How to celebrate a birthday in winter

Photo: UGC Birthday is a solemn holiday that can be held in a cafe or in a cozy home environment. Self-prepared dishes will surprise guests no less than food from a restaurant. The main thing is to choose an interesting and non-standard menu for your birthday. The task becomes more difficult in winter, because now there are not as many fresh vegetables and fruits as in summer. Unusual recipes for a special event will help you set a stunning table without hassle or stress, because they are quite easy to prepare.

Delicious snack recipes

Before the actual meal, guests should be appeased with interesting snacks. Even a beginner can handle them.

“Mushroom stumps” for the holiday table

To prepare the dish, take:

champignons - 300 g;
cheese - 150 g;
vegetable oil - 4 tbsp. l.;
baguette, bell pepper, onion - 1 pc.;
salt and herbs - to taste.

How to cook “Mushroom stumps”? Follow the following instructions:

Cut mushrooms, onions and peppers into small cubes and fry. During cooking, add salt and stir the mixture regularly so that it does not burn.
We cut the baguette into large pieces with a sharp knife so as not to spoil the shape.
Press the crumb into the middle as carefully as possible.
Place the dough on a baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 200 ℃.
Place the cooled mushroom filling into prepared baguette tartlets and sprinkle with cheese.
Let the workpiece bake for 15 minutes.

At the end we decorate the resulting mushroom appetizer with herbs.

Snack penguins

To prepare a creative dish you will need the following products:

processed cheese - 200 g;
pitted olives, carrots - 175 g each;
salt - to taste.

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Follow the following technology for creating an unusual snack:

Make a small vertical cut in the middle of the olives. Remove a thin slice and fill the space with melted cheese.
Boil the carrots until tender. Peel and cut into rings.
Carefully cut out a small triangle in each circle.
We insert a toothpick or skewer into the resulting space of each ring, and string the prepared olives with cheese on top.
In the remaining olives, cut a small hole in the center and insert a carrot triangle there. This will be the head of the penguin, which needs to be put on a skewer with a cheese preparation.

Creative penguins will delight guests with their appearance and delicate creamy taste.

Pineapples with crab sticks

For those who like to combine sweet and salty, the following holiday snack recipe is suitable. To create it, take the following ingredients:

canned pineapples - 1 jar;
cheese and crab sticks - 150 g each;
eggs - 3 pcs.;
lettuce leaves - 12 pcs.;
mayonnaise - 1 package.

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Prepare a snack following these steps:

Pour liquid from a jar of pineapples. Place the fruit slices on a plate.
Place lettuce leaves on top of the pineapples to mask the holes in the center of the slices.
For the filling, boil the eggs and cut them into small cubes. Grind crab sticks and cheese in the same way. Season the workpiece with mayonnaise.
Place a mound of crab mixture on top of the lettuce leaves.

Festive appetizer-type dishes should be served first so that guests have a light snack but can finish the main masterpiece and dessert.

Birthday salad recipes

No feast at home would be complete without a delicious salad, the recipe for which many guests will want to know. Try adding these light dishes to your menu to surprise your audience with their taste and presentation.

Salad with smoked pink salmon

For preparation we take the following ingredients:

smoked pink salmon, processed cheese - 200 g each;
sour cream (20%) - 150 ml;
Chinese cabbage - ½ head;
salt and spices - to taste.

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Cooking technology:

Remove the bones from the fish and cut it into thin slices.
Cut the cabbage into small strips.
Place the soft cheese in the freezer to harden. After a few minutes, take it out and rub it.
Pour the mixture into a plate and add sour cream.
Salt and pepper the salad, mix thoroughly.

Let the dish sit in the refrigerator for a while to soak it in and develop a richer flavor.

Portioned puff salad

This portioned serving of the dish will look stylish and beautiful. The guest will not have to take food from a common plate; he will be able to enjoy a personal salad. To prepare the salad in glasses, we take the following products:

shrimp - 750 g;
feta cheese - 150 g;
cucumber, avocado, tomato - 1 pc.;
lemon - ½ part;
mayonnaise - 200 g;
sour cream - 100 g.

