How to create a holiday menu at home?

If you decide to hold the celebration at home, you need to prepare an event plan in advance. This should include humorous skits, competitions, fun, gift giving and, of course, a festive menu. In general, it is better to prepare the menu in advance so that there are no surprises during preparation.

Before you start purchasing food for a holiday dinner, you must accurately determine the number of invited guests. Of course, ideally, it would be nice to know the preferences of people close to you, but even if this is a secret to you, don’t be sad, there is a certain list of dishes that guests will definitely like.

The table is divided:

1. Snacks.
2. Salads.
3. Hot or main course.
4. Dessert.
5. Beverages.

Festive dinner recipes for 10 people

The recipes we have selected for you are from the category - inexpensive menu. They are easy to prepare, and all products can be purchased at the nearest market. Despite the fact that a budget dish is inexpensive, cost-effective and easy to prepare, it has an excellent taste that can surprise even the most sophisticated gourmets.

All ingredients are calculated for 10 people, respectively, if the number of guests is less or more, adjust it yourself. For example, for 15 people, do half as much, and for 5 guests, do half as much.

Snacks

Raffaello

We will need:

• Cheese (hard varieties) – 400g
• Boiled eggs – 6 pcs
• Crab sticks – 2 pack
• Garlic – 5 cloves
• Mayonnaise – 300 – 400g
• Lettuce leaves

Cooking:

1. Grate the eggs and sticks on a fine grater.
2. Three cheese on the same grater into the resulting mass.
3. Crush the garlic, add mayonnaise and mix everything very well. The mixture should be thick and elastic.
4. From the resulting mass, roll into small balls.
5. Place the balls on lettuce leaves, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and sticks.

Sliced ​​crab stick roll with lavash

Ingredients:

• Crab sticks – 300g
• Cheeses (hard or medium varieties) or sausages (highly chilled) – 300g
• Garlic – 3 cloves
• Lavash – 4 pieces
• Mayonnaise – 200g
• Greens (dill, parsley)
• Spices

Cooking:

1. Sticks mode for small cubes. Grind the cheese and mix with chopped sticks.
2. Finely adjust the greens, crush the garlic into the resulting mixture and mix everything. Add mayonnaise, spices, mix thoroughly.
3. Spread the finished mixture onto the pita bread and roll it into a roll, wrap it with film and cool. Before serving, cut into equal slices and sprinkle with herbs on top.

Cheese sticks

Ingredients:

• Cheeses (hard or medium varieties) – 350g
• Eggs – 2 pcs
• Vegetable oil – 100g
• Wheat flour – 50-60g

Cooking:

1. Grind the cheese on a medium grater, break the egg, add flour and mix thoroughly. The consistency of the mass should be elastic so that it does not fall apart during the frying process. Using your hands, make small sticks from the resulting mixture.
2. Heat oil in a deep bowl, fry the sticks until golden brown.
3. Place the finished sticks on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve completely cooled.

Salads

Male

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 300g
• Korean carrots – 300g
• Canned mushrooms (champignons) – 400g
• Cheese (hard varieties) – 200g
• Boiled eggs – 5 pcs
• Onions (white) – 2 pcs.
• Mayonnaise – 400g

Cooking:

1. Boil the breast and set aside for a while to cool completely. Finely chop the onion.
2. Breast, cut into small cubes and place on a dish, coat with mayonnaise on top. This is the first layer.
3. Second layer - lay out the onions.
4. Cut the mushrooms into small cubes and place on top of the mushrooms, brush with mayonnaise - the third layer
5. Grate the eggs on a fine grater, distribute over the surface, coat with mayonnaise - the fourth layer.
6. The last layer is to spread the carrots, coat them with mayonnaise, sprinkle cheese on top, grated on a medium grater.

Female

Ingredients:

• Chinese white cabbage – 2 forks
• Canned corn – 2 cans
• Smoked ham – 400g
• Mayonnaise – 300 – 400g
• White croutons with ham – 4 packs

Cooking:

1. Cut the cabbage and ham into strips.
2. Pour the corn, after draining the liquid from the cans, with the ham and cabbage.
3. Add crackers with mayonnaise.
4. Mix everything thoroughly, add salt and spices to taste.
5. It is advisable to prepare the salad before serving, as the croutons will soften over time.

