Have you ever had to run to the store an hour before the chimes to buy green peas, cheese or a loaf of bread? Chaotic New Year's shopping always leads to wasted time and money: you either forget something or buy too much.
To avoid this, make three detailed lists:
- How many guests will there be (including children).
- What will be on the menu (specific recipes).
- What you need to buy (from red caviar to skewers for canapés).
Based on the number of people, you will understand how much food you will need. And recipes will help you buy exactly as much food as you need.
Lists are convenient to create and edit in applications. For example, in or.
2. Stick to Simple Snacks
Holiday salads are usually very labor-intensive. For one you need to boil eggs, for the other you need to fry onions and carrots. And also sandwiches and slices. But is it worth the trouble? When served correctly (in a beautiful salad bowl or in portions using serving rings), even the simplest salad will become festive.
belchonock/Depositphotos.comThe fastest way is to prepare a salad in which the ingredients do not require (or almost do not require) cutting or other processing. Here are some examples.
Salad with grapes and chicken
Take 200 g of chicken, cut into cubes, add 50 g of grapes, 100 g of feta cheese, cut into cubes, a handful of pistachios and a bunch of arugula (tear it into large pieces). Season everything with a sauce of 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon grainy mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.
Salad with mushrooms and beans
Take 200 g of small pickled champignons and mix them with three chopped boiled eggs and 100 g of canned white beans (don't forget to drain the liquid). Add chopped herbs, salt and mayonnaise to taste.
Salad with fish and apple
Mash a can of canned mackerel with a fork, add a can of green peas, a diced sour apple and two boiled eggs (also cut into cubes). Season with salt and sour cream.
3. Start preparing the day before
If you can’t imagine a New Year’s table without the traditional Olivier salad, herring under a fur coat and aspic, then start cooking on December 30th.
1. Boil carrots, potatoes, beets, eggs and chicken breast. Overnight in the refrigerator they will not deteriorate and will not lose their taste.
2. Fillet herring and other fish for slicing. This can be done quickly if you use one of the . But it’s still better to finish the fish in advance so as not to smell it before the holiday. To prevent the fish from drying out in the refrigerator, cover it with cling film.
3. Marinate the meat. If there is no vinegar in the composition, then you can safely put the meat in it the night before. If there is, then it is better to start preparing the main dish in the morning.
4. Use kitchen hacks
They really make life easier and speed up the process.
1. Grate all the cheese and distribute it among containers (salad, chops, etc.). This way you won’t have to wash the grater a hundred times when starting a new dish.
2. Chop and peel the onion at the same time.
3. Cut the potatoes in a circle and after boiling, dip them in cold water to easily peel them, the wife makes salads, and the children serve and decorate the table.
If you are entertaining guests, assign each person a dish to bring. This way you will evenly distribute the pre-New Year's chores and spend a minimum of time in the kitchen.
How do you prepare for the New Year's feast? Write your tips in the comments.
The New Year's interior should be perfect in every way. This applies not only to the Christmas tree and decor. You need to think carefully about decorating the table and setting it beautifully. Today we decided to figure out how to do it correctly.
1. Accuracy in details
To make a good impression on your family and guests, you need to set the table as carefully as possible. The tablecloth should be clean, ironed and preferably starched. Glasses, plates and cutlery should shine and stand in their place. Also, do not overload the table with decor; you can limit yourself to a few elements, for example, spruce branches or cinnamon sticks, or create one main composition that will serve as the main decoration of the New Year's table.
2. Harmonious combinations
Dishes, tablecloths, napkins, glassware and decor should have similarities in color, pattern or style. You can decorate the table in white tones and break up the monotony with splashes of gold, red, green or blue. Colorful elements can be Christmas tree balls neatly folded in transparent vessels, candles in beautiful candlesticks or napkins.
