12 delicious appetizers for red and white wine

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Meat and fish balls, shrimp tartlets, pickled cheese, baked pears and other delicious dishes.

Red wine snacks

This wine goes well with red meat, smoked meats, hard cheeses, as well as with some types of fish and fruits.

1. Deep-fried ham and cheese rolls

Ingredients

• 4 slices of toast bread;
• 4 slices of cheese;
• 4 slices of ham;
• 1 egg;
• 80-100 g bread crumbs;
• vegetable oil - for frying.

Preparation

Cut the crust off the bread and roll each slice with a rolling pin. Place cheese and ham on each slice of bread and roll into a roll.

Dip the rolls in a beaten egg and coat in breadcrumbs. Place them in a skillet with heated oil. The butter should cover the rolls by about half. Fry, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. Then place on a paper towel to drain off the grease.

2. Crostini with tuna pate

Ingredients

• 180 g canned tuna;
• 1 lemon;
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 baguette.

Preparation

Grind tuna and grated whole lemon zest in a blender. Add half the olive oil and beat again with a blender until smooth. Add chopped onions and peppers and mix well.

Heat the remaining oil in a skillet. Cut the baguette into slices and fry on both sides until crispy. Spread tuna pate on each slice.

3. Meat balls in honey-garlic sauce

Ingredients

• 450 g minced pork;
• 1 egg;
• 30 g bread crumbs;
• a few sprigs of parsley;
• a few feathers of green onions;
• 4 cloves of garlic;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• some vegetable oil;
• 2 teaspoons of butter;
• 120 g ketchup;
• 60 g honey;
• 1½ tablespoon of soy sauce.

Preparation

Combine minced meat with beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, 1 minced garlic clove and spices. Form small balls from this mass. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush with vegetable oil. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 200 ° C for 15–20 minutes.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Chop the remaining garlic and fry for about a minute. Add ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for another minute. Pour this sauce over the meatballs before serving.

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4. Crackers in bacon

Ingredients

• 20 crackers;
• 50 g grated parmesan;
• 10 slices of bacon.

Preparation

Place the crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese on each cookie. Cut the bacon slices in half lengthways and wrap them over each cracker. Bake at 180 ° C for 50 minutes.

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5. Puff mini buns with beef and mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
• 500 g beef fillet;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 2 tablespoons of butter;
• 1 onion;
• 150 g champignons;
• a few sprigs of fresh rosemary;
• some flour;
• 500 g puff pastry;
• 100 g mustard;
• 1 egg.

Preparation

Heat oil in a skillet. Cut the fillets into large pieces and place in the pan. Season with spices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place the meat on a plate and dry the pan with a paper towel.

Melt the butter on it. Cut onion and mushrooms into small cubes, place in a skillet and add salt and pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned. Add chopped rosemary and stir.

Sprinkle flour on the table and roll out the dough in two layers. Place 12 pieces of meat on each of them. Put a teaspoon of mustard and a tablespoon of mushroom mixture on them.

Cut the dough into 12 squares with a filling in the center and hold the edges together. Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with a beaten egg and bake at 200 ° C for about 15 minutes.

6. Orange mousse with caramel

Ingredients

• 4 sheets of gelatin;
• 5 oranges;
• 4 eggs;
• 150-200 g of sugar;
• 300 ml heavy cream;
• 2 tablespoons of water.

Preparation

Soak gelatin in water according to package directions. Squeeze the juice of two oranges and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Drain the excess water from under the gelatin, add it to the heated juice, mix thoroughly and cool.

Rub the zest of 3 oranges. Mix it with egg yolks and 100-150 g of sugar. Place in a water bath and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and continue stirring until mixture has cooled.

Add gelatin and juice to the egg mixture. Whisk the egg whites and cream in a separate bowl. Stir the two mixtures until smooth, place in serving glasses and refrigerate until solid.

Put 50 g of sugar in a saucepan, pour in water and cook, stirring occasionally, over high heat until the sugar turns beige. Divide three oranges into wedges and place in a saucepan. Stir until the oranges are caramelized. Cool, put the wedges on the prepared mousse and pour over with caramel.

White wine snacks

This wine is served with white meats such as chicken, fish, seafood and fruits. And of course, cheeses, especially soft ones. White wine goes well with them than red wine.

1. Puff tartlets with shrimps and cream cheese

Ingredients

• 15 small shrimps;
• 200 g puff pastry;
• 15 cherry tomatoes;
• 100 g cream cheese;
• a few sprigs of dill or parsley;
• a few sprigs of basil.

Preparation

Dip the shrimp in boiling water and cook for about a minute. Cut 15 small circles slightly larger than cherry tomatoes from the dough. Puncture with a fork in the center of each circle. Bake them at 200 ° C for 5-7 minutes.

When they have cooled a little, cut out the middle of them, forming tartlets. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Insert each tomato into a tartlet.

Combine the cheese and chopped herbs and transfer the mixture to a cooking bag. Fill the tomatoes with cheese, insert the shrimps and garnish with basil leaves.

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2. Pickled goat cheese

Ingredients

• 450 ml olive oil;
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme;
• a few feathers of green onions;
• a few sprigs of fresh rosemary;
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes or ground chili;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• a small piece of lemon zest;
• 300 g goat cheese.

Preparation

Pour oil into a small saucepan and add finely chopped herbs, chili, chopped garlic and zest. Put on low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Then cool to room temperature.

Cut the cheese into slices or other slices. Pour some marinade into a ceramic or glass dish, spread the cheese in one layer and pour the marinade on top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Wrap the dishes in cling film and refrigerate for 8 hours.

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3. Canapes with chicken and grapes

Ingredients

• 1 chicken fillet;
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• a few sprigs of basil;
• salt to taste;
• ground black pepper - to taste;
• 1 baguette;
• 100 g cream cheese;
• several grapes.

Preparation

Brush the fillets with 2 tablespoons of butter and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped basil and spices and place in a preheated oven at 200 ° C for 12 minutes.

Cut the baguette into slices, place them in a skillet with heated oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Cut the chicken into thin slices.

Spread cheese on each slice of bread. Place grapes on one side of the chicken slice, cover with the other side of the slice and pierce with a skewer. Then use this skewer to pierce the bread and cheese.

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4. Fish balls

Ingredients

• 500 g white fish fillet;
• 1 onion;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 1 lemon;
• a few peas of black pepper;
• 1 bunch of dill;
• salt to taste;
• 200 g cream cheese.

Preparation

Place the fillets in a saucepan and cover with water. Add onion, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, pepper and dill stalks. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Transfer the fish to a blender, add salt, zest and juice of whole lemon and cream cheese. Grind until smooth, form into small balls and refrigerate for 2 hours. Roll the balls in chopped dill before serving.

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5. Bruschetta with strawberries and ricotta

Ingredients

• 1 baguette;
• 60 ml + 2 teaspoons of olive oil;
• 300 g ricotta;
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 200 g fresh strawberries;
• a few sprigs of basil;
• balsamic sauce - for decoration.

Preparation

Cut the baguette into slices and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pour 60 ml butter over the bread and place in the oven preheated to 200 ° C for about 10 minutes.

Combine the ricotta with the spices and the remaining butter. Spread this mixture over baguette slices. Top with chopped strawberries, garnish with chopped basil leaves and pour over the sauce.

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6. Baked pears with ricotta

Ingredients

• 3 ripe pears;
• 100 g ricotta;
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of liquid honey.

Preparation

Slice the pears in half lengthways and use a spoon to remove the core. Place ricotta in each well and place the pears on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and honey. Bake pears at 190 ° C for 15-20 minutes.