Source: Artem, AdobeStockFor such a bright and tender holiday as March 8th, you definitely want to cook something special. Catch a selection of the best recipes for hot dishes, salads, appetizers, and desserts for every taste!
1. Yogurt Cake
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA huge plus of this cake is that it's no-bake.
You will need: 120 g shortbread cookies, 50 g butter, 350 g berry yogurt, 15 g gelatin, 150 ml heavy cream, 75 ml water.
Preparation: Crush the shortbread cookies in a blender and mix with melted butter. Press the base into a mold. Soak gelatin in water according to package instructions, pour it into the yogurt and whisk lightly. Separately, whip the cream until soft peaks form and gently fold it into the yogurt. Pour this mixture over the cookie base, refrigerate until set, then decorate to taste.
2. Salmon Bruschetta
Source: tomesto.ruA delicious, simple, and quick snack especially for March 8th!
You will need: 100 g baguette, 100 g salmon, 100 g cream cheese, 50 g feta cheese, herbs.
Preparation: Toast baguette slices in a dry pan. Mix both types of cheese, season to taste, and spread on the baguette. Top with slices of salted or smoked salmon and garnish the bruschetta with herbs.
3. Chicken Fillet with Pineapples
Source: dzen.ruA classic, but so delicious, it's simply irresistible.
You will need: 800 g chicken fillet, 340 g canned pineapples, 200 g hard cheese, 50 g mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into cutlets, pound them, season, and place on parchment paper. Spread with mayonnaise and top with pineapple cubes or rings. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Layered Salad with Chicken Liver
Source: attuale.ruGarnish the finished salad with grated egg yolks and herbs. You can arrange them to form flowers.
You will need: 250 g chicken liver, 150 g mushrooms, 150 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 3 eggs, 2 potatoes, 2 carrots, 3 sprigs green onion, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Roughly chop the onion and mushrooms, fry until cooked, and add the chicken liver. Fry together for another 7-10 minutes until done, season to taste, pass everything through a meat grinder, and let cool.
Boil eggs, potatoes, and carrots. Mix grated carrots, cheese, and a spoonful of mayonnaise. Finely chop potatoes, egg whites, green onions, and mix with another spoonful of mayonnaise. Layer potatoes, chicken liver, and carrots with cheese. Sprinkle the salad with grated egg yolks.
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5. Sour Cream Cake "Mosaic"
Source: karamelcafe.ruAnother light and beautiful cake that even a beginner can handle.
You will need: 200 g cookies, 3 packets of colorful jelly, 500 g sour cream, 1 glass sugar, 20 g gelatin, 10 g vanilla.
Preparation: Prepare colored jelly according to package instructions and refrigerate until set. Similarly, dissolve gelatin in a glass of warm water. Whisk sour cream with sugar and vanilla using a mixer, add gelatin, and whisk again. Cut the colored jelly and break the cookies. Line a mold with cling film and layer the colored cubes and cookies, pouring sour cream over them. Refrigerate the cake until set.
6. Cod Liver Pâté
Source: blogspot.comWe recommend serving the pâté with toasted pieces of French baguette.
You will need: 220 g cod liver, 3 eggs, 30 g mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil eggs until hard-boiled and grate them. Mince garlic and herbs, mash cod liver with a fork, and thoroughly mix or blend all ingredients.
7. Turkey with Tomatoes in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comYou can use chicken, but turkey fillet is juicier.
You will need: 400 g turkey fillet, 80 g cherry tomatoes, 100 ml cream, 60 g hard cheese, 40 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the turkey, season, place in a baking dish, and pour cream over it. Leave for half an hour and then add cherry tomatoes on top. Mix grated cheese with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the dish. Bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Tartlets with Crab Sticks
Source: postila.ruWe suggest presenting crab salad in a maximally elegant and festive way.
You will need: 100 g crab sticks, 3 eggs, 60 g hard cheese, 80 g canned corn, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 10-12 tartlets.
Preparation: Boil eggs and finely dice all ingredients or grate them on a coarse grater. Add corn, dress the salad with mayonnaise, and spoon into the tartlets.
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9. Tender Salad with Chicken and Prunes
Source: vk.comTo make the prunes softer, first steep them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
You will need: 200 g chicken breast, 70 g prunes, 1 cucumber, 2 eggs, 50 g walnuts, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil or bake chicken breast, and separately boil eggs. Dice or julienne all ingredients, chop the nuts, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
10. Honey Cake "Figure Eight"
Source: klublady.ruTo make it easier to cut the cake layers, prepare a cardboard stencil in advance.
You will need: 1 egg, 80 g sugar, 40 g honey, 1 pinch salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 200 g flour, 50 g butter, 450 g cream cheese, 200 g white chocolate, 200 ml 33% cream, jam, fruits, berries.
Preparation: In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, and butter, and heat until dissolved. Add baking soda, mix, and remove from heat. Let cool slightly, beat in the egg, and mix with a whisk. Gradually add flour, knead the dough, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Roll out the dough into thin layers, cut them into figure eights, prick with a fork, and bake in the oven for 3-4 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Whip cream until stiff peaks form and pour in melted white chocolate, continuing to whip.
