Preparing for any celebration, every hostess, of course, wants to surprise the guests with original treats. Sandwiches for the festive table and cold snacks have become traditional and indispensable dishes. But their taste can be each time unique and special. Due to what? Try to combine new products and use seasonings, dressings, spices.
Snacks, canapes, sandwiches, tartlets - cooking secrets
These dishes are always a table decoration, as they attract attention with the original design and brightness of the products used. You prepare sandwiches for the festive table or other snacks, always follow a few rules to create harmonious taste dishes:
- do not use more than 3-4 ingredients, otherwise you can "go too far";
- these dishes cannot be prepared in advance, as they will lose their attractive appearance and freshness;
- Be sure to use seasonings and spices for pungency;
- Do not be afraid of new recipes, often different products in combination with each other very well harmonize.
Original combination - raspberry jam, horseradish and mustard
These sandwiches for the festive table will appeal to real gourmets, as they have a unique piquant taste. They combine the incompatible - sweetness and pungency, which makes them extravagant.
Products:
- bread slicing or loaf;
- raspberry jam;
- bacon;
- Dijon mustard;
- horseradish;
- parsley.
The technology of making sandwiches:
1. The most important thing in this recipe is dressing. It is she who gives the dish an original taste. Combine raspberry jam, Dijon mustard and horseradish. It is advisable to take horseradish fresh, home-made - a real savory snack will be provided. Make the mustard yourself (below is a recipe for cooking).
2. Lubricate sliced slices or loaf with the prepared mixture.
3. Roll up the bacon and place it on a sandwich.
4. Lubricate again with top dressing.
5. Garnish with greens.
Dijon mustard - a popular dressing for salads and sandwiches
Cold snacks and sandwiches for the festive table will have a unique and rich taste, if Dijon mustard is one of the ingredients. How does it differ from ordinary? Aroma and spicy taste, successfully combined with meat and vegetables, which makes it especially attractive for use in salads and snacks. We offer you one of the many recipes for this spicy dressing.
Structure:
- mustard powder - 50-60 g;
- honey - 1 tbsp;
- dry white wine - 200 ml;
- water - 100 ml;
- garlic - 1-2 cloves;
- onions - 1 pc;
- vegetable oil - 1 tsp;
- tomato paste - 1 tsp;
- salt.
Cooking:
- Prepare the marinade: finely chop the onion and garlic, mix with honey, pour water and wine. Cook over low heat for 5-8 minutes. After cooling, strain the mixture.
- Pour mustard powder into the marinade and beat with a mixer, add vegetable oil, salt and tomato paste, mix well.
- Cook the resulting mass over low heat until thickened.
- Arrange the cooled mixture in jars and store in the refrigerator. Now it takes time to “ripen” the mustard. Only after 2-3 days a unique spicy taste appears.
Festive snacks and sandwiches with Dijon mustard are always liked by guests due to piquancy and a special aroma, becoming the highlight of the feast.