3. Tablecloth and napkins
For a festive New Year's table, it is better to choose a fabric tablecloth and napkins. The tablecloth should be large enough to hang over the table by at least another 20 centimeters, and the maximum length of the overhanging edges should be 40 centimeters. Its color should not take much attention. Most often, white and silver tablecloths are chosen for the New Year's table, less often - green, purple and red.
4. Proper serving
On the eve of the New Year, many housewives have a question about how to properly arrange dishes and dishes. The answers are not at all complicated:Earthenware or porcelain dishes are placed on the table first, then cutlery and glasses.
There should be fruits in the center of the table, and near them large dishes with meat and fish.
Salad bowls are placed on the sides of the main dishes, and dishes with appetizers and cuts are freely placed around the table so that guests can freely take what they want.
Don’t forget about cutlery for your dishes to avoid embarrassment at the New Year’s table.
The patron saint of 2019 according to the oriental style is the earth pig. She promises to bring stability and prosperity to everyone. However, it would not hurt to demonstrate your respect for the hostess of the year and think about setting the New Year's table in advance. Get the best service, don’t skimp on decorative elements, create a menu and design dishes - all this will not only help you win the pig’s favor, but will also create a magical mood on the main night of the year.
Color
First of all, you should decide in what color scheme the festive table will be decorated. The main thing here is not to overdo it, it is optimal to use 1-2 colors. The traditional palette is considered to be red, red-green, red-gold, gold and silver, but it is worth taking into account the preferences of the hostess of the year. She loves yellow, red, pink, brown and light green.
Red
The undisputed favorite of New Year's Eve is red, so this color must be present in the design. It is extremely important to feel the line between beauty and excess. You should not force the table covered with a red tablecloth with red dishes and use red candles. Did you choose a red tablecloth? Give preference to white dishes. Red plates and candles of the same color will look great against a light background.
Red color goes well with white and gold colors. Show a little imagination and you will definitely end up with a luxurious composition.
Gold/yellow
Another popular color for New Year's table setting is gold or, to please the pig, yellow. The gold color is luxurious, but at the same time very difficult to use. Therefore, if you choose it as the main one for decoration, then be careful not to overdo it, otherwise there is a risk that you will be accused of bad taste.
Lime/green
And of course, it makes sense to decorate the New Year’s table in green tones, because the Christmas tree is the main decoration of the holiday in this particular color. Give free rein to your imagination - green tablecloths, green glasses, green plates and even decorative Christmas trees in the center of each plate - all this will be appropriate.
The “Soviet” champagne, beloved by many, purchased for the banquet, will complement the green composition and emphasize the solemnity of the moment.
Textile
It is impossible to imagine a luxuriously set table without textiles. An ironed elegant tablecloth, beautiful napkins and cute capes on the backs of chairs, as a rule, are one of the most important touches when creating a beautiful picture.
Tablecloth
The tablecloth can be chosen in the same palette with the overall design, but the win-win option, of course, remains white. The pig does not particularly like pomp, so choose natural fabrics - cotton, wool, burlap, etc. As for the size of the tablecloth, its edges on each side should hang at least 25 centimeters.
An original solution would be to place a so-called runner or, as it is more popularly called, a track in the center of the table. At the same time, it can be laid either on a tablecloth or used without it.
Napkins
When thinking about how to set the New Year's table, we must not forget about napkins. They should be not only aesthetic, but also practical. Housewives often use a fabric version with gorgeous rings (for decoration) and paper napkins that match the style.
If you have a great desire for creativity, you can fold fabric napkins in an unusual way. The photo below offers some interesting ideas.
Dishes
When talking about serving, we can’t help but talk about dishes. For a festive feast, as a rule, they take out the most beautiful service. When displaying plates and glasses, remember that they must be perfectly clean, so after washing, be sure to wipe them dry with a towel. You need to cover for as many people as you invite.
