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.
How sometimes you want to treat yourself to something delicious and satisfying for breakfast! I offer you a fragrant, juicy and hearty omelet with cheese and ham. It is prepared in a few minutes, the result is amazing!
A light and very healthy dish, it can be served with a home-made lunch, dinner and on a festive table, it also successfully harmonizes with strong drinks. This recipe combines a bright taste, fast cooking and minimal processing of products.
Hello, dear cooks!!! I treat you to a wonderful cheese dish in a crunchy bun, flavorful, spicy cheese. In English, this dish is called Cheesy Cod Loaf. The preparation is very simple, the main thing is a lot of cheeses and necessarily melted cheese-Philadelphia, Druzhba cheese, etc. The whole recipe is according to your taste of cheese. You can also prepare it for a festive table, for a large family dinner, and unusually for unexpected guests. Come on in!
Quite an interesting salad, both in preparation and in combination of products. It will decorate your festive dinner and make an excellent company for red sparkling wine.
To be honest, I still do not get tired of being amazed at how sometimes a very unusual and new dish turns out from ordinary and familiar combinations! Come on in, help yourself!
Everyone has long been familiar and favorite salad with egg and radish can be significantly improved by just adding a couple of ingredients that will open the taste of familiar products in a completely different way 🙂 Removing the mayonnaise from the dressing, the salad may well be an excellent option for those who follow a diet.
The salad according to this recipe turns out very tasty with fresh spring notes. The harmonious combination of ingredients, fast cooking and affordable products make it versatile. And on holidays for every day.