The end of the year is already approaching!
We have put together some tips for you who will celebrate the New Year at home and want to surprise your family and hosts.
There are so many things to sort out, preparations, decorations and, of course, New Year’s dinner.
This date is one of the most special celebrations of the year, so it must be planned in advance and carefully.
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Check out 6 tips for preparing the best New Year’s dinner and celebrating New Year’s Eve in style!
1 – Decorations
Decoration is a fundamental part of making your New Year’s Eve dinner as beautiful as possible.
It is common for everyone to be dressed in white, looking forward to the beginning of a new moment in their lives.
It is worth investing in ornaments to decorate the dining table, as well as other decorations for the place where guests will circulate.
Place some white, silver and gold balloons around the house, subtly and just to enhance the atmosphere.
At the dining table, choose a good cloth to cover the table (how about a white cloth to match the balloons?) and quality crockery.
Champagne glasses, cutlery, plates…
Nothing too expensive, of course.
However, it is these small details that will make the difference in the final result.
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2 – Menu Planning
The last week of December is usually busy for everyone, after all, everyone wants to buy a nice turkey to serve to their family.
It is common that, when New Year’s Eve is very close, some supermarkets run out of certain foods.
Therefore, know how to plan exactly everything you will serve at New Year’s dinner.
Prepare a list with all the items, seasonings and products needed for supper.
What will you serve as a starter?
Main lawn?
Dessert?
Leave everything prepared in advance, so that on New Year’s Eve, you don’t have to deal with unforeseen events or small last-minute disasters.
This way, you will only have to worry about the assembly, advancing the entire process without stress or other worries.
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3 – Invest in a fruit basket
A beautiful New Year’s dinner would be nothing without a beautiful basket of fruit in the center of the table, before the main meal is served.
In addition to being a good, healthy and light option before the main meal, a fruit basket also provides a delicious setting for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
A New Year’s tradition for many families, a fruit basket for New Year’s Eve usually contains cherries, plums, grapes (green or red), pomegranates, slices of watermelon, and whatever else you want.
It’s worth investing!
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4 – Starters and appetizers
Just like the fruit basket, starters and appetizers are also very welcome before New Year’s dinner.
Serve your guests small portions of snacks, such as:
Peanuts;
Olives with peppers;
Cheese board with salami;
Pates and toast.
These are light and satisfying options for those moments of celebration before the main meal.
In the meantime, feel free to prepare it your way, with snacks, pies or whatever else you have in mind!
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5 – Main lawn
Ham or a delicious stuffed turkey? Cod or salmon with potatoes?
Define in advance what the main dish will be, this way, it becomes easier when purchasing the preparations that will decorate the meal.
We have separated the recipe below for you to get inspired:
Cod:
Required ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets;
- 2 kg of potatoes cut into slices;
- 3 chopped boiled eggs;
- 1 leek, cut into slices;
- 2 onions cut into slices;
- 1 red pepper cut into cubes;
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced;
- 50 g bacon cut into strips;
- Black olives;
- Extra virgin olive oil;
- Salt, parsley and pepper to taste.
Preparation mode:
- Remove the salt from the cod and place it in a pan of boiling water;
- Cook the potatoes with the cod water;
- Fry the bacon and pepper in a frying pan;
- Season the cod with pepper, garlic, onion and salt;
- Arrange the dish in an ovenproof dish. Coat with lots of olive oil and layers of garlic. Add the cod, potatoes and the rest of the ingredients.
- Add more olive oil and bake;
- After baking, serve and delight your guests!
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6 – Dessert
It is the dessert’s responsibility to complete the New Year’s dinner. Dessert for supper should be light, rich and satisfying at the same time.
You can choose to prepare the dessert the day before and store it in the refrigerator, if desired.
The most classic desserts are the following:
- Coconut delight with plum syrup;
- Condensed milk pudding;
- Sweet rice;
- Pavê (which is “to eat”, *laughs*).
If you want a fine and bold dessert, how about opting for a chocolate mousse?
A beautiful strawberry pie, cheesecakes, or red fruit compotes are also great suggestions.
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