Of course, if the dinner is going to be a family gathering, you may not need the entire set of forks, spoons and plates. However, if you want to impress your guests, then prepare for everyone:
- a large serving plate in which containers with appetizers, soups and hot dishes will be placed;
- a pie plate with a butter knife;
- spoon for first course;
- forks for seafood and for the main course;
- table-knife;
- dessert spoon and fork;
- glass for water;
- glasses for champagne, white and red wines.
Knives are placed on the right with the cutting side facing the plate, forks are placed on the left with the convex part down.
Next year's hostess will definitely appreciate it if you show creativity when serving. For example, if you tie the cutlery with a beautiful ribbon or decorate the stems of wine glasses.
Details
The completeness of any composition is given by details that may seem insignificant at first glance. Naturally, they should emphasize the overall style. You can use beads, Christmas tree decorations, branches of coniferous trees, as well as winter berries - cranberries, rowan, cloudberries. But remember – there shouldn’t be too many accessories!
Don't forget to place the main hero of the occasion in the center of the table. No, not a Christmas tree, but a symbol of 2019.
Living plants will also look original on the New Year's table. By the way, the symbol of Christmas and New Year is poinsettia or beautiful spurge.
For those who like non-standard solutions for serving, we advise you to experiment with wood. There are a lot of options for appropriate decor, you just have to choose the one you like and try to bring it to life.
Dishes
And now, when the table is set and you can celebrate the New Year 2019, it’s time to serve treats, because the pig loves to eat.
We suggest moving away from traditional serving and turning salads, appetizers and main dishes into decorations. Implementing this is not as difficult as it might seem - make salads in the form of New Year's toys, serve them in portions, instead of the usual fruit/meat slices, put up a Christmas tree made of fruits or meat dishes. Be sure that everyone, including the earthen pig, will appreciate your efforts.
As you know, the symbol of next year is the Red Rooster. This bird is distinguished not only by its luxurious plumage, but also by its high temperament. She is characterized by pride and cockiness, so she should not provoke the owner of the year. It is better to meet him with bright decorations and generous treats.
How to set the New Year's table 2017 in the year of the Rooster
Let's take a closer look at what to pay special attention to when decorating the New Year's table in the Year of the Rooster.
The important role of serving
It should be noted that the patron of the coming year prefers shades of red, yellow, orange, and in some cases blue and purple. Any of them can serve as an excellent solution when choosing a festive tablecloth, as well as tableware and even napkins. But so that everything doesn’t look too monotonous, you can dilute the main color with neutral shades, for example, white.
The next thing to take into account is that the Rooster likes natural things. Accordingly, it is recommended to lay a linen tablecloth, and replace any synthetic materials, in particular napkins, with paper ones. For greater effect, it is better to purchase napkins with festive motifs. You can tie them up with small scraps of rain or add a few small Christmas tree decorations and balls to the table.
Aspects of the New Year's menu 2017
It is customary to start a festive feast with light snacks. Among them, the simplest and most practical are canapés. The peculiarity of this snack is that absolutely any product is suitable for it, as well as leftovers from other dishes.
To please the host of the year, it is worth making several vegetarian canapé options, for example, putting a piece of cheese of your choice on a skewer, a pitted olive and a couple of crunchy vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.
The rooster will especially like greens. It is appropriate to serve both canapés and other dishes on wide plates on top of lettuce leaves. An additional decoration will be several sprigs of fragrant basil. Parsley and cilantro will find their place in the salad. Various herbs in fish or meat are no less in demand, as they add piquancy to them.
Since the symbol of the coming year is a bird, out of respect for it, it is recommended to refuse to purchase and prepare chicken as the main dish of the holiday table. However, this does not mean eliminating meat completely. Alternatively, you can use pork or fish baked in foil with spices.
Assortment of drinks
Continuing the theme of red tones, you can opt for a bottle of good wine, because there is nothing better to warm up on a cold New Year's Eve than a mug of hot mulled wine. For non-drinkers, a bottle of pomegranate juice is an excellent solution.
