Source: Geshas, AdobeStockFortunately, 2025 is the Year of the Green Snake, which is considered practically omnivorous, so this time you can do without any special restrictions on the festive table. Read more about delicious appetizer recipes for New Year 2025 in our selection below!
1. Lavash Roll with Crab Sticks
Source: rutube.ruMake sure to let the roll soak before serving.
You will need: 3 sheets of lavash, 300 g crab sticks, 3 eggs, 150 g hard cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Boil and finely chop the eggs, mix them with mayonnaise. Grate the cheese and mix it with chopped herbs, garlic, and mayonnaise. Add a little more mayonnaise to the grated crab sticks.
Spread the first lavash sheet with cheese and roll it up. On the second, spread the eggs and wrap the first roll in it. On the third, add the crab filling, and wrap the entire preparation in this sheet. Wrap everything in cling film, refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then slice into individual portions.
2. Cucumber Rolls with Cottage Cheese
Source: cookpad.comLight appetizers made from fresh vegetables are the best solution for celebrating New Year 2025!
You will need: 400 g cucumbers, 400 g cottage cheese or cream cheese, 100 g thick yogurt, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, thick yogurt, chopped herbs, and garlic. Slice cucumbers into thin, long strips and roll the prepared filling into them.
3. Cottage Cheese Spread with Crab Sticks and Bell Pepper
Source: koolinar.ruServe the finished spread on bruschettas, toasts, or in tartlets.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 300 g crab sticks, 200 g thick yogurt, 100 g bell pepper, 1 bunch dill, garlic, paprika, salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients and blend until smooth. Season the spread to taste.
4. Sandwiches with Avocado and Red Caviar
Source: pinterest.comWhat New Year's celebration would be complete without red caviar sandwiches?
You will need: 1 baguette, 2 avocados, 150 g cream cheese, 150 g red caviar, herbs.
Preparation: Slice the baguette and lightly spread with cream cheese. Add thin avocado slices, and on top of them, red caviar. Garnish the sandwiches with herbs.
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5. Cucumber Canapés with Salmon and Shrimp
Source: AdobeStockFor decoration, you can additionally use small green grapes.
You will need: 2 long cucumbers, 3-4 avocados, 150 g lightly salted salmon, 150 g peeled shrimp, mayonnaise or yogurt.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds 2-3 cm thick and scoop out their centers. Mash the avocado flesh and mix it with finely chopped salmon and mayonnaise. Fill the cucumbers with this mixture and garnish with cooked shrimp.
6. Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach
Source: mirtesen.ruChoose large mushrooms of approximately the same size.
You will need: 12 mushrooms, 300 g ricotta, 2 handfuls spinach, 50 g Parmesan, 2-3 cloves garlic, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop the spinach and mix it with ricotta, garlic, salt, and spices. Fill the mushroom caps with this mixture and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Then bake the mushrooms for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Eggs Stuffed with Cucumbers
Source: mgazeta.comAn original recipe for filling boiled eggs!
You will need: 8 eggs, 150 g cucumbers, 1-2 tbsp thick yogurt, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil, cool, and cut the eggs in half. Mash the yolks with a fork, grate the cucumber, and mix everything with yogurt. Season the filling and fill the egg halves with it.
8. Stuffed Tomatoes with Cheese for New Year's
Source: fb.ruTry mixing different types of cheese – any will do.
You will need: 10 cocktail tomatoes, 200 g hard cheese, 150 g feta, 2 cloves garlic, 5 sprigs herbs, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Grate the cheese on a fine grater, mince the garlic with herbs, and mix everything with feta. If needed, add mayonnaise or sour cream for consistency. Stuff the tomatoes with the prepared filling.
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9. Bell Pepper with Processed Cheese
Source: pinterest.comAnd to make your New Year's table even brighter, use bell peppers of different colors.
You will need: 3 bell peppers, 300 g processed cheese, 3 eggs, 1 bunch herbs, mayonnaise, garlic.
Preparation: Boil and cool the eggs, then grate them along with the processed cheese. Mince the herbs and garlic, season the filling with mayonnaise, and stuff the peppers (with their cores removed) with it. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then slice into rounds.
10. Bruschettas with Salmon and Avocado
Source: dzen.ruSmall bruschettas are much easier to eat and look better on the table.