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Follow these instructions to properly make puff salad:

Boil and peel the shrimp.
Cut vegetables and cheese into small identical cubes.
Cut the avocado into two parts, remove the pit and sprinkle the pulp with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Mix mayonnaise with sour cream, salt and spices.
We take five tall glasses and lay the salad in layers: shrimp - tomatoes - cheese - cucumbers - avocado slices - shrimp again. Be sure to pour plenty of sauce over each ingredient.
We finish cooking by laying out the feta.

This is how an exquisite dish is prepared, on which the hostess will spend a minimum of time.

"Men's Tears"

If you don’t know what to cook for a birthday, then this salad will be a great solution to the problem. To create a dish, take:

pickled champignons - 400 g;
chicken - 300 g;
Korean carrots - 350 g;
cheese - 200 g;
vinegar (9%) - 50 ml;
eggs - 5 pcs.;
onion - 1 pc.;
mayonnaise - to taste.

Follow this technology:

Chop the onion into half rings and marinate it in table vinegar.
Boil the breast, cut it into small cubes and place on a plate. This will be the first layer.
Generously coat the surface of the chicken with mayonnaise.
Place pickled onions on top.
Chop the mushrooms and grease the surface with mayonnaise again.
Add Korean carrots, mayonnaise and sprinkle the top with grated cheese.

This salad can be served immediately or you can leave the dish to sit so that the layers are better saturated. These birthday salads are suitable for serving on a festive table.

TOP 10 original places

Choosing the right location where the event will take place is already half the success. There are many options.

Cottage in the forest. Start your search early, and luck will surely smile on you. A cozy house on the edge of a snowy forest, a live flame in the fireplace, a large group of friends - what could be better? And if there is also a real Russian wood-fired sauna, your holiday will be unforgettable. Don't hesitate, you won't be bored. Stock up on essential treats and bring board games for entertainment. You can start a real battle and throw snowballs at your friends, arrange fortune telling, jump into a snowdrift right after the steam room, and celebrate the onset of evening with colorful fireworks.

Tropical paradise and beach party. What to do if the weather is not conducive to outdoor activities, there is slush and sleet outside? The answer is simple - go to a water park. Just imagine - sitting on a sun lounger with a cocktail, watching the spinning snowflakes through the panoramic window! You can soak in the jacuzzi, learn diving, get a dose of adrenaline while riding the water slides, or relax in the sauna. And it’s easy to organize a treat at the food court.

In harmony with nature. Have you ever gone dog sledding? If not, then your birthday is a great reason to try. In the northern regions, you have the opportunity to visit Husky Land, chat with smart animals and recharge your batteries. Another option is a horseback ride through the forest with friends. The beauty of nature, the laughter of loved ones, joy and enthusiasm - all this will provide an amazing adventure on your birthday, which will remain in your memory for a long time.

Outdoor battle. Gather your friends for a game of paintball or laser tag in the park or forest. Believe me, positive emotions are guaranteed. The idea is suitable if you have a large company. This exciting activity will not leave anyone indifferent.

Anticafe. If you are a supporter of traditional celebrations in restaurants, try to deviate from the rules and accept birthday greetings in this unusual place. The peculiarity of the establishment is that you pay for the time you stay in it, and the longer you stay, the cheaper it will cost. As a rule, anti-cafes offer guests a variety of board games that will allow you to have a fun and interesting time. And then go for a walk outside.

Theme party. Are you not attracted to a banal home feast with a laid table, but your budget does not allow for luxury? Organize an exciting birthday event using your imagination. For example, gather guests for a gangster or cowboy party, organize a fantasy event or a reception in the style of the Roaring 20s. This is where there is an opportunity to turn around! Decorate the house, think over the menu and costume, and transform into any character that appeals to you.

Quest. This interesting entertainment is actively gaining momentum and becoming more and more popular. You can choose an exciting adventure or plunge into an atmosphere of horror with your friends. All guests will take an active part in this event.

