8 Cool Snacks That Will Help Out In Any Situation

Family get-togethers? Sudden guests? A festive celebration for which you want to cook something interesting and uncomplicated?

Family get-togethers? Sudden guests? A festive celebration for which you want to cook something interesting and uncomplicated? If you have versatile snacks in your arsenal, they are suitable for any of these situations. Fill your culinary piggy bank with cool ideas!

1. Fried processed cheese

 

If there are a couple of processed cheeses in the refrigerator, you can make a surprisingly bright, mouth-watering and interesting snack from them.

Ingredients:

Processed cheese - 2 pcs.; Vegetable oil - for frying; Flour - 50-70 grams (for breading).

 

Peel the cheese and carefully cut into even slices. Roll on all sides in flour. If desired, you can add your favorite spices to the flour.

 

Put in a pan with hot oil and brown on both sides. Such an appetizer can be supplemented before serving with sauce or vegetables, for example.

2. Shawarma on a plate

 

This dish is perfect for an evening out with friends. You can experiment with the ingredients by adding vegetables, herbs or sauces to taste.

We will need:

Chicken breast - 1 pc.; Potatoes - 300 g; Cucumber - 1 pc.; Bulb - 1 pc.; Tomato - 1 pc.; Carrots in Korean - 100 g; Soy sauce - 2 tbsp. l. (for chicken); Sour cream - 50 g; Mayonnaise - 20 g; Garlic, herbs and spices - to taste; Lavash - for serving; Vegetable oil - for frying.

First of all, peel the potatoes, cut into cubes, like fries, and fill with cold water. In parallel, wash and dry the breast, cut into medium pieces and marinate in soy sauce. Dry potatoes and fry until golden brown.

Fry the fillets separately until cooked and then cut into small slices. Cut vegetables. Prepare the sauce from mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic and herbs. Put all the ingredients on a plate without stirring. Place a gravy boat in the center. Be sure to serve a sheet of pita bread for such an appetizer.

3. Tuna pate

 

Canned fish snacks are quick and convenient options for whatever you have on hand. With such a pate you can not only feed hearty, but also really surprise. Tender, appetizing and very tasty!

We will need:

Canned tuna - 1 can; Bulb - 1 pc.; Boiled egg - 1-2 pcs.; Lemon juice - 1 tbsp. l.; Vinegar - 2 tbsp. l.; Salt and spices - to taste.

Peel the onion, chop finely and place in a small bowl. Add vinegar, salt and sugar if desired. Pour in some water and leave to marinate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, send the egg into the blender bowl and chop. Add canned food to it.

 

Squeeze the onion and put it on the fish. To taste, you can add a little lemon juice and your favorite spices. Stir again to make a uniform paste. It can be served with slices of fresh bread, crackers or pita bread.

4. Quick cabbage appetizer

 

This inexpensive and simple dish can surprise with its taste not only adults, but also children.

You will need:

Leaves of white cabbage - 5 pcs.; Egg - 1 pc.; Flour - 50 g; Sour cream or mayonnaise - 50 g; Salt and spices - to taste; Vegetable oil - for frying.

 

Carefully remove cabbage leaves, wash and pat dry. Scald them with boiling water or send them to the microwave for 30 seconds. Cut into medium pieces. To prepare the batter, combine the egg with sour cream or mayonnaise, add spices, salt and sifted flour. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Gently dip each leaf in the batter and place in the pan. Fry on both sides over medium heat until golden brown.

5. Cottage cheese triangles in pita bread

 

This appetizer is good because it can be prepared in two versions - sweet and salty. Choose the one you like best.

Sheet pita - 2 pcs.;

Egg - 1 pc.; Cottage cheese - 200 g; Vegetable oil - for frying; Salt - to taste.

To prepare the filling, rub the cottage cheese with a pinch of salt. Add herbs and garlic if desired. Cut pita bread into strips. Put a couple of tablespoons of filling on the edge and wrap it in a triangle. Dip in beaten egg and place in hot oil in skillet.

For a sweet filling, add sugar, vanillin for flavor, raisins or dried fruits if desired.

6. Snack from baked beets

 

Sandwiches with beets and tofu are a very original option that is worth a try.

We will need:

Baked beets - 1 pc.; Garlic - 1-3 cloves; Tofu - 100 g (or other pickled feta-type cheese); Salt, pepper, herbs, mayonnaise - to taste.

Cool the baked beets, peel and grate on a medium grater. Grate the tofu and garlic next. Add chopped herbs, salt and your favorite spices. Season everything with mayonnaise, mix and serve on slices of dried bread.

7. Deep-fried mushrooms

 

In haste, you can cook amazingly juicy and mouth-watering champignons with a crispy crust. A great beer snack for a variety of familiar options.

Ingredients:

Mushrooms - 300 g; Egg - 2 pcs.; Breadcrumbs - 30 g; Salt and spices - to taste; Vegetable oil - for deep frying.

 

First, wash and dry the mushrooms, remove the legs. Separate the yolks from the proteins (we will not need the latter). Pour the breadcrumbs into a small bowl. Add salt and spices to taste. Dip each mushroom in the yolk, roll in breadcrumbs and place in well-heated oil.

Fry over medium heat until golden brown. Then carefully remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

8. Cucumber rolls with tofu

 

If you need not only a simple and tasty, but also a lean or vegetarian snack, then prepare these rolls.

Ingredients:

Cucumber - 2 pcs.; Tofu - 200 g; Lean mayonnaise - 30 g; Olives - 50 g; Capers - 1 tsp; Salt and spices - to taste.

Place tofu in a small bowl, mash with a fork. Add chopped olives and capers. Salt and add spices to taste. Season with mayonnaise and mix until smooth.

 

Wash cucumbers, dry and cut into thin strips. Put a spoonful of filling on the edge and wrap the roll. To keep the appetizer well in shape, you can fix the rolls with a toothpick.

Try something new and cook with pleasure!