The Year of the Goat is not over yet, but many housewives are already beginning to think about the next winter holiday. It is important not only to feed the guests, but to appease the patron of the next year. The symbol of 2016 is the Red Fire Monkey, which has a violent temperament, restlessness and eccentricity.
The main rule in preparing dishes for a festive New Year's table is the choice of natural products. It must be remembered that the Monkey does not approve of dyes and carcinogens. Since it is a herbivore, most of the dishes should be vegetarian - a variety of salads, vegetable stews, grilled vegetables and diet skewers. It is recommended to season the dishes abundantly with any greens - dill, parsley, lettuce, arugula, green onions, etc. It is also recommended to use chicken eggs, carrots, peppers and onions.
It is important to remember that salads should be made light, because the Monkey loves an active lifestyle for which energy is needed. In order not to overeat on New Year 2016, it is worth organizing a buffet on which you need to place sandwiches, tartlets or chips. The advantage of using such a table is that there will be no heaviness in the stomachs and nothing will prevent guests from having fun, dancing and participating in various competitions.
If it is known in advance that guests prefer meat dishes or fish, then it is recommended to serve on the table, for example, a ham on a spit, a kebab or another dish cooked over an open fire. The fish is best done steamed, but other seafood should be abandoned altogether - the Monkey does not feel any attachment to them. For the symbol of the coming year, it is more important that the food is subjected to heat treatment as little as possible. There should not be a lot of meat on the table, it is worth choosing only its low-fat varieties. And it is best to give preference to chicken.
The table should be rich in sweets. So don't forget to have a large plate with a variety of fruits, including bananas. As an extra treat, you can serve a cookie, cake, or cake.
In the New Year 2016, one should give preference to noble alcoholic beverages - sparkling wines, whiskey and cognacs. Compotes, juices, fruit drinks or plain water are welcome. It is recommended to diversify the table with all kinds of chilled cocktails.