Overnight ski trip. This event is not as extreme as it seems and will require a little preparation. You will need to rent a winter tent with a stove, find skis, prepare a supply of provisions - and you can go into nature. Choose a shorter route, find a convenient clearing in the forest and make a fire. A delightful evening awaits you, a snow-covered forest, jokes and laughter, singing with a guitar, sparks flying in the breathtakingly beautiful night sky, and a snowball fight. And in the morning, when you get out of the warm tent and breathe in the forest winter air deeply, and see the fairy-tale forest, you will definitely want to do it again.

Ski park. Don't know how to ski or snowboard? Don't worry, there are other things to do. For example, conquer the slopes on a cheesecake, which is also called tubing. Don't think this is fun for kids. Skiing from the ski slopes in winter is incredible speed, adrenaline, and an explosion of emotions.

Walk around the city in a limousine. Rent an exclusive car and arrange a luxurious evening for yourself and your guests. Admire the city while filling your glasses with champagne, accept congratulations, turn on your favorite music and don’t forget to take a photo as a souvenir.

When choosing where to celebrate a birthday in winter, take into account the tastes and interests of your guests, then the holiday will be remembered for a long time and will bring only positive emotions.

Hot dish: recipes for the holiday

The main course is always eagerly awaited by guests, so you should carefully work out the recipes. Give it enough time to cook for a smooth taste and beautiful appearance.

Pork with unusual filling

To prepare, take the following ingredients:

loin - 1 kg;
tomatoes - 3 pcs.;
garlic - 4 cloves;
egg - 2 pcs.;
sprats - 1 jar;
breadcrumbs, salt and spices - to taste.

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Follow the following instructions:

We cut the pork no more than 1 cm thick. We beat it and make a cut in the center to make a pocket.
Blanch the tomatoes in hot water for 60 seconds, put them in cold water for 5-6 minutes and easily remove the skin.
Cut the tomatoes into small slices, add some salt and fry on both sides.
Pass the garlic through a press, add salt and pepper to the resulting mixture. Rub the garlic mixture into the meat inside the pockets.
Inside the holes we place one sprat and a tomato slice and secure with toothpicks.
Beat the egg, add half a glass of water and dip the meat in the mixture. Then roll the pieces in breadcrumbs.
Fry the pork on both sides until golden brown.

Serve hot. The finished dish can be decorated with parsley or dill on top.

Mushroom julienne

This dish is considered a classic that will never cease to be relevant. To prepare the dish, take:

champignons - 400 g;
cheese - 200 g;
onion - 1 pc.;
nutmeg - ½ tsp;
flour - 1 tbsp. l.;
cream (20%) - 200 ml;
butter - 25 g;
salt, black pepper - to taste.

To prepare a delicious hot dish, follow these steps:

Finely chop the onion and mushrooms into thin strips.
Fry the onion until golden brown.
Separately chop the mushrooms and also heat them until half cooked.
In another pan, fry the flour until it changes color to pale yellow. Add vegetable oil there and slowly pour in the cream.
Mix everything thoroughly so that no lumps appear. At the end, add salt and nutmeg. Cook the sauce until its consistency becomes thick.
Pour the sauce into the cooking champignons and add the onion. Simmer everything for 5–7 minutes.
Take a baking sheet, grease its surface with butter, put the contents of the pan there and sprinkle generously with grated cheese on top.
We send the workpiece to the oven, which is heated to 180 ℃, for half an hour or until a golden crust forms on the cheese.

Julienne is served only hot, so there is no need to make it in advance.

Chicken fillet with minced meat and mushrooms

To prepare a delicate dish we take:

chicken fillet - 500 g;
minced meat - 400 g;
cheese - 350 g;
mushrooms - 150 g;
eggs - 2 pcs.;
pepper and onion - 1 pc.;
garlic - 2 cloves.

