New Year’s Eve dinner recipes. Ideas for your festive table
tips from Chef Hanna
The New Year’s table is more than food. These are stories, traditions and memories. We have collected the best dishes for your festive table, each of which has its own interesting story, as well as a simple recipe for preparation.
Whole roasted chicken in the oven
Whole roasted chicken is always a win-win option. Spices and herbs will help create a rich taste. This dish is mentioned in ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott, where the chicken became a symbol of family warmth and care.
Salad ‘Olivier’ with chicken and apple An updated version of the legendary salad ‘Olivier’will surprise you with its fresh taste thanks to the addition of an apple. Ideal for those who love classics with new touches. This salad first became popular in the 19th century thanks to a French chef, and modern versions with affordable ingredients have conquered the world.
Roast duck with apples a classic of the New Year’s table. Its juicy meat and the delicate aroma of apples are perfectly combined. This dish originates from French cuisine, and over time became popular in many European countries. In the novel ‘Jean-Christophe’ by Romain Rolland, it is described how a family prepared a duck with apples for Christmas, symbolizing family harmony.
Roasted pork loin – juicy meat with a crispy crust will become the king of your table. It is especially popular in Germany and the Czech Republic. In William Sutcliffe’s book ‘The Budapest Dossier’, loin is served as part of a sumptuous dinner.
Salmon and avocado caesar salad
Caesar salad with salmon and avocado This version of Caesar salad will add elegance to your table. The invention of American chef Caesar Cardini has become a true culinary legend.
Roasted potatoes and meat in the oven
Roasted potatoes and meat in the oven is a simple but tasty dish that perfectly complements any holiday. This recipe has deep roots in Ukrainian cuisine. In Ivan Nechuy-Levytskyi’s story ‘The Kaidash Family’, baked potatoes were prepared for family celebrations.
Juicy duck breast is a choice for gourmets. This recipe will show you how to achieve the perfect degree of doneness so that the meat remains tender. Popular in Asian cuisine, especially in China, it is often served with hoisin sauce. Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love describes the enjoyment of duck breast in Paris.
Mashed potatoes is a universal side dish for any dish. In Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice, mashed potatoes were served with a meat dinner. In ‘Country Ballads’ by Ernest Hemingway, this dish accompanied a festive dinner.
Light and fresh crab salad will become a favorite among guests. Scandinavian cuisine has brought it to the international level. At ‘Snowman’ Yu Nesbet, this dish is mentioned as part of the festive menu.
Duck with oranges in the oven is a delicious dish that adds a festive mood. The aroma of citrus makes this dish a real decoration of the table. In French cuisine, it is known as Canard à l’orange. It was even mentioned in the novel ‘Prague Cemetery’ by Umberto Eco as a symbol of luxury.
Country style potatoes are an easy side dish that everyone will appreciate. The dish comes from simple recipes of Italian farmers, and now it is served in restaurants around the world.
Pork knuckle in beer is a perfect combination of meat and the aroma of dark beer. This dish is a classic of Bavarian cuisine. In the novel Steppe Wolf by Hermann Hesse, the knuckle serves as an element of local coziness.
Forshmak Traditional Jewish forshmak is an appetizer that harmoniously combines the flavors of herring, eggs and apples. This dish is mentioned in the writings of Sholom Aleichem, where it symbolizes hospitality.
Red Velvet Cake will be a sweet end to the evening. His bright appearance graced the holiday scenes in films such as Steel Magnolia.
Don’t forget to share these stories with your guests – it will make your table special!
