feeding options: cold and warm. For example, tacos (corn tortillas) with fish and grapefruit sauce, grilled vegetables at home, pickled eggs, mussels in white wine sauce, celery caviar and parmesan lollipops. Hot and cold snacks are perfect for a house party, banquet or picnic in nature. Many dishes are prepared in 15 minutes.
Additionally, you can use tartlets, putting salads or any other filling in them. If you are expecting guests, then snacks are prepared without fail and served with drinks. Then the cook will have to think over the combination of all the snacks served and their number on the table, take care of how to prepare a snack at home. Whatever the reason, we offer you the best snacks, recipe ideas that will help you out even in the most seemingly unpredictable situations.
In autumn, hot red pepper is available on the markets. I always make a jar or two of this pickled hot pepper for the winter. It can be served as an addition to a plate of pickles, add to salads, sauces. As an addition to meat cuts, it is very good, or as an independent snack for lovers of spicy. This pepper is moderately sharp, it has an average pleasant sharpness. But, according to the same recipe, you can also preserve chili peppers.
I have always been attached to mussels. Most likely because I tried them pickled in a jar for a long time, but the idea to fry in a pan with garlic turned out to be a bomb. Ideal for pasta and of course delicious for beer.
This fast food is very popular at picnics, both children and adults. A great option for a snack. These envelopes can be prepared in advance at home and only reheat on the grill, and give them a more appetizing look.
Let’s fool around a little, cooking a big black Burger with grilled Turkey, bright vegetables and different sauces. A riot of colors and a fun group – a great picnic. Recommend.
Try this liver snack, it is prepared in a steamer and it does not contain a drop of oil. This, of course, can not be called a pate in full, because, due to the lack of oil, there is no plasticity that is inherent in all pates. But those who are on a diet, sometimes do not have to choose much. In my opinion, this is a great alternative to the classic liver pate. Yes, and you can take a picnic with you, spread on bread or wholemeal bread.
Turkey nuggets are a great option for a picnic, you can add them to a vegetable salad, you can eat them dipped in your favorite sauce, and of course they are loved by children.
The salad is very juicy and delicious. Chicken fillet, pineapples, apples combine well and make the salad light. If desired, you can replace mayonnaise with low-fat sour cream.