Source: Brent Hofacker, AdobeStockAs New Year's approaches, you want to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere rather than spend time and effort on lengthy preparations. So, we've taken care of some of the planning for you and prepared a sample menu for the upcoming Year of the Dragon 2024. The rules are simple – more vegetables, meat, and fish, and less canned goods and smoked meats.
New Year's Appetizers 2024
Appetizers always provide the main variety for the New Year's table. You can make many different kinds, so we want to offer you several excellent options.
Tartlets with Crab Sticks and Corn
Source: attuale.ruRegular ready-made tartlets will work, although you can bake them yourself.
You will need: 1 package ready-made tartlets, 200g crab sticks, 200g canned corn, 1 cucumber, 1 egg, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the egg and finely chop all ingredients. Add corn, dress with mayonnaise, and spoon the filling into the tartlets.
Deviled Eggs with Herring
Source: novyefoto.ruDeviled eggs are always a simple but very successful appetizer for the New Year holidays.
You will need: 5 eggs, 120g lightly salted herring fillet, 60g pickled cucumbers, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Hard-boil the eggs, cut them in half, remove the yolks and mash them with a fork. Grate the pickled cucumbers, finely chop the herring, mince the herbs, and mix everything with mayonnaise and herbs. Stuff the egg halves with the prepared filling.
New Year's Cucumber Appetizer with Red Caviar
Source: youtube.comWhen else to prepare appetizers with red caviar, if not for New Year's?
You will need: 2-3 long cucumbers, 100g cream cheese, 1 jar red caviar, 1 handful olives, 2 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs dill, 1 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Mix cream cheese, finely chopped olives, garlic, dill, and mayonnaise. Slice cucumbers thinly, spread this filling, and roll them up. Top each with a spoonful of red caviar.
Greek Canapés on Skewers
Source: attuale.ruInstead of heavy sandwiches, we suggest making these simple and vibrant vegetable canapés.
You will need: 1 long cucumber, 200g feta cheese, 200g cherry tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1-2 handfuls olives.
Preparation: Cut cucumbers and feta into roughly equal slices. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice bell pepper separately, and thread everything onto skewers in any order. Drizzle the finished canapés with oil and balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Red Fish Rolls with Cream Cheese
Source: almode.ruWe recommend using lightly salted red fish for this.
You will need: 120g red fish, 6 tsp cream cheese, 10g lemon, parsley, spices.
Preparation: Mix cream cheese, chopped parsley, and spices. Roll the filling into thin slices of red fish and garnish the appetizer with lemon pieces.
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New Year's Salads 2024
Can you imagine a New Year's table without salads? No, and neither can anyone else. For New Year's 2024, it's recommended to avoid overly heavy recipes, so here are some alternatives!
Chicken and Mushroom Salad
Source: dzen.ruA hearty yet almost diet-friendly salad.
You will need: 200g chicken fillet, 200g mushrooms, 200g bell pepper, 200g cucumbers, 100ml natural yogurt, 2 tbsp grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the chicken and shred it. Slice the mushrooms and sauté them. Thinly slice the vegetables, mix everything, and dress the salad with yogurt, mustard, and spices.
Cod Liver and Rice Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA very light and delicious salad that can be served as is or in tartlets.
You will need: 1 can cod liver, 2 eggs, 100g rice, 1 bunch green onions, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice and eggs. Grate the eggs, mash the cod liver, and finely chop the green onions. Mix the salad and dress it with mayonnaise and spices.
Squid and Corn Salad for New Year's
Source: pinterest.comA beautiful salad that will elegantly complement your festive New Year's table.
You will need: 1 squid body, 1 cucumber, 2 tbsp canned corn, 2 eggs, 10g green onions, 2 sprigs dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the cleaned squid body for 2 minutes in boiling water and cut into strips. Slice the cucumber the same way. Boil and arbitrarily chop the eggs, finely chop all the greens, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
Chicken and Orange Salad
Source: volgastory.ruAnother recipe for a hearty chicken salad, but this time more piquant.
You will need: 500g Korean carrots, 1 chicken breast, 4 eggs, 3 oranges, 150g hard cheese, sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked and shred it. Boil the eggs and grate them along with the cheese. Lightly chop the Korean carrots. Peel the orange segments, removing the membranes, and chop the flesh. Mix the salad and dress it with sour cream or mayonnaise to taste.