Korean eggplant

Products:

• Eggplants – 4 pcs
• Bell pepper – 5 pcs
• White onions – 2 – 3pcs
• Garlic – 5pcs
• Large carrots – 2 pcs.
• Granulated sugar – 3 teaspoons
• Soy sauce – 4 tablespoons
• Vinegar – 50ml
• Seasoning for Korean carrots – 3 teaspoons
• Cilantro – 10g
• Basil – 10g
• Sesame – 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil – 30 – 50g

Cooking:

1. We wash the eggplants, then cut them into strips, add salt, and leave to settle for about 40 minutes until the juice is released.
2. Cut the bell pepper into strips, cut the onion into half rings, and grate the carrots on a medium grater. If available, a grater is perfect for Korean carrots.
3. Wash the eggplants thoroughly and dry. Then fry for 20 - 25 minutes in vegetable oil.
4. Place the finished eggplants in a container, add the rest of the vegetables, and crush the garlic. Pour soy sauce, vinegar into the resulting mass, add sugar and Korean seasoning. Mix well and leave at room temperature for 3 hours.
5. When the salad is infused, sprinkle chopped herbs on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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1. sweet drinks - don’t hesitate, make compote (cheaper, healthier, especially if you have children);
2. cake, pie, roll (baked goods made with your own hands are tastier, there will be more of them, you don’t have to worry that someone will be embarrassed to take a second piece);
3. beef or pork meat, in some recipes replace it with chicken (the taste of the food will not change, the savings are noticeable);
4. cold appetizers require special attention (preparing many of these dishes will save not only the family budget, but also time for preparations for the celebration; choose those that will complement the main course well and decorate the festive table decoration).

Hot or main course

Layered potatoes

Ingredients:

• Medium potatoes – 25 pcs.
• White onions – 5pcs
• Chicken drumstick – 10 pcs
• Cheese (hard varieties) – 500g
• Mayonnaise – 400 – 500g
• Spices
• Greenery

Cooking:

1. Chopped onion into half rings, marinate in mayonnaise.
2. Potatoes in small slices, marinate in mayonnaise.
3. We also marinate the chicken drumstick in mayonnaise.
4. The ingredients should remain in the marinade for 2 hours. Then place a layer of potatoes on a baking sheet, a layer of onions on it, and a layer of chicken drumstick on top.
5. Cook in the oven at 200 – 220 C for about an hour.
6. 5 minutes before removing, sprinkle with grated cheese and spices. When the cheese is completely melted, remove from the oven and sprinkle with herbs.

Chicken with buckwheat, baked in the oven

Ingredients:

• Chicken legs or other chicken meat – 10pcs or 800g
• Buckwheat – 2 cups
• White onions – 2 pcs
• Seasoning for chicken with spices – 2 packs

Cooking:

1. Wash buckwheat well and fill with cold water.
2. Hams, thoroughly washed and dried. After drying, put in a baking bag, add seasoning, mix well. Leave to marinate for 20 - 30 minutes.
3. Cut the onion into medium half rings.
4. Add onions and buckwheat to the baking bag. After mixing well, place the bag on a baking sheet, tying it tightly so that no air gets in, so the dish will cook in its own juice.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 - 200 C, place the baking sheet on a low level, if necessary, you can raise it to medium.
6. The dish takes about an hour to prepare.
7. When serving, remove from the bag, place on plates, decorate with herbs, and serve.

Swiss Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 15pcs
• Smoked meat – 400g
• Cheese (hard varieties) – 400g
• Vegetable oil – 100g
• Ground black pepper to taste

Cooking:

1. Boil the potatoes, peel them, and let cool.
2. Grate the potatoes on a medium grater, add pepper and salt.
3. Cut some of the smoked meat into medium cubes and add to the potatoes. Mix everything well.
4. Heat the oil over high heat. Reducing the heat a little, distribute the potatoes with the smoked meat along the bottom of the frying pan. After the potatoes are fried until golden brown, press them to the bottom with a spoon.
5. Mode remaining meat into cubes. Grate the cheese on a medium grater.
6. Place cubes of smoked meat on the fried potatoes. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese on top.
7. Cover with a lid and place on the stove. The cheese will begin to melt in 5 – 7 minutes. As soon as all the cheese has melted, remove from the stove and open the lid.
8. Before serving, cool slightly and garnish with herbs.

Chicken coat

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken breast – 1.5 – 2 kg
• Tomatoes – 4 pcs.
• Bulgarian sweet pepper – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 6 cloves
• Cheese (hard varieties) – 300g. (We will prepare 150g with the filling, and 150g to sprinkle on top)
• Wheat flour – 1 cup
• Mayonnaise – 8 tablespoons
• Greenery
• Meat seasonings
• Vegetable oil 100 – 150g

Cooking:

1. Cut the breast into portions, 2cm thick.
2. Salt each portion, sprinkle with seasoning and beat.
3. Dredge the fillet on both sides.
4. In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry until golden brown.
5. Cut tomatoes and bell peppers into small cubes.
6. Chop the greens.
7. Crush the garlic and mix with vegetables and herbs.
8. Grate the cheese on a medium grater. Add half to the prepared vegetables, season with mayonnaise, salt, mix well.
9. Cover the baking sheet with cooking paper and lay out the chopped portions of chicken. Spread the resulting mixture onto each piece.
10. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes at a temperature of 180 - 200 C. The cheese should be completely melted and golden brown.

