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.
For lovers of herring and not so much. A delicate, creamy terrine for your pleasure. Apple gives a refreshing and light taste. You can cook and serve with a side dish, or you can eat it just like that.
Juicy, tender, fragrant, very simple and delicious pie with a filling of young cabbage and chicken. Fast and not troublesome to prepare, affordable and budget.
Tender dough and delicious filling. There are many variations of cabbage pie. I have tried many variants of “aspic” pies, this is the most successful dough.
Special pastries, there are many varieties of such pies, but the principle of their preparation is the same. I bring to your attention a sooo delicious cake. Delicious and simple. With young greens, it’s just lovely!
Minced meat dishes are very family and always favorite: cutlets, meatballs, cabbage rolls, terrines, casseroles. I suggest you try meat balls in sweet and sour Moroccan sauce, which are quite easy to cook even in Siberia… Come, help yourself and please your family and friends with a warm spring mood!
Diet chicken, ham or baked diet terrine. One of the simplest dishes, or homemade ham, call it what you want, that I have ever cooked. And not only in terms of preparation, but also in composition. Terrine turns out juicy, tender and dietary. And for those who lose weight, and for those who follow a diet for gastrointestinal diseases. Holidays are coming soon, and this terrine will help you out, even if you can’t do it without frills, as it has helped us out more than once. This dish is served hot and with cold cuts. It’s delicious both this way and that way!!!
The recipe for this snack is very simple. You can safely cook this dish for a festive table or for every day. It turns out delicious and satisfying. You will be glad that you have prepared this snack.
The dessert is filled with an airy creamy mousse with lemon notes, covered with a generous layer of citrus fudge, the taste is complemented by caramelized candied fruits. In my family, without exaggeration, even those who are completely indifferent to pancakes are delighted with him. I sincerely hope you enjoy it!
It is prepared cold or hot. I made a pancake terrine with vegetable Coolie sauce in a hot way. As a filling, I chose beotile – finely chopped chicken liver and stomachs (in France it is often used as a filling for pies, in combination with spices served on sandwiches)
A great snack if you have unexpected guests on your doorstep. A very delicate, light snack for a festive table. The taste is creamy, pleasant. Having prepared this snack, your guests will be delighted.