Source: Marysckin, AdobeStockValentine's Day is a wonderful occasion to show your loved ones your feelings and care. For example, by preparing a festive lunch or dinner. It doesn't have to be complicated, but it's definitely better to choose beautiful dishes. Discover delicious and elegant appetizer recipes for Valentine's Day!
1. Tartlets with Smoked Chicken and Pineapple
Source: ok.ruThey are ready in just 20 minutes and turn out very delicious.
You will need: 1-2 packages of tartlet shells, 150 g smoked chicken, 280 g canned corn, 250 g canned pineapple, 100 g hard cheese, 4 eggs, 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs. Grate the cheese and finely chop the smoked chicken and pineapple. Add the corn, dress everything with mayonnaise, and spoon the filling into the tartlet shells.
2. Salmon Carpaccio
Source: pinterest.comAn exquisite appetizer especially for red fish lovers.
You will need: 500 g fresh salmon, 20 g chives, 2 tsp capers, 100 ml olive oil, 1 cucumber, 2 lemons, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Place the salmon in the freezer for 1 hour, then slice it into very thin, wide pieces and arrange on a plate. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber into thin ribbons and place them in the center. Scatter the capers. Drizzle the dish with lemon juice, sprinkle with spices, and pour olive oil over it. Finally, sprinkle with chopped chives.
3. Turkey Rolls Baked in the Oven
Source: volgastory.ruA versatile option for both everyday meals and special occasions, like Valentine's Day.
You will need: 400 g turkey, 150 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 30 g mayonnaise, 70 g bacon, 150 ml cream, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey fillet crosswise into two pieces, pound them thin, and season. Mix grated cheese, chopped herbs, garlic, and mayonnaise. Place the filling on the turkey and roll them up. Wrap each roll with bacon strips and place them in a baking dish. Pour cream with spices over them and bake for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe simplest hot appetizer made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 500 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 200 g hard cheese, 1/2 bunch dill, spices.
Preparation: Carefully remove the mushroom stems, finely chop them, and sauté until cooked. Separately, finely chop and sauté the onion. Mince the garlic and dill, grate the cheese, and mix everything together. Season the filling and stuff the mushroom caps with it. Bake them for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Tuna Tartare
Source: pinterest.comWhen else to prepare such an exquisite dish, if not on Valentine's Day?
You will need: 200 g tuna fillet, 1-2 shallots, ground black pepper, 2 green onion stalks, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce.
Preparation: Dice the tuna fillet finely, mince the shallots and green onions, and mix. Add soy sauce and pepper to taste, refrigerate the mixture for half an hour, then arrange on plates. Drizzle the tartare with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.
6. Marinated Calamari
Source: receptisalatov.comAn extraordinary festive appetizer, worthy of a restaurant menu.
You will need: 500 g calamari, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, 1/2 chili pepper, 30 g parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chili sauce, spices.
Preparation: Clean the calamari, slice them into rings, and sauté for just 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Squeeze the juice from the lemon, zest it, and roughly chop the garlic, chili, and parsley. Put all of this into a blender and blend with oil, sauce, and spices. Mix the calamari with the resulting marinade, cover with cling film, and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
7. Blinis with Salmon and Cream Cheese
Source: dzen.ruCut them into serving pieces and serve with skewers for convenience.
You will need: 350 ml milk, 160 g flour, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp salt and sugar each, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 150 g lightly salted salmon, 250 g cream cheese, 1 cucumber.
Preparation: Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Whisk eggs with room temperature milk. Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture, stir the dough until smooth, and fry thin blinis on a lightly oiled pan. Spread the blinis with cream cheese, arrange strips of red fish and cucumber, and roll them up.
8. Shrimp Pâté
Source: ketogenic.comShrimp pâté is prepared in a matter of minutes and is sure to impress everyone.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 200 g butter, 5 tbsp 30% cream, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil the shrimp until cooked, let them cool, and peel. Take the butter out in advance to soften. Blend all ingredients until smooth and refrigerate the pâté.
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9. Julienne with Chanterelles
Source: mirtesen.ruThe classic recipe uses champignons, but for Valentine's Day, we offer a more interesting option!
You will need: 300 g chanterelles, 150 g chicken fillet, 1 onion, 3-4 tbsp sour cream, 1 egg, 50 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the finely chopped onion for a few minutes, then add the washed and sliced chanterelles. Fry them until the moisture evaporates, add the chopped chicken, and fry for another couple of minutes. Spoon everything into julienne ramekins. Whisk the egg, sour cream, and spices, and pour over the julienne. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Tuna Bruschetta
Source: AdobeStockChoose tuna in its own juice – it's tastier and has fewer calories.
You will need: 1 can tuna, 100 g pickled cucumbers, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 20 g green onion, 1 baguette.
Preparation: Slice and toast the baguette on both sides in a pan. Boil and grate the eggs. Finely chop the cucumbers and green onion, mash the tuna with a fork, and mix them with the eggs and mayonnaise. Spoon the filling onto the baguette slices and serve.
