Source: Bit24, AdobeStockWhat could be better than watching a movie or series with a plate of your favorite snacks? And they don't have to be store-bought. Many original snacks can be easily prepared at home. We've gathered 15 of the most delicious recipes for you!
1. Potato Sticks
Source: pinterest.comMuch better and more interesting than any chips.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 50-80 g hard cheese, 1 tbsp potato starch, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender, mash them into a puree, and mix with starch. Add grated cheese and spices, then mix again. Place the potato puree in a bag, roll it into a flat layer the thickness of the future sticks, and put it in the freezer for about half an hour. After that, cut into strips and fry the potato sticks until golden brown on both sides.
2. Baked Vegetable Chips
Source: dzen.ruYou can make chips not only from potatoes but also from other vegetables this way.
You will need: 1 sweet potato, 1 zucchini, 1 beetroot, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, Provence herbs.
Preparation: Slice all vegetables thinly. Arrange them on parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Then sprinkle the chips with salt and Provence herbs, and return them to the oven for another hour to an hour and a half at 100-120 degrees Celsius.
3. Cheese Balls
Source: livejournal.comExcellent with any sweet, savory, or spicy sauces.
You will need: 300 g hard cheese, 2-3 eggs, 150 g flour, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Grate the cheese, mix it with eggs and flour. Optionally, add spices, garlic, or herbs. Form small balls, roll them in breadcrumbs, and deep-fry until golden.
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4. Lavash Chips
Source: dzen.ruThe quickest and yet very delicious snack.
You will need: 2 sheets of lavash, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp 20% sour cream, 150 g hard cheese, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, sour cream, spices, and aromatic herbs. Grate the cheese. Cut the lavash into small pieces, arrange them in a single layer on parchment paper, brush with the egg mixture, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the chips for 5-7 minutes in the oven at 160-170 degrees Celsius.
5. Chips with Korean Carrots
Source: vkusnahka.ruJust a few minutes – and it's ready to serve.
You will need: 1 pack of chips, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g Korean carrots, 2-3 sprigs of dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely chop the dill, cut the Korean carrots, and grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Mix everything with mayonnaise and place the mixture on the chips.
6. Shrimp Spring Rolls
Source: ok.ruServe the finished spring rolls with soy sauce or sweet chili.
You will need: 4 sheets of rice paper, 150 g peeled cooked shrimp, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 2 lettuce leaves, 2 tsp teriyaki sauce.
Preparation: Cut vegetables and lettuce into julienne strips. Soak rice paper in water according to package instructions. Place lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and shrimp in the center of each sheet. Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and roll up the spring rolls.
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7. Guacamole
Source: cookpad.comConvenient to eat in tartlets, with corn chips, or pieces of lavash.
You will need: 2 avocados, 1 red onion, 2 chili peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lime or lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 sprigs cilantro, salt, spices.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the avocados. Finely chop the onion, chili, and garlic, mince the cilantro. Mix everything together, drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and mash using any convenient method. Season with salt and spices to taste.
8. Canned Chickpea Hummus
Source: pinterest.comHummus will be an excellent addition to a simple vegetable platter.
You will need: 1 cup canned chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 1 clove garlic, 3 sprigs parsley, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp water, paprika, cumin, rosemary, salt.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a blender and thoroughly blend the hummus until smooth. Season to taste. If needed, add a little more water or oil for the right consistency.
9. Crackers with Crab Spread
Source: rutube.ruSnacks on crackers will always be delicious, crispy, and very appetizing.
You will need: 150 g crackers, 150 g crab sticks, 100 g processed cheese, 4 eggs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs until hard. Grate the eggs, cheese, and crab sticks, mix everything with mayonnaise. Spread the mixture on a cracker and cover with a second cracker, prepare the rest of the mini-sandwiches in the same way.
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10. Lavash Roll with Red Fish
Source: dzen.ruA hearty snack that will be very appropriate for watching a movie.
You will need: 1 sheet of lavash, 200 g lightly salted salmon, 200 g cream cheese, 2 tomatoes, 1 bunch of dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix cream cheese with lemon juice and chopped dill. Spread this mixture on the lavash and arrange thin slices of salmon and tomatoes. Roll tightly, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for several hours. Then cut into individual pieces.
11. Puffed Rice
Source: fb.ruIt will take a little time to prepare, but it turns out no worse than cinema popcorn.
You will need: 1 cup round grain rice, 50 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil rice in a large amount of water until slightly overcooked but not sticky. Drain it, spread it in a single layer on parchment paper, and bake for 1.5-2 hours in the oven at 80-100 degrees Celsius.
After that, fry the prepared rice in small batches in hot oil. There should be enough oil for the rice to float. As soon as the rice puffs up, immediately transfer it to paper towels and start with a new batch.
12. Breadsticks
Source: dariasaveleva.comAlso known as grissini. The perfect snack for a series!
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 ml water, 0.5 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients, pour in warm water with olive oil, and knead the dough. Leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, then roll it into a thin rectangle, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and press lightly.
Fold the top third towards the center and sprinkle with sesame seeds again. Fold the bottom third towards the center, sprinkle again, and press. Cut the dough into strips, lightly twist them around their axis, and roll in sesame seeds once more. Bake the long and thin grissini for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
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13. Mini Pizzas from Puff Pastry
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe filling for mini pizzas can be absolutely anything.
You will need: 500 g ready-made puff pastry, 300 g sausage, 200 g hard cheese, 100 g gherkins, 100 g tomato sauce, 100 g mayonnaise.
Preparation: Roll out and cut the puff pastry into individual squares. Spread them with mayonnaise and arrange sliced sausage with gherkins. Drizzle with tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the pizzas for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Garlic Croutons in the Oven
Source: cookpad.comThe easiest snack recipe, and you definitely have the ingredients at home.
You will need: 500 g bread, 50 ml olive oil, 50 g garlic, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, pressed garlic, salt, spices, and aromatic herbs. Thoroughly coat the bread slices with this mixture and cut them into cubes or sticks. Arrange everything in a single layer on parchment paper and bake the croutons for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 190-200 degrees Celsius.
15. Crispy Chickpeas with Paprika
Source: dzen.ruAnd for an even more aromatic snack, use smoked paprika.
You will need: 300 g chickpeas, paprika, salt.
Preparation: Soak chickpeas overnight and then boil until tender. Drain the water, let them cool and dry, then mix with salt and paprika. Arrange the chickpeas in a single layer on parchment paper and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Stir occasionally during baking.