When it comes to organizing a buffet, you need to carefully plan the menu. At the same time, you need to choose dishes that do not require the supply of cutlery. Typically, on such tables you can see burgers, small sandwiches , mini cakes and fruit pies. Snacks for the buffet should be "one bite", and also not to get your hands dirty. Below are the most interesting ideas for such dishes.
Sandwiches with Cucumbers and Salmon
Smoked salmon sandwiches are widespread on any holiday tables. Just put a piece of fish and sliced cucumbers on slices of bread, cut the crusts and give them a square, rectangular or triangular shape. You can also make them a real work of art. For this simple buffet dinner you need:
- 250 grams of butter;
- 250 grams of softened cream cheese;
- 3 small cucumbers;
- 1 loaf of wheat bread;
- 150 grams of smoked salmon, cut into thin strips;
- 1 small can of capers.
How to do it?
Set aside 2 tablespoons of softened cheese. Combine the rest with butter in a medium-sized bowl. Beat until smooth and lush. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Thinly chop the cucumbers with a peeler. Brush the slices of bread with a cream cheese mixture. On half of them, lay strips of cucumber. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out as many circles of bread as you can.
Cucumber circles are the bottom of your sandwich. Put on top the remaining slices, smeared only with cheese-oil mixture. Thus, the layering of the sandwich from bottom to top should be as follows: bread, cheese, cucumber, cheese, bread.
Cut the remaining strips of cucumber in half lengthwise. Wrap them around sandwiches. If necessary, use two slices to overlap each other. Put slices of smoked salmon on top, garnish with drops of deferred cheese and capers. As you can see in the photo, the snack for the buffet table is very beautiful.
You can use any type of cucumber. But remember that some varieties have too hard peels and large seeds that should be removed.
The second option is sandwiches with fish
Red fish can also be served on open sandwiches. For the second version of the buffet appetizer you need:
- 1 loaf of bread for toast;
- 2 cucumbers;
- 150 grams of smoked salmon;
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions;
- 1 small bunch of mint leaves;
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, soft ;.
- 4 tablespoons room temperature oil.
How to make them?
Wash the cucumbers. Cut them into slices as long as slices of bread. Mix the butter with the onion, spread this mixture on the bread. Gently place the slices of cucumbers on top. Cut the crusts from all 4 sides, then, depending on your preferences, cut the sandwiches into 4 squares, 2 rectangles or triangles. Put a small amount of soft cheese on each sandwich as a glue for smoked salmon. Roll up small pieces of fish to give them the shape of roses, lay on top of the cheese. Garnish the finished snack with mint leaves.
Egg salad with dill and onions
Portion salads are also a good idea for buffet dinners. Usually they are served on toasts or in tartlets. For this simple snack you need:
- 8 hard boiled eggs;
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise;
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard;
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill;
- salt and pepper;
- green onion, finely chopped;
- 1 small can of olives, chopped;
- 1 loaf of sliced white bread.
Cooking Egg and Onion Salad
Crush the eggs with a fork or grate them. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and dill. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Using a round cookie cutter, make circles of slightly dried bread. Put egg salad on top of the bread, garnish with onions and olive slices.
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Simple recipes for snacks for the buffet are the most common. It is a good idea to quickly set the table for guests. To make such an appetizer beautiful and comfortable, serve it in tartlets. Just mix the skinless grapefruit slices and avocado pulp and place one tablespoon per serving.
Mini pizza
Make pizza according to your favorite recipe in the form of portioned slices. To do this, during the preparation of the dough, cut it into circles with a cookie cutter or the walls of a glass, then fill it with filling and bake. It is advisable to use halves of cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes.
Chocolate covered strawberries
This recipe with photo snacks for a buffet was often offered by professional chefs. White chocolate looks very nice, but during the melting process it may become too soft. If this happens, just mix it with thick cream, turning it into a ganache. You can also use a mixture of different types of chocolate by dipping different parts of strawberries into it.
For the original recipe you will need:
- 2 tablespoons sugar;
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel;
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel;
- white chocolate - 170 grams, sliced into slices;
- 16 large ripe strawberries.
Cooking Chocolate Strawberries
Cover the large baking sheet with foil. Combine the sugar and citrus zest in a small bowl. Wait until sugar is wet.
Put the chocolate in a small bowl set over a pot of slightly boiling water. Melt to a liquid state, remove from the stove. Holding the strawberries over the edge, dip 2/3 of the berries into the chocolate and shake the excess back into the bowl. Sprinkle citrus sugar on all sides, put on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining berries, chocolate and sugar. Leave to harden for 30 minutes.
If you ruined the white chocolate, just heat a little thick thick cream to a boil, mix with chocolate, leave for a minute, and then whisk until smooth. Such a mixture will not be hard as icing, but it will turn out delicious.
Portion pie with cream, raspberries and bananas
Relevant and sweet snacks for the buffet. Typically, such cakes are served on such tables. The combination of custard and bananas is a win-win. Especially delicious is a dessert with the addition of fresh raspberries or strawberries. To do this, you will need:
- 3 large egg yolks;
- 1 large egg;
- 140 grams of granulated sugar, divided into 2 parts;
- 50 grams of corn starch;
- a pinch of salt;
- 450 ml of whole milk;
- 50 grams of unsalted butter, diced;
- 3 very ripe bananas;
- 170 ml whipped cream with one tablespoon of sugar.
Additionally:
- 1 large sponge cake or sand cake;
- 3 cups raspberries;
- 1/2 cup berry jam of your choice;
- juice and zest of one lemon.
How to make such a dessert?
In a medium bowl, beat the yolks and egg until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix 70 grams of sugar, corn starch and salt. Add the mixture to the eggs and beat until smooth.
In a medium saucepan, heat milk, butter and remaining sugar, bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the milk mixture in a slow stream into the egg mass, constantly whipping. Pour this mass into a saucepan and cook, stirring all the time, until it thickens and begins to boil. Boil for 30 seconds, constantly and quickly whisking with a spoon to break any lumps and eliminate the taste of starch. Remove from the stove and strain the cream in a medium container, place it in a large bowl of ice water and mix thoroughly. Once the mass has cooled, peel the bananas and pass them through a sieve. Mix mashed potatoes with custard.
Whip heavy cream with one tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form. Put them in custard and mix. Stretch the plastic film on the surface of the custard. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
How to collect this delicious snack for a buffet?
Combine jam, lemon juice and zest. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to it.
Cut the cake into even squares. Spread the dessert in the following layers: cake, jam, custard, raspberries. You should have enough ingredients to repeat this sequence twice.
Lavender Cupcakes
This is another interesting recipe for snacks for the buffet. This is an original dessert that will appeal to everyone who loves the taste and smell of lavender. If you cannot find such syrup, you can take any other. The main thing is that it has a strong aroma.
For a portioned dessert you will need:
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus a little for the molds;
- 4 large egg whites;
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar;
- 6 tablespoons whole tablespoons;
- 1/4 cup almond flour;
- 1 tablespoon lavender syrup.
How to make a fragrant dessert
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Melt the butter in a skillet over moderate heat until it turns golden brown, stirring often. It takes 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, sugar, plain and almond flour in a medium bowl until the mass is smooth and smooth. Pour the syrup into the mixture. Add brown oil, whisk until completely mixed.
Put the dough in each prepared dish. Bake until the tops are dry. It takes about 12 minutes. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and gently tap on the molds. Place cupcakes on a rack to cool.