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.
Yes, the combination is strange, but it’s worth trying – one marinade for both crab sticks and mozzarella. The night will stand in the refrigerator and on the table. This is delicious and unusual! Try it!
In Bulgaria, this dish can be found in most restaurants and cafes. Cooking it at home is very simple. It goes well not only with a glass of wine, but also for Breakfast, with sweet tea. I generally like a combination of sweet and salty.
I knew for sure that I would grill avocado, but only on coals and marinated with a seasoning that includes oregano and juniper berries. To say that it is delicious, it is nothing to say and very sorry that we did so little.
What is the best way to complement a barbecue or grilled meat? Of course, vegetables, fresh or baked. I want to show a very simple version of cooking eggplant on the grill. Fast and affordable. Due to the dill sauce, the vegetable will become juicy and spicy. You can also pair the eggplant with zucchini, and add coriander or parsley to the dill.
I offer you a recipe for awesome, quickly pickled cucumbers with mint. Even if you are against mint, it is there, as such, not heard at all, just a balanced refreshing taste.
Another dish for eggplant lovers. You can serve it with boiled potatoes or alcohol, and just with a fresh tortilla will be delicious. The number of ingredients is approximate, adjust the recipe to suit yourself.
Delicate cauliflower with the aroma of smoke-and asks for your mouth! I suggest an unusual way to prepare cauliflower, which will be a great side dish for meat or an independent dish)