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Prepare the dish as follows:

We beat the chicken fillet, salt and pepper it.
Add chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt and spices to the minced meat. Beat the eggs into the mixture and knead the mixture.
Cut the mushrooms into thin slices.
Place the fillet in the prepared form, add minced meat on top, pieces of chopped mushrooms and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
We send the dish to bake at a temperature of 200 ℃ in the oven for 40 minutes.

The presented recipes will definitely help surprise the guests who came to congratulate the birthday boy on the special occasion. Such dishes will be remembered for a long time, and loved ones will ask you to cook them again.

Advice worth listening to

In order not to overshadow the holiday during the cold season, you need to take products that quickly cook over coals or a fire. It will be very unpleasant to wait a long time until the treat is ready, and even in the cold;
It's worth experimenting with salad dressings, barbecue or barbecue sauces. By diversifying standard products with an interesting addition, you get an original combination;
When going out into the countryside in winter to celebrate a name day, you need to stay closer to the spring. You can use it to get water for your first course or drinks. Natural water is softer and tastes better;
To prevent guests from getting bored, you need to take sleds, skis, and ice pads with you. While the treat is being prepared, entertainment with winter fun devices will not let you get sad.

If the birthday person loves nature, but his day falls during the cold season, there is no need to despair. A company of cheerful friends, a barbecue, skewers or grill, delicious food and drinks are guaranteed to help you spend the main holiday in a person’s life perfectly.

Birthday Dessert Recipes

The most anticipated dish for a birthday is dessert. Not only children, but also adults love sweets. Therefore, be sure to please your winter birthday guests with delicious dishes that are quick and easy to prepare.

Chocolate orange custard cake

To prepare a delicious dessert, take the following ingredients:

milk - 450 ml;
flour - 250 g;
sugar, butter - 200 g each;
dark chocolate - 100 g;
cocoa powder - 75 g;
eggs - 3 pcs.;
orange - 1 pc.;
baking powder - 1 tsp.

For the glaze we additionally take:

sugar, cocoa powder - 4 tbsp. l.;
sour cream - 3 tbsp. l.;
butter - 50 g.

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We prepare the cake using this technology:

Cream the butter and sugar, add the melted chocolate and orange zest. Mix everything thoroughly.
Pour milk and eggs into the resulting mixture and beat again.
Knead the dough: add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix everything thoroughly so that there are no lumps.
Mix cocoa, flour and baking powder.
We take two forms of different sizes. Grease the smaller one with oil and add dough to it. Cover the pan with foil.
Add warm water to a large mold and place the container with the dough inside. Bring the mixture to a boil on the stove, reduce power and cook for 1.5 hours.
Cool the finished dish and remove it from the mold.
For the glaze, mix sugar, sour cream, cocoa and butter.
Pour the glaze into the center of the cake and smooth it out.

The finished cake can be decorated with confectionery topping in the form of colored sticks or balls, grated chocolate, and orange slices.

Winter holiday treats: filling and warm

Products in winter will not spoil outdoors, but they may freeze. You need to cook dishes on the grill or reheat those you brought with you. While guests are playing in the snow, sledding or skiing, you need to light a fire and start preparing treats.

Instead of traditional bowls with salads, it is better to put them in baskets, so it will be convenient to eat them right away, because your hands can get cold and it will be awkward to hold a fork. Salad dressings can be very diverse.

Mayonnaise or sour cream, various oils will not disappear in cold air. It is better to wash vegetables and fruits for the table at home; splashing water outside will not be very comfortable. It’s not difficult to cut them; together with meat and cheese, they will become an excellent appetizer for the holiday table.

You can’t do without barbecue, but when cooking it in the cold, you should keep in mind that the meat will take longer to fry than in the warm season. You need to calculate the time correctly so that the dish does not turn out raw or overcooked. It would be nice to prepare a warm sauce for the barbecue. This can be done in a container over a fire. Tomato, creamy, berry or fruit sauce will find its connoisseur.

Drinks can also be prepared over a fire. Brew tea or coffee, or maybe make some mulled wine? Why not, because a hot drink will come in handy in cold weather.