New Years Dinner 2017! Delicious ideas for the upcoming Holiday.

New Year’s 2017! Still can’t believe that the year is over. Will take me time to get used to writing the proper year, usually by February it sinks in for me.

It’s not easy to cook, entertain, and take good pictures and videos of the event.

I think I’m getting more relaxed at doing this. I never know until the beginning of cooking what exactly I’m going to do and that’s why I can’t give out my list. It’s never realistic as much as I try.

Sushi cake: crabmeat, rice, cucumbers, eggs, caviar cream, yum-yum sauce, nori, smoked salmon, red caviar

I love LOW EFFORT – HIGH IMPACT dishes! And this is exactly what I’ve done this year! Hopefully, this will serve as an inspiration for your next holiday celebration.

New Year’s Menu

Appetizers

Chicken Pate (Delicious by Mother-in-law)
Baked low-carb tortilla chips (to go along with Chicken Pate)
Sushi Cake (rice made in Instant Pot)
Baked Spanakopita triangles (Costco, freezer section)
Seledka (herrings) with red onions, olives, dill and tomatoes
Boiled young potatoes with butter, olive oil, dill, and garlic
Tomatoes and cucumbers plate

Salad

Salad Oliver (Delicious by Mother-in-law)
Chicken Salad Christmas Tree

Main Dishes

Marinated and Seared Rack of Lamb with garlic and tomatoes
Marinated and Seared Lamb loins with onions and mushrooms
Creamy mashed potatoes
Garlic and wine Marinated and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Fried rice with edamame (rice made in Instant Pot)
Salmon Meatballs
Lo-Mein (Costco)
Pan-seared vegetables with garlic and wine

Dessert

One-Bowl Fudgy Chocolate cake with homemade decorations
Ice cream cone Chocolate/Coconut Trees
Sees boxed chocolates
Fruit plate

Chicken Salad Christmas Tree
VIDEO RECIPE

Super delicious and adds so much to the festive mood of this magical season!

Marinated Greek Lamb Chops with garlic and tomatoes. So Delicious!!!

Marinated and Seared Rack of Lamb with garlic and tomatoes

Recipe here

Australian Lamb Loin chops and Mashed potatoes (Video Recipe)

Salmon Meatballs with Yum-Yum sauce

How to make Salmon Meatballs with Yum-Yum sauce

I will make this one again and again. It does resemble Gefilte fish (farshirovannaya ryba) in a way.

Ingredients:

– 1 1/2 pound Cooked Salmon
– 2 Large eggs
– 1 Cup Italian flavor Panco bread crumbs
– 2 green onions, minced
– 1 medium tomato, diced
– 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced
– 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
– salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients.

Spray Pam on a foil-lined cookie sheet or use Parchment paper.

Take a small bowl of water, wet your hands and shape the Salmon mix into meatballs. Leave space in between.

Bake in the Preheated at 350F oven for 15 minutes.

Serve warm or cold.

You can serve Salmon Meatballs as is, or add butter and lemon juice, or use your favorite Teriyaki sauce as I have, or Avocado Sauce (avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt/pepper). It’s all up to you.

Desserts

One-Bowl Fudgy Chocolate cake

One-Bowl Fudgy Chocolate cake with homemade decorations recipe here

Ice cream cone Chocolate/Coconut Trees

Ice cream cone Chocolate/Coconut Trees from the previous year.

Just dip the sugar cones in melted chocolate and nuts. Then dip some in shredded coconuts, and some in powdered sugar.

Perfect melted chocolate!

So glad that I can share food and pack several meals for my Mother-in-law. She doesn’t have time to cook for herself since she takes care of her ill husband. She is my #1 Fan! Always comments on my posts, always appreciate everything I do. So glad that my in-laws are here and we can bring them happiness! We are a small family, but we’re really close-knit!