How to get everything done

A properly selected holiday menu at home will allow a woman among her friends and family not to feel like a service staff. Instead, enjoy the solemnity of the moment with everyone without feeling tired. Divide the cooking into two days.

There is a lot to do the day before guests arrive:

1. Boil, chop the ingredients for salads (season with mayonnaise before serving);
2. Fry chops, cutlets (heated in the microwave to taste like freshly cooked);
3. Prepare stew, vegetables stuffed with minced meat (heat before serving);
4. Bake a cake, pie or roll (you can choose an easy version of the recipe, accessibility does not mean that it will not be tasty);
5. Prepare puff salads (soaked overnight, they will only taste better).

There is still a lot to be done before the guests arrive, but having completed these tasks, we can say with confidence: the hostess will make it much easier for her to host the holiday.

Dessert

Cake "Honey"

Ingredients:

To prepare the dough:

• Egg – 4 pcs
• Granulated sugar – 150g
• Honey (liquid) – 6 tablespoons
• Baking soda – 2 teaspoons
• Wheat flour – 3 – 3.5 cups

To prepare the cream:

• Sour cream, with fat content no more than 24% - 800g
• Powdered sugar – 1 cup

Cooking:

1. Prepare the dough. Mix honey, eggs, sugar until smooth.
2. Sift the flour, add soda, add everything to the resulting mixture.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pour the resulting dough into a mold covered with cooking paper.
5. Oven, preheat to 180 - 200 C, bake for 20 - 30 minutes.
6. Preparing the cream. Pour the powder into the sour cream and beat well with a blender or mixer.
7. Remove the finished cake from the oven, cool slightly and cut into three parts, so that you get three circles of equal thickness.
8. We coat each cake layer and place it on top of each other. Apply the remaining cream to the sides of the cake.
9. Sprinkle fine crumbs on top and sides. Let stand so that the cream soaks the cakes.

Pie “Tender”

Ingredients:

• Butter – 225g
• Milk – 700g
• Sugar – 300g
• Eggs – 7 pcs
• Wheat flour – 220g
• Vanillin to taste

Cooking:

1. Take six eggs, separate the yolks from the whites. Break the remaining one egg into the separated yolk. Melt the butter.
2. Add sugar and vanillin to the yolks. Beat with a mixer or blender.
3. Add melted butter to the yolks and beat well again.
4. Beating the yolks with butter, slowly add flour, without ceasing to stir.
5. Following the flour, gradually pour in the heated milk and mix again.
6. Beat the whites thoroughly until they form an elastic foam.
7. Add the beaten egg white to the resulting dough. Mix everything again. It's okay if the resulting mixture seems runny.
8. Grease the mold with vegetable oil and pour out the dough. Place in an oven preheated to 180 - 200 C. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes.
9. Note, the larger the mold, the lower the cake will turn out.
10. Before serving, cut the pie into equal slices.

Homemade eclairs

Ingredients:

• Wheat flour – 2 cups
• Purified water -2 cups
• Butter – 200g
• Egg – 6 – 7pcs
• Salt
• Sour cream – 700g
• Powdered sugar – 2 cups
• Cocoa – 3 tablespoons

Cooking:

1. Preparing eclairs. Pour water into a medium-sized saucepan, add salt and add oil. Bring to a boil, wait until the butter dissolves.
2. Slowly add flour, be sure to stir to avoid the appearance of lumps.
3. Heat for 6 - 7 minutes, then cool the dough to 60 C.
4. Alternately, break 4 eggs, after each, mix thoroughly. The consistency of the dough should be viscous and thick.
5. Place the resulting dough into a pastry bag with nozzles; if not, no problem - roll up a large bag from thick paper, cut off the tip and you can start making eclairs. On a baking sheet, squeeze out small, oblong pieces of cake.
6. Preheat the oven to 200 C, place the baking sheet with the preparations on the middle level for about half an hour. The preparation for the cake should have a hard crust, golden color with emptiness inside.
7. Preparing the cream. Take the remaining eggs and separate the white from the yolk.
8. Add powdered sugar and cocoa to the protein. Using a mixer or blender, beat thoroughly until you obtain an airy mass.
9. Using a cooking bag with a thin nozzle or a homemade bag with a thin hole, pump the cream inside the completely cooled cake.

What should you consider when creating a menu to make the holiday a success?

It will be very good, when inviting guests to your home, to take into account all their taste preferences. There will always be someone who does not eat meat, does not drink sweet carbonated drinks, but will happily eat a piece of fish and a vegetable salad, or drink compote. It’s difficult to please everyone, but you have to try. People do not always not eat this or that treat because of their whim; they may have personal reasons for this (illness, pregnancy), which they do not want and should not talk about. Friends or relatives come to visit to enjoy communication and deliciously prepared food, and not wait for the end of the celebration, suffering from pain in the digestive tract.