Pumpkin and Spinach Salad
Source: brazeiro-vrn.ruThis bright and colorful salad is appetizing just by its appearance!
You will need: 500g pumpkin, 200g spinach, 150g feta cheese, 100g walnuts, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp each honey and balsamic vinegar, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, mix it with a tablespoon of oil, honey, and spices, and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Then, place the baked pumpkin on chopped spinach, add feta cubes and chopped walnuts. Drizzle the salad with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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New Year's Hot Dishes 2024
The hot dish is the star of the entire New Year's table, so it deserves special attention. Take note of our recipes!
Cod in Sour Cream with Cheese
Source: simpleslim.ruOther white fish that your family enjoys will also work for this recipe.
You will need: 500g cod fillet, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 100g sour cream, 100g hard cheese, 2 tbsp grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Sprinkle the cod fillet with lemon juice, season, and place in a baking dish. Mix sour cream, mustard, and grated cheese, and spread over the cod. Bake everything in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
New Year's Turkey in Wine
Source: mirtesen.ruWe recommend choosing dry white wine for a more delicate flavor.
You will need: 1 large turkey, 2 cups salt, 100g butter, 2 onions, 4 celery stalks, 4 carrots, 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence, 1 cup wine, 1 bay leaf.
Preparation: Rub the turkey inside and out with salt, and refrigerate for 12 hours. Then rinse the turkey, brush with half of the melted butter, and place breast-side down on a baking sheet. Stuff it with half of the chopped vegetables and add the bay leaf and spices.
Arrange the remaining vegetables around the turkey on the baking sheet and pour in the wine. Bake for 3.5-4 hours at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven. After 2 hours, flip the turkey, brush it with the remaining butter, and sprinkle with Herbes de Provence.
Chicken Drumsticks with Pear
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThis original New Year's dish is sure to please all your family and guests.
You will need: 6 chicken drumsticks, 4 pears, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 onions, 5 cm ginger, 4 sprigs cilantro, 3g ground white pepper, 2g paprika, 2g curry, 100g brown sugar, 50g butter, salt.
Preparation: Mix sugar, spices, and salt to taste. Pour in 100ml boiling water and let sit for 20 minutes. Separately, sauté the chopped onion until golden, add the chicken drumsticks and fry for another 7 minutes. Tie a piece of ginger, cilantro, and a cinnamon stick together, add to the pan, and pour in the spiced water. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered, over low heat.
Meanwhile, melt sugar in butter, add a little water, and then add pear slices. Caramelize for 7-10 minutes, transfer to the chicken, and bake everything together for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Beef Roll with Bell Pepper
Source: ohotamyasa.ruThis roll is equally good served hot or cold as a sliced appetizer.
You will need: 600g beef, 150g hard cheese, 2-3 bell peppers, spices, 1 tbsp each mustard, olive oil, and soy sauce, 1 sprig rosemary.
Preparation: Prepare the beef by either butterflying it into two thin rectangles or slicing it like cutlets and overlapping them. Pound everything together through plastic wrap.
Sprinkle with spices and add cheese slices, rosemary leaves, and bell pepper cut into strips. Roll into two rolls and secure them with any convenient ties. Brush everything with a mixture of mustard, oil, and soy sauce. Bake the meat rolls in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Pork with Kiwi for New Year's
Source: sovkusom.ruAn original take on classic meat with fruit and cheese.
You will need: 500g pork tenderloin, 2 kiwis, 100g mayonnaise, 150g hard cheese, 1 red onion, spices.
Preparation: Slice the pork into cutlets, pound them, season, and lightly fry on both sides. Place on a baking sheet, spread with mayonnaise, and add separately fried onion rings. Top with kiwi slices, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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New Year's Side Dishes 2024
To further highlight the advantages of the main dish, especially meat, poultry, or fish, you need to choose a successful side dish. We've gathered several New Year's recipes for 2024 for you!
New Year's Potato Puree Christmas Trees
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend decorating these Christmas trees with ornaments cut from bell peppers or other vegetables.
You will need: 500g potatoes, 100g spinach, 120ml milk, 30g butter, 4 sprigs herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender. Chop and sauté spinach until soft in half of the butter. Then blend spinach and herbs, mash potatoes, and mix everything with warm milk, remaining butter, and spices. Pipe the mashed potatoes into Christmas tree shapes using a pastry bag.
Vegetable Side Dish with Cauliflower
Source: youtube.comThis New Year's cauliflower side dish is not only delicious but also quite impressive.