Gently mix the resulting ganache with cream cheese. Transfer the cream to a pastry bag, spread over the cake layers, and assemble the cake. Decorate with berries, fruits, jam, or chocolate.
11. Chicken Breast in Coconut Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThis is an excellent recipe if you're craving something more exotic for March 8th.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 1/2 onion, 200 ml chicken broth, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 lime, 1 bunch cilantro, 250 ml coconut milk, chili flakes, spices, olive and butter.
Preparation: Roughly chop the chicken, season, and fry for just a couple of minutes in a mixture of oils until golden. Set the chicken aside, in the same pan, fry finely chopped onion until soft, then add garlic, chili flakes, sugar, and broth.
Bring to a boil and add lime juice and zest. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, pour in coconut milk, and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat. Place the chicken in this sauce and cook until done, covered, for another 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle the dish with chopped cilantro.
12. Salad with Smoked Chicken and Korean Carrots
Source: ideireceptov.ruA piquant and vibrant salad for the festive table.
You will need: 400 g Korean carrots, 1 smoked chicken, 200 g canned corn, 5 sprigs dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely chop the smoked chicken, mince the Korean carrots, and chop the herbs. Add corn and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
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13. Salmon Steak in the Oven
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe ideal main course for March 8th – very beautiful and appetizing.
You will need: 1 salmon steak, 25 ml lemon juice, 1 tsp soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, thyme, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Drizzle the salmon steak with lemon juice, rub with oil, soy sauce, and spices to taste. Place on parchment paper and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Homemade Raffaello
Source: honey-way.ruMade at home, these candies turn out even more delicious.
You will need: 100 g almonds, 120 g shredded coconut, 200 g condensed milk, 130 g butter.
Preparation: Whip softened butter with a mixer, add condensed milk, and whip again. Add most of the shredded coconut, mix the mass, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Form small balls, insert an almond into each, roll in the remaining shredded coconut, and refrigerate again.
15. Eggs Stuffed with Sprats
Source: postila.ruA good alternative to simple and boring sprat sandwiches.
You will need: 6 eggs, 160 g sprats, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs until hard-boiled, let them cool, and cut in half. Separate the yolks and mash them with a fork. Mince the sprats, mix with the yolks and mayonnaise, and stuff the eggs with this filling.
16. Philadelphia Rolls
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor such a special occasion as March 8th, you can even make your favorite rolls yourself.
You will need: 1 cup round rice, 1 cup water, 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 0.25 tsp salt, 125 g Philadelphia cream cheese, 600 g salmon, 20 g green onion, 1-2 cucumbers, nori.
Preparation: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and let cool covered. Cut cucumber and part of the salmon into thin strips, and green onion into feathers. Slice the remaining fish thinly.
Wrap a sushi mat with cling film and place half a sheet of nori, add a layer of rice, press firmly, and flip the nori upwards. Place cream cheese, strips of cucumber, fish, and green onion on the nori, and carefully roll the sushi with the rice on the outside. Wrap with salmon slices and roll again to press them firmly. Prepare the remaining rolls in the same way and cut them with a knife slightly moistened with water.
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17. Potatoes with Meat in the Oven
Source: za-edoy.ruYou can use any meat for this recipe – to your taste.
You will need: 500 g meat, 900 g potatoes, 20 g green onion, 20 g butter, 200 g hard cheese, 1/2 cup cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat, pound it, and mix with spices and minced garlic. Leave for 15 minutes, place in a buttered baking dish, and sprinkle with chopped green onion. Thinly slice the potatoes using a vegetable peeler, season, and layer on top. Pour cream over everything and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Fruit Salad with Kiwi and Nuts
Source: volgastory.ruA sweet salad for March 8th, which can also be decorated with whipped cream or chocolate.
You will need: 1 pear, 1 apple, 1 canned peach, 1 banana, 1/2 orange, 1 kiwi, 100 g walnuts.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop all fruits. Toast nuts in a dry pan, coarsely chop them, and mix the salad. You can dress it with sour cream or yogurt.
19. Layered Salad with Shrimp and Crab Sticks
Source: malinika.ruIt's hard to find a layered salad that would be even better suited for such a holiday.
You will need: 150 g peeled shrimp, 100 g crab sticks, 2 potatoes, 2 tomatoes, 2 eggs, 40 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, eggs, and shrimp in advance. Grate the potatoes and layer them first, spread with mayonnaise. Top with diced tomatoes, then grated egg whites.
Spread with mayonnaise again and layer with chopped crab sticks. Again, spread with mayonnaise, layer with grated cheese, spread again, and sprinkle the salad with grated egg yolk. Arrange the cooked shrimp beautifully on top.
20. Baked Avocado
Source: pinterest.comThe best way to start March 8th with a delightful festive breakfast!
You will need: 1 large avocado, 100 g tomatoes, 100 g cucumbers, 40 g red onion, 3 sprigs cilantro, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, spices, aromatic herbs, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pits, and brush the cut surface with oil and grated garlic. Season and bake the halves in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Finely chop the remaining vegetables and cilantro, dress with the remaining oil, and drizzle with lemon juice. Spoon the resulting filling into the baked avocado halves and sprinkle with aromatic herbs.