The rooster will appreciate the presence of vegetarian drinks rich in greens. For example, you can prepare a cocktail from European cuisine.
It will require:
- one ripe kiwi;
- a couple of lemon rings, maybe some lime;
- a few sprigs of parsley and mint;
- some sparkling water.
For more flavor, you can grate lemon zest there. The drink is very similar to a mojito, only non-alcoholic.
The vast majority of children prefer milkshakes. These are the ones that can be served at the New Year's table. Its main component will be tangerines, beloved by every child. You can also add some bananas or yogurt to the drink for taste.
Sweet New Year's table 2017
No holiday would be complete without sweet treats, which children look forward to all year long. Chocolate sets for every color and taste are colorful under the Christmas tree. The symbol of 2017 also loves delicious treats.
The 2017 New Year's table cannot be complete without fresh fruit. It is recommended to serve them mainly in vases, and for convenience, cut them into small pieces: oranges - into circles, apples - into slices, grapes divided into several brushes. As for tangerines, you can leave them in the peel, but it is better to break the pomegranate into pieces.
At this time, making ginger cookies is especially important. It can be of any shape, be it stars or other funny figures. You can cut out small cockerels and decorate them with multi-colored glaze. This delicacy is much healthier than sweets, but the main thing is that it is prepared with soul.
You should purchase molds in the form of Christmas trees, New Year's boots, wreaths and other holiday attributes in advance. Thanks to them, the treat will become even more appetizing. Cupcakes, pastries and cakes are always in demand for the New Year, and you can choose their filling at your discretion.
In general, you shouldn’t skimp on decorations, because on this magical night of the year everything should sparkle as brightly as ever. In gratitude for the warm welcome, the Red Rooster bestows his protection and good luck on everyone.
New Year is a wonderful occasion to surprise your loved ones and friends not only with delicious dishes, but also with elegant table decoration. Stylish and comfortable table setting will create a festive mood and attract good luck to your home, because the symbol of the coming year will like it. In addition, table decoration is an exciting creative process and a great way to take your mind off the holiday rush.
How to set the table? Decorate the table with festive decor, theme salads and hot dishes, and take care of the comfort of your guests, and the Dog will bring you good luck. To decorate your table, you don't have to give up your favorite colors, because this year's palette is in harmony with different shades. You can choose a bright combination of white and red, crimson and pink shades in a composition with azure and white, or opt for fashionable combinations of yellow and purple, green and orange. If you prefer classics, decorate the table in luxurious golden and white tones.
What materials to choose for decoration?
New Year's table setting involves the use of natural materials. Choose a fine cotton, fine knit, or textured linen tablecloth. Napkins should also be made of textiles or paper.As for dishes, the priority is porcelain, ceramics, wood, clay and other materials of natural origin. Sparkling crystal or exquisite glass goblets are also appropriate. In addition, you can put unusual clay or ceramic cups on the table. Avoid plastic and other artificial materials.
How to decorate the New Year's table?
It is worth choosing decor from natural materials: candles in glass candlesticks, openwork napkins, spruce or tree branches, fresh flowers, beautiful ribbons. You can also add clear vases with beads, stones or garlands. Unusual and stylish table decorations will include jars of grains, bouquets of spikelets and dried wildflowers, balls of cotton threads, bright candies and caramel figures.How else to decorate the New Year's table? Choose bouquets of herbs, wooden crafts with a picture of a dog, and homemade dolls. Arrange bowls with spices, baskets of fruit decorated with cloves, decorations from tangerines and lemons, or create other accessories from scrap materials.
When decorating the table, do not forget that there should not be too many decorations. Leave enough space on the table to make guests feel comfortable.
5 inspiring examples of New Year's table setting
1. White, gold and brown-redA delightful combination of a white tablecloth, glasses with golden decor and dark brown textures of natural materials is an ideal solution for the New Year's table. In details, use natural decor - pine cones, red viburnum berries and, of course, handmade figurines depicting the symbol of the year. This is an interesting table setting that combines the restraint of the classics and the comfort of a rustic style.
