Planning a New Year's Eve feast? This selection of savory recipes, perfect for a dinner party of six, might just be what you need.
Recipe 1: Foie Gras Bites
This is a light and gracious starter. Gather these ingredients:
- 200g of foie gras
- 6 thin slices of baguette
- 30g of peach jam
- 1 fresh red pepper (optional)
Toast the bread slices, place thin squares of foie gras and a dab of peach jam on top. Add a thin strip of pepper for extra flavor.
Recipe 2: Salmon Tartare
A fresh and tangy dish. Here's what you need:
- 500g skinless salmon fillet
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tabasco (optional)
Mix the juice of 1.5 limes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash the avocados and stir into the mixture. Add tabasco and additional lime juice if you prefer an extra kick. Cut the salmon into small cubes, layer in glasses, top with the sauce, and refrigerate until serving time.
Recipe 3: Mini Burgers
These are a crowd pleaser. Here's your shopping list:
- 200g roast chicken
- Fig jam
- Onion compote
- 250g T55 flour
- 30ml milk
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Mix baking powder with warm milk and sugar, let it sit for a while. In the meantime, combine flour and salt. Add yeast, warm water, olive oil, and start kneading. Let the dough rise, divide into 20 balls, and bake at 200C for 15 minutes. Once cooled, cut in half and fill with onion compote, roast chicken, and fig jam. A delightful combination of sweet and savory!
Recipe 4: Savory Tartlets
A luxurious treat. Here are your ingredients:
- 2 puff pastries
- Smoked salmon
- Mascarpone
- Caviar
- Chives
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Cut the pastries into 20 discs, put them in the freezer, and bake at 180C for 30 minutes. Top each tartlet with mascarpone, smoked salmon, chives, caviar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. An elegant appetizer!
For your dinner party, we advise serving 8-12 pieces per guest as appetizers. The quantity can be adjusted considering the weight of the main course. Dessert ideas have not been discussed in this article. These recipes can be modified based on the number of guests. Happy cooking!