11. Chicken Liver Pâté with Cognac
Source: lobsterhouse.ruIf desired, this pâté can also be made from other types of liver.
You will need: 700 g chicken liver, 1 carrot, 300 g onion, 50 ml cognac, 70 g butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil chicken liver until cooked. Mince and sauté the onion with carrot in olive oil. Add the liver, season, and simmer everything together for half an hour over medium heat. Pour in the cognac, simmer until it evaporates, and then transfer everything to a blender. Add soft butter and blend until smooth.
12. Bryndza Spread
Source: newty.ruA wonderful spread for bruschetta and toast, or a filling for tartlets.
You will need: 100 g bryndza cheese, 1 bunch dill, 2 tbsp 15-20% sour cream.
Preparation: Trim the dill stems and finely chop the greens. Mash the bryndza cheese with a fork and mix all ingredients together.
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13. Salmon and Avocado Rolls
Source: stilcs.ruOf course, you can always just order your favorite rolls, but homemade ones are tastier!
You will need: 500 g short-grain rice, 30 g sugar, 10 g salt, 50 ml rice vinegar, 1 package nori, 1 avocado, 200 g Philadelphia cheese, 1 cucumber, 250 g salmon.
Preparation: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Mix rice vinegar, salt, and sugar, season the rice with it, and let it cool. Slice the peeled cucumber, salmon, and avocado into strips. Spread rice on a nori sheet, press it down, and carefully add a little cream cheese and the rest of the filling. Form a roll using a mat and slice it with a wet, sharp knife.
14. Liver Cake
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn impressive appetizer that is perfect for Valentine's Day.
You will need: 600 g beef liver, 250 ml milk, 2 eggs, 1 onion, 4 carrots, 3 tbsp flour, 150 g mayonnaise, 4 sprigs dill, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop one carrot and onion, and sauté until cooked. Blend the sautéed vegetables and beef liver, add milk, eggs, flour, and spices, and blend again. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes, then fry thin pancakes from it on both sides until golden brown.
Grate and sauté the remaining carrots, mix them with chopped dill, minced garlic, and mayonnaise. Spread this mixture between the liver pancakes, assemble the cake, and decorate to your taste.
15. Mussels in White Wine
Source: pinterest.comExquisite dishes can also be very simple and quick to prepare.
You will need: 500 g mussels, 500 g butter, 75 ml dry white wine, 1/2 onion, 1 tomato, chili pepper, 20 g celery stalk, 2 sprigs thyme, spices.
Preparation: Melt the butter, add spices, minced onion, celery, and chili. Add the mussels in their shells and pour in the wine. Add thyme sprigs and simmer everything for 5-7 minutes under a lid over low heat. At the end of cooking, add the chopped tomato.
16. Cherry Tomatoes with Canned Mussels
Source: pokulinarym.ruAn interesting variation of a simple and quick appetizer for Valentine's Day.
You will need: 300 g cherry tomatoes, 100 g canned mussels, 100 g cream cheese, 30 g sour cream, 1/3 purple onion, 1 bunch dill.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the insides with a small spoon. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped dill. Stuff the tomatoes with this filling and insert thin onion feathers and mussels on top.
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17. Baked Pears with Dorblu Cheese
Source: 2023-foto.ruInstead of Dorblu, you can also use any other blue cheese.
You will need: 2 pears, 100 g Dorblu cheese, 4 tbsp honey, 10 g thyme.
Preparation: Halve the pears, remove the cores, and place a piece of cheese in their place. Drizzle the pears with honey, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Crab Stick Raffaello
Source: dzen.ruAn interesting appetizer with a surprise – an olive and nut filling.
You will need: 200 g crab sticks, 150 g hard cheese, 30 g walnuts, 100 g olives, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate and mix the cheese with mayonnaise and minced garlic. Separately, grate slightly frozen crab sticks. Place a piece of nut inside each olive. Form balls from the cheese mixture with an olive inside, roll them in crab sticks, and refrigerate.
19. Mushroom Quiche
Source: pinterest.comYou don't need special culinary skills to bake this savory pie.
You will need: 1.5 cups flour, 125 g butter, 200 ml cream, 1 onion, 150 g hard cheese, 500 g mushrooms, 3-4 tbsp sour cream, 3-4 eggs, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Rub soft butter into flour until crumbly, add sour cream, quickly knead the dough, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Chop and sauté the onion with mushrooms until cooked. Season. Whisk eggs with cream and spices, add chopped herbs and grated cheese.
Roll out the dough, place it in a quiche pan, form the edges, and prick with a fork. Cover with parchment paper, sprinkle with grains or legumes, and bake the crust for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Then add the mushrooms, pour in the custard, and bake the quiche for another half hour.
20. Cucumber Rolls with Crab Sticks
Source: dzen.ruLong cucumbers are essential for slicing into thin, long ribbons.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 3 crab sticks, 2 eggs, 100 g cream cheese, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs. Grate the crab sticks, mince the herbs, mix everything with cream cheese, and season. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons and roll the filling inside them.