2. A little imagination and maximum simplicity
Serving for those who love non-standard and ironic solutions. It’s easy to make cute snowmen: two plates per person, red textile and black paper napkins, a jar of olives and carrots. To complete the composition, drop a few snowflakes on the table, place a vase with a hat and lay out festive caramels. Thanks to the red details, natural decor and simplicity, this table will definitely appeal to the symbol of the year.
3. Simplicity and lightness of eco-style
An elegant idea for a New Year's table in eco-style, allowing you to forget about bulky tablecloths and a large number of decorations. Choose glass glasses, light ceramic dishes, and elegant candles. Add to the table setting noble shades of green spruce and live plants, snow-white textile napkins, intercepted with a rough linen fabric, and a few red details: ribbons, embroidery and festive pastries. Easy to implement, fashionable and delicate composition.
4. Expressive and bright modern
A modern design option in Art Nouveau style. To avoid unnecessary decorative elements and use the colors of this year, place dishes in a rich red color on the table and choose contrasting yellow napkins to match them. A festive atmosphere will be created by minimalism in details: a few elegant candles and pine cones.
5. Graceful heavenly and classic golden
Do you prefer subdued tones and sophisticated elegance? We recommend decorating the table in a delicate golden-blue palette. Carefully selected metal elements, textile napkins, wooden decor, a little sparkling sparkle - this is the recipe for delicate serving.
General serving rules
Before completing the review, let us remind you of the basic serving rules. Use them to set the table not only beautifully, but also correctly.1. To prevent table setting from delivering unpleasant surprises on the eve of the holiday, you need to select all the necessary items in advance. Make sure you have glasses that match the drinks you choose and plenty of plates and utensils. Also check the napkins and tablecloth: they should be clean and ironed. Think over the decor in advance, make a trial table setting and make sure that all the elements of the composition fit well together.
2. Special details. If there are children at the table, do not forget to prepare spoons for them, place a large amount of paper and wet napkins nearby, and other useful little things.
3. Decorating the New Year's table. If you are going to use flowers or spices for decoration, ask your guests in advance whether these decorations will cause allergies. Avoid too strong odors: they can become unpleasant when mixed with the aroma of the food.
4. The tablecloth on the festive table should be textile, napkins should be made of fabric or paper. If the menu includes dishes that are eaten with your hands, there should be more than enough napkins on the table.
5. Sequence of serving. Lay out the tablecloth, place the plates on it, then the cutlery, and lastly the glasses and glasses. After this you can decorate the table. When the pleasant chores are completed, rest a little and go back into the room, taking a fresh look at the table setting. Correct small details, think about whether spices and other little things have been forgotten, praise yourself for your work.
6. Arrangement of objects. The snack plate should be 2 cm from the edge of the table; if necessary, a plate of larger diameter is placed under it; a tureen (if needed) is placed on top. Glasses and shot glasses are placed on the right. Place a glass of water closer to the center of the plate.
7. The fork is placed to the left of the plate, the knife to the right; if spaghetti is served, the knife is replaced with a spoon. The first spoon is also placed on the right, the dessert spoon on top. The cutlery for the main course should be closest to the plate, then the fork and knife for fish, and last for appetizers and salads. If there are a lot of dishes, it is better to take out the utensils as needed.
8. Prepare for the unexpected. An accidentally broken glass, a dropped fork, spilled juice and other minor troubles can happen at any moment. So keep everything you need nearby to fix problems quickly.
9. Good mood of hosts and guests. Don’t forget, a home holiday is, first of all, a warm, cozy and cheerful atmosphere. This means that if something doesn’t go the way you want, you shouldn’t be upset. It is important not to follow recommendations on how to beautifully set the table, but to celebrate the New Year in a great mood with loved ones.
Happy New Year!
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