You will need: 1 baguette, 2 avocados, 150 g lightly salted salmon, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Fry baguette slices on both sides in a dry pan. Mash avocado flesh with a small amount of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Spread the bruschettas with the avocado mixture, add pieces of lightly salted salmon, then garnish the appetizer with herbs to taste.
11. Vegetable Paté from Eggplant
Source: gastronom.ruSimply melts in your mouth, and it's incredibly easy to prepare!
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop the vegetables into medium pieces, fry them together until cooked, let them cool to room temperature, then put them in a blender. Add cottage cheese, garlic, herbs, and spices, and blend the paté.
12. Spinach "Christmas Trees" on Crackers
Source: pinterest.comTo beautifully pipe the mousse into a Christmas tree shape, use a pastry bag.
You will need: 400 g crackers, 300 g cottage cheese or cream cheese, 2 bunches spinach, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, red caviar.
Preparation: Using a blender, finely chop the cottage cheese or cream cheese with spinach and mayonnaise until smooth. Spread this mixture onto crackers and garnish with red caviar.
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13. Crab Balls for New Year's
Source: dzen.ruYou can also roll them in crab flakes, tuna flakes, or chopped herbs.
You will need: 300 g crab sticks, 200 g processed cheese, 4 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs on a fine grater, then grate the processed cheese in the same way. Finely chop or grate the crab sticks, mince the garlic, season everything with mayonnaise and spices to taste. Form into balls and refrigerate for 1 hour.
14. Stuffed Cucumbers with Vegetables
Source: blog.liebherr.comAn excellent alternative to a regular vegetable platter on the New Year's table.
You will need: 6 cucumbers, 300 g cottage cheese, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 1 bunch dill, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Cut the cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out the pulp. Finely chop this pulp, the other vegetables, garlic, and dill, mix everything with cottage cheese, and spoon it back into the cucumbers. Season to taste.
15. Chicken Balls with Grapes and Cheese
Source: lisa.ruA hot appetizer best served immediately with your favorite sauce.
You will need: 800 g ground chicken, 200 g seedless grapes, 150 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1.5 tbsp breadcrumbs, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix ground chicken, grated cheese, minced garlic, sour cream, breadcrumbs, and spices. Form small meatballs and insert a grape into each one. Fry until golden brown, then cook covered over medium heat until done.
16. Lavash Casserole with Chicken and Vegetables
Source: dzen.ruEqually good both hot and cold.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 1 chicken fillet, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 4 eggs, 25 ml heavy cream, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass the chicken fillet through a meat grinder and fry until cooked, stirring. Finely chop all vegetables in the same way, add them to the minced meat and simmer for another 7-10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture. Season and let this filling cool slightly.
Whisk the eggs. Place the lavash in a baking dish and cut the edges at the corners so that four edges hang over the sides. Add the filling to the lavash, pour in the eggs, and fold over the hanging edges, brushing them with cream. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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17. Stuffed Tomatoes with Crab Sticks
Source: koolinar.ruA simple filling to prepare that pairs perfectly with tomatoes.
You will need: 300 g small tomatoes, 100 g crab sticks, 100 g hard cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Grate the crab sticks and cheese on a fine grater, add garlic, herbs, and mayonnaise to taste. Stuff the tomatoes with this filling and serve.
18. Herring Spread with Carrots and Processed Cheese
Source: dzen.ruA delicious and very budget-friendly cold appetizer for New Year 2025!
You will need: 4 fillets of salted herring, 5 carrots, 200 g processed cheese, 100 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Boil carrots until tender and let them cool. Pass the herring and boiled carrots through a meat grinder, grate the processed cheese, and mix everything with soft butter and spices. If desired, you can pass everything through the meat grinder at once.
19. Stuffed Eggs with Herring and Beets
Source: pinterest.comEspecially for when classic herring under a fur coat has become tiresome.
You will need: 12 eggs, 150 g salted herring fillet, 150 g beets, mayonnaise, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil eggs and beets in advance, then peel and cut the eggs in half. Grate the beets, finely chop the herring, mince the herbs, and mash the yolks with a fork. Mix the filling, season, dress it with mayonnaise, and stuff the egg white halves with it.
20. Bruschettas with Tomatoes and Basil
Source: cookpad.comLet's continue to decorate the New Year's table with fresh vegetables!
You will need: 1 baguette, 400 g tomatoes, 4 sprigs basil, 2 cloves garlic, 50 ml olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the tomatoes, drain excess juice. Add minced basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and spices. Toast the baguette slices in a pan or oven and arrange the filling on them.