You will need: 1 head cauliflower, 1 bell pepper, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, spices, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup broth, 4 green onion stalks.
Preparation: Divide the cauliflower into florets and parboil them for 3 minutes in boiling water. Arbitrarily chop the bell pepper, mix it with oil, cauliflower, and spices, and place everything in a baking dish. Pour in the broth and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. When serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Thai Fried Rice
Source: blogspot.comFor New Year's 2024, even a simple rice side dish can be made more interesting!
You will need: 2 cups cooked rice, 2 onions, 2 tomatoes, 2 chili peppers, 1/2 head garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion, garlic, and chili, and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add finely chopped tomatoes, fry for another couple of minutes, and pour in the soy sauce. Season to taste, add cooked rice, and fry everything together, stirring.
Baked Pumpkin with Vegetables
Source: dzen.ruPumpkin in its most varied forms is a good winter side dish for all occasions.
You will need: 500g pumpkin, 500g potatoes or sweet potatoes, 1 eggplant, 4 cloves garlic, 2 bell peppers, 1 zucchini, 1 red onion, 200g mushrooms, spices, 40ml olive oil.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium pieces and place them in a baking dish. Add mushroom halves and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with spices, and bake for 45 minutes covered with foil at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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New Year's Desserts 2024
Continuing the tradition of not-too-caloric and heavy New Year's dishes, we suggest similar desserts. Pay special attention to cottage cheese and fresh fruits in various variations!
Cottage Cheese and Coconut Cake with Cherry
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis cake is not only very delicious but also looks incredibly impressive on the New Year's table.
You will need: 2 packages cherry jelly, 400g cottage cheese, 500ml water, 400ml 30% cream, 1 cup frozen cherries, 1 cup shredded coconut, powdered sugar, 4 eggs, 120g sugar, 20g cocoa, 100g flour, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted flour with cocoa and baking powder, mix the dough, and bake the sponge cake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
Prepare 400ml of jelly from one package according to instructions and refrigerate it. Dissolve the second package in 100ml hot water and let it cool slightly. Whip cream with cottage cheese, add 100ml of cooled jelly and half of the shredded coconut. Add powdered sugar to taste and whip again.
Thaw the cherries and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Cut the set jelly from the refrigerator into cubes along with the cooled sponge cake. Place a layer of cream in a mold, then the filling – sponge cake, cherries, and jelly. Repeat with another layer of cream, filling, and cream. Invert the cake, decorate with the remaining shredded coconut, and refrigerate.
Panna Cotta with Mango for New Year's
Source: za-edoy.ruA delicate creamy-fruity dessert with a pleasant vanilla aroma.
You will need: 300ml milk, 300ml cream, 2 tbsp gelatin, 70ml water, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches vanilla, 300g mango.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in a small amount of milk according to instructions. Heat cream with the remaining milk, add sugar, and warm a little more, without bringing to a boil. Add vanilla and pour in the gelatin. Mix everything until smooth, pour the mixture into dessert bowls, and refrigerate. When serving for the New Year's table, top with diced mango flesh.
Gingerbread Cookies on a Stick
Source: pulse.mail.ruDecorate the finished gingerbread cookies with icing or sprinkles.
You will need: 450g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 50g honey, 3 eggs, 140g sugar, 100g butter, 1 tsp each ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Preparation: Place sugar, honey, and butter in a saucepan, and heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add baking soda and all spices, heat until a bright caramel shade, and remove from heat. Add flour and eggs, knead into an elastic dough, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Soak wooden sticks in water beforehand so they don't burn in the oven. Roll out the dough thinly, about 5mm, cut out gingerbread cookies with cookie cutters, and insert the sticks. Bake the cookies on parchment paper in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
Mandarin Muffin
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruIt's hard to imagine a more festive New Year's dessert for 2024. And what an aroma!
You will need: 3 mandarins, 10g butter, 100g sugar, 3 eggs, 200ml kefir, 100ml vegetable oil, 10g baking powder, 220g flour, spices.
Preparation: Peel mandarin segments and lightly sauté them in butter with a spoonful of sugar. Whisk eggs with the remaining sugar until fluffy, add kefir with oil, and whisk again.
Add sifted flour with baking powder and spices to taste. Pour the batter into a mold, arrange the mandarins on top, sprinkle with more spices, and bake the muffin in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes.