New Year 2016 according to the Eastern calendar - the year of the Fiery Red Monkey. This is the ninth sign of the eastern horoscope, which is part of the Yang (masculine) group of animals. And despite the fact that the Monkey will fully enter into its legal rights only February 8, Chinese New Year 2016, install certain rules and it will begin to demand their strict execution from the very beginning of the European New Year, that is, from January 1.

According to the European Zodiac, the ruler of 2016 Monkey is closest to the solar sign Leo. This means: if the fun is wide and until the morning, if dinner is rich and refined (both in food and drinks, communication).

What will 2016 bring to our country, our planet and each person individually? The monkey is smart, restless, curious, rather eccentric, loves to shock and be the center of attention, as well as play in public. But since ancient times, it has been considered a symbol of insight, wisdom, thrift and extraordinary prudence.

If you enter the new year with a clear mind, sanity and bright thoughts, then this animal of the eastern calendar promises not to create serious obstacles, but on the contrary will help you gain wisdom and create favorable conditions for everything new in your future life. Authority, vital steps and continued success will be guaranteed to you. The one who will make the right fateful decisions in a balanced and prudent manner, who will work in areas related to mental and creative activity who will own analytics, he will be at the top of his career peak.

Element of 2016 - fire, which means that the main characteristics of the year are dynamism, renewal, rebirth, growth, upward striving, brightness, warmth and energy. People born under the sign of the Monkey are original and inventive, very quickly able to cope with any problem, decisive and adamant, although they are not without flexibility and diplomacy. And they have ups and downs, but they again rise to their feet with enviable persistence, boldly continuing to move forward towards their cherished goal. Representatives of such a sign always assess a specific situation soberly, possessing a tenacious mind, excellent and excellent observation and intuition. If you look very carefully at the habits of the monkeys, and in a similar way try to behave in the coming 2016, you will win their patronage. And then you will definitely be lucky in everything and, of course, good luck, which always accompany hardworking, enterprising, courageous and purposeful people.

The monkey is far-sighted and cunning in financial matters, she knows how to profitably invest money. The Eastern horoscope recommends trying to do your business in a balanced way, not overspending, but, on the contrary, try to increase them. And then all financial affairs will give only a positive effect in 2016. Feng Shui experts advise that you have money throughout 2016, just wrap a silver coin in a silk handkerchief and put it in your jacket or trousers pocket, preferably in the left one.

What to wear for the New Year 2016 - outfits and jewelry

2016 is the year of the Red Fire Monkey and must be met in natural fabrics(velvet, organza, silk, satin, leather), red, dark pink or burgundy, but others are also possible (orange, gold, yellow, mother-of-pearl, coral and red). In clothes, it is best to give preference to fiery (“tongues of flame”) or silvery tones, as they are all juicy, bright and will invariably bring happiness and good luck.

New Year's style should embody beauty and grace - mini-skirts that open women's slender legs or dresses: floor-length evening, with slits, cocktail, with a high waist, with bare shoulders. Dresses should attract attention, so you can richly trim the neck, belt, sleeves with matching rhinestones and beads, or decorate with some kind of embroidery. AT new year's eve 2016 in clothes should feel gloss and extravagance.

In addition to the dress, use accessories with a catchy, unusual design. For example, brooches in the form of a symbolic animal, a light scarf or capes made of transparent light chiffon. Give preference to jewelry made of natural stones (rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings). Ideally, if it is diamonds, gold, coral or pearl necklaces. Jewelry will perfectly emphasize the luxury of your style.

In hairstyles, it is better to collect the hair in an elegant “tail” or dissolve and make curls that flow freely over the shoulders. In any case, the hairstyle should reflect your natural beauty and grace, rather than being frivolous and careless. Do make-up natural and restrained or in art style, in this case absolutely any color schemes are welcome. Perfume is better to choose with a floral scent. We select the color of the manicure accordingly for the New Year's holiday outfit, and make the shape of the nails natural, since unnatural ones (overhead and other types of forms) are no longer relevant in the coming year.

For men, a classic dark or golden suit and an ironed shirt are suitable. A butterfly or an original tie will please the Monkey, and he will certainly be very supportive of you in the new year. Men need to shave and get a neat haircut.

What's in store for us in 2016

The upcoming new year 2016 is favorable for deals, coup d'état and political decisions, in everyday ordinary life - this is a great time for courtship, love and scandals. This is the heyday of fashion, music and art. The changes of this year, as usual, are sudden and fateful, but the prudence and assertiveness of the Monkey will always be felt, helping to make, maybe unexpected, but the right decisions. The predictions of the soothsayers boil down to the fact that the coming 2016 for most people will be associated with career opportunities, promotion and success in all matters, because the element "fire" is essentially a colossal vital energy, striving upwards.

You can give whatever you want, both original and practical gizmos, but the main thing is that your gift should bring pleasure and joy to relatives and friends. It can be a T-shirt with the symbol of the year, a keychain, a mug, a magnet, a candle, soft toy. But you should definitely give this year's talisman - this is a figurine or a figurine of a monkey. Such a talisman of your household will protect throughout this period.

New Year's holiday table setting 2016

Any holiday, and especially New Year's, we can not do without orange tangerines, Olivier salad, and, of course, delicious sparkling champagne. But keep in mind that according to the Eastern calendar, every year is under the auspices of some animal. Therefore, in order for the whole next year to turn out well for you, you need to “appease” the owner of the year by presenting him with all kinds of favorite delicacies on New Year's Eve.

Since monkeys love a beautiful life and delicious natural food, then cover and serve New Year's table it is necessary to be creative and unusual, and the prepared dishes should be distinguished by an amazing shape and a peculiar taste. Beautifully set table and cooked with love variety of dishes- this is a symbol of happiness and good luck for the whole coming year.

It is not at all necessary to furnish the table expensively and magnificently. After all, the main thing is to create a joyful atmosphere for those present, cozy and comfortable. Try, for example, to decorate beautifully napkins and cutlery with multi-colored ribbons, and gracefully tie wonderful bows from the remaining ribbons and attach them to the tablecloth with pins. Place silver foil napkins under the plates. It remains only to beautifully arrange now, matched to match, candles and make sure that such a simple technique will add splendor to your New Year's table.

What to cook for the New Year's table 2016

The monkey loves naturalness, so the highlight of your New Year's table is a large amount of low-fat and tender snacks and salads from fresh produce decorated with greenery. There should be more on the table. Holiday menu can be the most diverse - it's meat, stuffed eggs or fish. Since our monkey is a lover of spectacularly decorated delicious dessert(a well-known sweet tooth), fruits (especially bananas), vegetables and pastries will not be superfluous on the table, because it's great if the room smells like freshly baked bread and muffins. Take care of availability quality wine on the tables. But with strong alcoholic drinks you should not be zealous - the monkey does not like drunks.

Astrologers say that the new year 2016 will be very interesting and quite successful for all signs of the zodiac who are curious, resourceful, enterprising, willing to work and earn. Also, the year of the Red Monkey is favorable for marriages and the birth of children, because red is the color of love. The monkey is ready to give everyone the opportunity to change their lives for the better. So, keep it up!

Why do we all love Christmas so much? Perhaps for the opportunity to take a break from everyday work? Or for the fact that during this period the whole family finally gathers together at a huge table? Or maybe for the magical atmosphere that is created thanks to the numerous sparkling lights and the Christmas tree? In any case, every aspect is extremely important, isn't it. And, if, for example, you refuse jewelry during this period, then you will agree that the holiday will no longer be so fabulous and interesting. And one of the main decorations on New Year is a rich table.

This year is already coming to an end and it will be replaced by the New Year of the Monkey 2016. According to astrologers, he promises to be cheerful and carefree, because this year's hostess is the same. The Monkey is also sociable and loves when joy reigns in the house. Therefore, a gift is a gift, but a congratulation sets the mood for the holiday to a greater extent. Moreover, for this it is not necessary to be a speaker, just look on the Internet, where you can find a variety of wishes and congratulations on the New Year 2016.

Everyone has long known that 2016 will be held under the sign of the Fire Monkey. However, until February 8, 2016, the date of the onset of the Chinese New Year, the Goat will continue to remain on its throne, and it is impossible to forget about it on New Year's Eve. So astrologers advise, when preparing for the new year 2016, to take into account the tastes and characters of both signs of the eastern calendar - the Wood Goat and the Fire Monkey, then the coming year will definitely be successful, even though it will be a leap year.

Each New Year is a significant occasion to gather at one table for all relatives and friends. During the whole year, this cannot be done, but in this case, everything goes as well as possible, because after all they are waiting for a whole 10 days of rest! You can’t do without a festive table, and therefore all housewives think about the question - what to cook for new year 2016?

Among the New Year's rituals, the eastern tradition of greeting the patron animal of the coming year has firmly established itself. A little time will pass, and we will all meet the year 2016, the patroness of which will be the Monkey. According to astrologers, not a single year of the Monkey passes calmly and measuredly.

The New Year's holiday is approaching. In 2016, all mankind meets the Year of the Monkey. On this New Year's Eve, you need to play, joke, play humorous skits and just have fun. This direction will ensure good luck and prosperity in the New Year. As you know, the center of attention this evening in every house is a rich table, and the Christmas tree is a symbol of the holiday. Not only the mood in the house and a prosperous life in the coming year depend on how to decorate the Christmas tree in the New Year 2016.

New Year is a special holiday, with the advent of which hopes for positive changes in life. And we are interested in advance under what symbol of the eastern calendar the coming year will pass and what it has in store for us.

New Year 2016 promises to be dynamic, joyful, cheerful and full of pleasant changes in life, as the mistress of this year is the red fiery Monkey. However, in order to achieve this, it is necessary to properly spend this holiday in order to attract the positive energy of the coming 2016. In this article, we have tried to collect the most interesting ideas where to celebrate the New Year of the red fiery Monkey.

Often on New Year's Eve we hear the phrase: "As you meet the New Year, so you will spend it." But how to do it right? And is this the only sign that refers to the New Year? 2016 is coming very soon, so let's find out more about the signs for the New Year of the red fiery Monkey.

There are about 6 weeks left before the New Year. There is still plenty of time, it seems. But, alas, this is an illusion. You will not notice how, in a hurry, you will have to plan the Olivier and pour fat on the goose in the oven. Yes, even sigh that loose caviar on the market cost some absolutely sky-high money. What do you want - New Year. So it is better to prepare for this holiday in advance. At least buy groceries before queues, traffic jams and price hikes. We figure out what you can stock up for the holidays a few weeks before them.

Right now

Pickles and marinades. You can buy pickled / pickled cucumbers, tomatoes and mushrooms long before the celebration. After all, blanks are stored all winter, they can do it at your home. Just look carefully at the expiration date of the product and the transparency of the brine. And at home, put the jars in a dark, cool place before the holiday.

How to choose safe canned food,

Caviar. Factory jars of caviar can be bought in advance, usually they have a shelf life of several months. Only a small nuance: the caviar must be immediately put in the refrigerator, it will not be preserved when room temperature. If you bought loose caviar then you can freeze it. On the palatability freezing has almost no effect (if you then defrost according to the rules, slowly), although beneficial features Caviar when frozen, of course, is lost.

How to choose the right caviar,

Canned food. For "Mimosa" buy a jar of canned salmon, for filling pita bread, eggs and other shavings - tuna, peas for Russian salad, corn, olives and black olives. Everything will come in handy for the New Year, and you can already buy it.

Candy and chocolate. Sweets will lie quietly for 1.5 months. They just need to be stored properly. Do not put chocolate in the refrigerator and do not place near the radiator.

Alcohol. Champagne, vodka, cognac, wine are the main candidates for advance purchase. Just keep in mind that vodka also has an expiration date. If some bottles have been in your bar for a long time, check, maybe it’s already worth parting with them.

Raw smoked sausages. A stick of dry sausage has a shelf life of two months. You just need to store it in wrapping paper and in the refrigerator.

Vegetable oil. One and a half months for vegetable oil is not a period. Therefore, you can already stock a mixing bottle homemade mayonnaise and frying brushwood.

For four weeks

Red frozen fish. In the freezer, fish can not be stored for a lifetime, but only about a month. Therefore, we buy it for 4 weeks. Then this fish can be thawed (slowly) and salted. But for baking, it is better to choose chilled fish and buy it a week before the holiday, not earlier.

How to buy salted red fish,

Frozen goose and turkey. Frozen poultry will easily lie for a month. Geese, ducks and turkeys are often sold frozen. But if you are going to make chicken or something from pork-beef, then it is better to buy chilled products right before the holiday.

Mayonnaise. On packs of store-bought mayonnaise is usually written: 30 days. We believe and buy it a month before the holiday.

For two weeks

Herring. Many people think that you can buy herring a few weeks before the holiday. We hasten to disappoint: herring in brine is stored for 20 days. Therefore, it is better to buy it no earlier than 15 days before the New Year. And store in the refrigerator.

How to choose a herring, tell

Eggs. They are usually good for a month from the date of packaging. That's just yesterday's eggs in stores almost never. More and more three weeks ago. If you are lucky enough to stumble upon eggs whose expiration date is already in 2017, you should take it. Moreover, eggs are exactly the product that steadily rises in price for each holiday.

Fish and meat in vacuum packaging. The shelf life of a product sealed in a factory vacuum (note that it is in a factory vacuum, and not in a box closed with a film, as they do in a store. Nothing will be stored in it for a long time) - three weeks. But keep in mind that vacuum-packed imported products usually go through all rounds of veterinary control, so they definitely do not need to be bought in advance. They simply cannot be made a week or less ago, they will not have time to arrive. But our meat and fish, especially from the famous and good manufacturer and supplier, you can buy. If they do not expire within two weeks or more.

Cheese. In wrapping paper in the fridge fresh cheese even a month will lie freely. Unless it's been in the store for weeks, as is often the case. Therefore, for safety reasons, we would not recommend buying cheese many days before the holiday. But two weeks is a reasonable amount of time.

According to the eastern horoscope, 2016 will be the year of the Fire Monkey. The year of a smart, dexterous, artistic and inquisitive animal.

And if you want to compose new year menu in the year of the Monkey in accordance with all the rules, then read our tips on choosing and preparing dishes for a festive feast.

A list of everything that can be prepared on the table for the New Year 2016 must be compiled in advance, at least a month in advance, in order to buy everything in advance necessary products and make sure everything is enough.

We compose the menu of the New Year's table 2016

One of the main rules for compiling the New Year's menu for the year of the Monkey is that the table should be rich and varied. It is better to make salads smaller in volume, but more in quantity.

Basically, lean on cold snacks and desserts, sweets and fruits are the monkeys love the most.

All dishes should be beautifully decorated and served in the best salad bowls and vases. Pay attention to the decoration of the New Year's table 2016, everything should be on top. Make compositions with balls and tinsel, the Monkey will love their sparkle.

Salads and appetizers

There should also be sweets in bright, shiny wrappers, at least 5-6 types, on the table. Behind new year holidays you eat them quickly.

From drinks, the elements of Fire will correspond green tea, coffee from freshly ground beans, red wine, Madeira, port wine, hot punch or mulled wine, cognac.

The prepared New Year's table for the Year of the Monkey 2016, according to all the rules of the eastern horoscope, will bring confidence in the future, good luck and happiness to your home. Happy New Year to you!

Many families have their own customs, traditions and preferences during the celebration of various holidays and important dates. Most often, families have certain traditions for celebrating such a holiday as the New Year. And this is not surprising, since this celebration is the largest in all the CIS countries. It is customary to celebrate it with families and large companies. Moreover, this has been done for many years. Over the years, people have managed to develop certain traditions that they follow during the celebration of New Year's celebrations. But sometimes you want to break away from tradition and experiment with celebrating the biggest holiday of the year.

If you want to celebrate 2016 in a special way, then you can celebrate it in accordance with the theme of the Eastern calendar. But you must understand that you need to prepare for such a celebration differently than you did before. Remarkably, this applies to absolutely all aspects, including the choice of products for preparing all kinds of festive dishes.

The main products for cooking for the New Year 2016

Each housewife, before starting to prepare all kinds of dishes for the New Year's table, should stock up on food. Well, if the woman decided, then cover festive table in accordance with the theme of the eastern calendar, then she will probably wonder what foods to cook for the New Year of the Monkey 2016. After all, if earlier a woman knew what to buy in a store, since she prepared classic dishes for the New Year's table, for example, Russian salad or potatoes with chicken, then in the case of a themed celebration, a woman needs to seriously work on her shopping list.

When choosing products for the festive table for the New Year 2016, you should first of all pay attention to bananas. The fact is that in society there is such an opinion that monkeys eat only this fruit. Because of this, the banana began to be associated with monkeys and vice versa. So be sure to include bananas in the list of products that can be used both for cooking various dishes, and for serving raw.

In addition to bananas, be sure to stock up on a considerable amount of other fruits, which are also indispensable during the meeting of the Year of the Monkey. You can choose not only exotic, but also traditional fruits for our country, such as apples and pears. However, emphasis should be placed on Exotic fruits: citrus, kiwi, mango, pineapple and other fruits that monkeys eat in the jungle. After all, tastes must be taken into account hostess New Year 2016 - Fire Monkey. Fruit can be served as a dessert or as a snack. For example, you can make a salad with apples and seafood. In addition, fruits are recommended to be used to decorate the table.

bright vegetables

Except exotic fruits Vegetables must also be included in your must-have basket. Moreover, there should really be a lot of vegetables, since it is on them that you will need to focus on the festive table. So if you are going to celebrate 2016, taking into account the traditions of the Eastern calendar, then be prepared to buy a lot more vegetables than you bought before. Preference must be given colorful vegetables- tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, beets and others. Also, do not forget about potatoes and onions. They may be needed in large quantities for salads and appetizers. Particular emphasis should be placed on tomatoes, red sweet or hot pepper, beets and other vegetables of various shades of red.

Fish and seafood

Unlike monkeys, we cannot get by with just vegetables and fruits, especially when it comes to celebrating the new year. Therefore, it is imperative to purchase more substantial products that can be used to prepare main dishes and snacks. The main place in the list of staples that can be cooked for the New Year of the Monkey 2016 is occupied by fish and seafood. Shrimp, mussels, squid and octopus should take up a significant place on your table. You need to understand that such products cost a lot of money.

So if you don’t want to spend a lot on New Year’s Eve at such a time, then you can replace these expensive seafood with other goods. However, the fish on the table must be present. Moreover, you can choose fish of absolutely any variety. But it is better to give preference to such fish as blue whiting, tuna, cod, pollock, perch and other varieties. Also, do not forget about the classic salted herring for our feasts, which will also be appropriate on the table during the meeting of the Year of the Monkey 2016. From it it will be possible to prepare classic dish"Herring under a Fur Coat". If you think that this dish is trite for a New Year's themed meeting, then you are mistaken. The fact is that 2016 is not the year of the usual primate, but the Fiery one. Since the color of this talisman is red, it is quite natural that all dishes of shades of red will be relevant on your holiday table.

Meat (lamb or pork)

It is not recommended to buy meat for cooking on the festive table. However, if you want to follow the theme of the New Year 2016, but do not imagine a holiday without meat, then you can purchase several types of meat and cook it in a certain way. Many people like to cook chicken, duck and other poultry for this celebration. But to celebrate the year of the Monkey, it is better to choose pork or lamb. It is highly not recommended to buy beef and rabbit meat for subsequent cooking. If you decide to cook meat, then your choice should fall exclusively on lamb or pork. You don't even need to pay attention to other varieties.

Greens in large quantities

You will need to allocate a separate basket in the store for greenery. You really need to buy a lot. If you are interested in purchasing a large number vegetables, then be prepared to buy twice as many greens. Remarkably, you can buy absolutely any greens. Celery, parsley, dill, green onion, basil and other green herbs should definitely be on your list of staples for cooking for the New Year 2016. Do not forget to note to yourself that all this really needs a lot. The fact is that greens can be used not only for preparing salads, appetizers and main dishes, but also for creating thematic design of your table. You will need to make your table look like a jungle, so you will like the greenery.

Milk products

On the festive table in honor of the New Year 2016, dairy products, and especially cheese, should be present. Remarkably, it is recommended to buy goat cheese. But since not everyone loves this product, it is better to give preference to more traditional varieties that will be acceptable to all your guests. Cheese on the table should be present in any form, including salads. However, if you do not have time or do not want to cook cheese dishes, then you can serve the usual classic sandwiches with this dairy product. In addition to cheese of various varieties, other dairy products, such as sour cream, were among the products that can be prepared for the New Year of the Monkey. low fat yogurt and even kefir. This fermented milk drink can be used to prepare desserts for the New Year's table. In general, dairy products must be bought for cooking products for the New Year's table 2016.

nuts

In addition to vegetables and fruits, monkeys are ardent fans of nuts. They eat them no less often than the same bananas. Nuts are one of the main treats of almost all monkeys, so they should definitely be included in the list of staples that you need to cook for the New Year of the Monkey 2016. Remarkably, this delicacy can be present on the table in absolutely any form. They can be added to snacks, meat, fish or desserts. In addition, you can not only use nuts for cooking, but you also have the opportunity to put plates with assorted nuts on the table. Such walnut plates will become excellent snack. Remarkably, absolutely any nuts are suitable for meeting the Year of the Monkey. Which nuts to choose for you depends on your financial situation, because not all of them are equally available. But ideal option will be the purchase of several varieties of nuts at once. This assortment will appeal not only to the Fire Monkey, but also to all your guests.

They should also be on the list of staples. Few people know, but monkeys love this product and feast on it at any opportunity. So a few dozen eggs will need to be bought. Moreover, dishes based on this product can be prepared great amount. The perfect dish for the festive table in honor of the meeting of the year of the Monkey will be eggs, stuffed with vegetables. This appetizer will be the highlight of your table.

These products alone cannot be dispensed with to create a full-fledged festive table for the New Year of the Monkey. But it is they that should become the basis of your table if you decide to celebrate the celebration, given the theme of the Chinese calendar. If you do not pay attention to this, then you can choose any products.

People used to consider monkeys to be funny, mischievous and active animals. This perception of people about them is true. So when choosing products for cooking, you need to take into account this feature of monkeys. Therefore, all dishes on the table should be hearty, but light and low-fat. Such food will allow all your guests to feast on goodies and immediately move on to entertainment and dancing. This is exactly what monkeys do, which can eat several kilograms of bananas and immediately begin to frolic. So try to cook only light meals that are also satisfying. You can achieve this effect by adding nuts to salads and snacks.

Find the answer to the question of what foods to cook for the New Year 2016 of the Monkey, you can in vegetarian menus. The fact is that the symbol of this year is a herbivore, so dishes from vegetables and fruits should prevail on the table.

Try to cook as many light snacks as possible. Great choice for such a festive table will be tartlets stuffed with vegetables, sandwiches on rye bread and all sorts of canapes.

What to avoid on the holiday table

1. During the meeting of the New Year 2016, you should not serve fried foods. There is an opinion that the monkey does not like this and will not appreciate it. So if you decide to follow the theme, then avoid such a cooking method as frying.

Good day))

Ahead of the New Year is a holiday that carries not only traditions, but also domestic warmth, love, magical mood and inner expectation of a miracle, even for those who have long ceased to believe in fairy tales.

That is why people begin to prepare for the long-awaited holiday with hints of magic long before New Year's Eve.

The first thing that each of us thinks about is how to celebrate the New Year of the Monkey 2016 and what the menu should be. Its fullness and diversity always depend on what the year 2016 will be according to the sign of the zodiac.

Of course, the choice can be arbitrary or random, without an emphasis on the eastern calendar, but then it makes no sense to wait for help from the Monkey, which will come into its legal rights in the coming 2016))

You can believe or not believe in horoscopes, stars and Eastern calendars, that's not the point. No matter how much we want or resist, society dictates its own rules. It just so happened that every New Year enters our lives under the auspices of some animal from the famous Chinese calendar, endowing the entire upcoming period with its strength and character traits.

They say that the symbol of each year patronizes only those who believe in it. And also observes the traditions and rules by which this animal lives. So why not enlist the support of the fiery Monkey, who will soon set foot on his starry Olympus?

Speaking of the monkey, we already understand what 2016 will be like according to the Eastern calendar.

The eccentric and eccentric nature of this animal is known to everyone. But you should not be afraid. The Red Fire Monkey, in addition to loving being the center of attention and shocking, is also famous for its tenacious mind, originality, frugality and wisdom. Any of these qualities can be a pain in the ass in one place or a victory in the eternal battle with life, depending on how you beat him.

And the fidget-monkey will help you with this, the main thing is to appease the animal on the most important day of the coming period - New Year's Eve.

What to cook for the new year 2016

That the coming year? Many of us wonder about this question for a reason. Believing in the support of the totem animal leading the new year, people want to lure him into their team. When deciding how to do this, the first thing that comes to mind is a properly set table on New Year's Eve. At the same time, I want to combine the useful with the pleasant and come up with a menu that both the monkey will like and delight the family.

Especially goes to women who have to pick up an outfit, and bring the house into the appropriate form, and choose what to cook for the new 2016 Year of the Monkey.

Knowing about the wide nature of the hostess of the coming year, remember that there should be a lot of all kinds of treats on the table, besides, dishes must be decorated - the Monkey loves when everything is elegant and beautiful.

Given the tastes of this eccentric animal, you should give preference to dishes from fruits, vegetables and nuts.

There must be bananas, oranges and other fruits on the table. They can be put whole, cooked from them fruit salads or add to main dishes as an exotic note.

But this does not mean that the laid New Year's table should be left without meat and fish. It is enough to dilute meat dishes the right side dishes, adding vegetables, even if they become just a decoration, and New Year's dishes in the year of the monkey will sparkle in a completely new way.

Another important requirement for dishes on the New Year's table is that the products for cooking should be chosen as natural as possible, not containing preservatives and other chemical additives, and salads should not be buried in mayonnaise.

When asking yourself what to cook for the New Year 2016, it is always a good idea to ask other hostesses what dishes will decorate their holiday table. Combining your experience and other people's advice, it is possible to produce a masterpiece that will be remembered by everyone for a long time, and, therefore, will certainly please the hostess of the year.

Personally, our New Year's menu from year to year does not differ in novelties and extravagance, such are the conservative tastes of home:

• Olivier salad
• Herring under a Fur Coat
• squid salad
• stuffed eggs
• sandwiches with caviar (red fish)
• meat in french
• stuffed carp
• chicken in a bottle
• fruit salad
• cake... delicious, but always the same)))

well, just a selection of recipes from the book “On tasty and healthy food» Soviet times 🙂 and deviations from the menu are practically unacceptable.

Nevertheless, it is possible to “shove” some new dish on the menu every year) But such dish options, taking into account the tastes of the hostess of the new year, can be included in the menu this year.

Dishes for the New Year of the Monkey:

Snack called "Strawberry"

Despite such a “sweet” name, the presented appetizer is not a dessert, but justifies its title of a snack dish. Appearance an unusual snack can be misleading, because it is so similar to strawberries.

By choosing this unusual snack, you run the risk of being branded as an original cook, and, as you know, originality is a quality inherent in a monkey.

Products for cooking:

• Potatoes - 3-4 pcs;
• Salted herring fillet - 1 pc;
• Onion - 1 head;
• Sesame seed - 0.5 tsp;
• Beetroot juice - 150 ml;
• Parsley greens.

The recipe for making such an appetizer is quite simple, all you need is to boil the potatoes right in the peel. Peel the cooked potatoes and rub on a fine grater.

For the filling: chop the herring fillet and onion. From grated potatoes form a small cake, inside which put the filling.

Give the shape of a strawberry, and for the pain of veracity, dip it in beetroot juice. At the end, sprinkle the resulting “berry” with sesame seeds and make a parsley tail.

As I already wrote, squid salad is a must on our New Year's table, but since classic recipe There are practically no vegetables, I would like to try this option.

Calamari salad with vegetables

Products for cooking:

• Calamari - 500 grams
• Carrots - 2 pcs.
• Onion - 2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - 4 tbsp. spoons
• Fresh cucumbers - 2 pcs.
• Ground red pepper - a little
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Vinegar 9% - 2 tbsp. spoons
• Water - 2 tbsp. spoons
• Greenery

Cut the onion into half rings, marinate in a mixture of water and vinegar. raw carrots chop thin straw. Remove the onion from the marinade, let the liquid drain, mix the onion with carrots, pour boiling vegetable oil. Let the vegetables sit in it for 20 minutes.

Boil the squids in boiling water for no more than four minutes so that they do not become hard. When the squids have cooled, cut them into thin strips.

Cut the cucumbers into strips and salt, mix with the garlic passed through the garlic press.

Mix all ingredients. Pepper the salad, add salt if necessary. Garnish with any fresh herbs before serving.

Since I am sure that without mayonnaise, a salad will not be allowed on my table ((so I will season part of the salad with a small amount of mayonnaise.

Pork rolls with pineapple

The choice of hot food often becomes a problem, especially on New Year's Eve, because you want it to be not only satisfying and tasty, but at the same time unusual and remain in your memory for a long time. Pork rolls with pineapple - a solution that will appeal to many of your interesting presentation and ease of preparation.

Products for cooking:

• Pork - 0.5 kg;
• canned pineapples - 1 small jar;
• Hard cheese - 100 gr;
• White wine, pineapple juice, meat broth- 150 ml;

Prepare pork meat as for chops - cut into portioned pieces and beat back a little. Salt and pepper the finished chops.

For the filling, mix together diced pineapple and grated cheese. Ready stuffing put on the meat, which is subsequently rolled up and secured with skewers. The resulting rolls are fried on a heated pan in oil.

Transfer them to a deep baking sheet and pour over a mixture of wine, broth and pineapple juice. Bring to readiness in the oven for 20 minutes.

Fruit salad

Products for cooking:

• Oranges - 4 pcs.
• Banana - 1 pc.
• Apple - 1 pc.
• Peach (fresh or canned) - 1 pc.
• Lemon (juice) - 0.5 pcs.
• Sour cream - 4 tbsp. spoons
• Powdered sugar - 3 tbsp. spoons.

Cut prepared fruits: banana into thin slices, apple (peeled) into thin strips, peach and orange pulp into small pieces. Combine everything, sprinkle with 2 tbsp. spoons powdered sugar, pour lemon juice, mix gently, put in bowls, refrigerate.

Beat sour cream with 1 tbsp. spoon of powdered sugar, before serving, decorate the fruit salad with this mixture.

And yet, only you decide what you need to cook for the New Year 2016 and whether it makes sense to use other people's advice, or is it better to choose proven dishes to your taste.

Set the table with the chef

Some people prefer to celebrate the New Year outside the walls of their homes for various reasons. Someone likes a crowded atmosphere and courage. Someone chooses cafes or restaurants to celebrate the New Year to avoid the cooking process New Year's dishes Houses.

Or thinking that it is impossible to cook on your own as tasty and beautiful as chefs in restaurants do. And what if you set the New Year's table on your own, but according to the chef's recipes and thereby surprise your loved ones and guests?

Let's try to make our own New Year's menu, dishes from the chef will help us. Today it will not be difficult to find a huge number of recipes from famous masters on the Internet, which will become the highlight of your New Year's table.

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goat Cheese and Raspberry Sauce

The recipe for this salad is striking in its eccentricity, but at the same time simplicity. In addition, it turns out to be tasty, economical and most suitable for the tastes of the hostess of the coming year.

Products for cooking:

• Beet;
• Goat cheese;
• Frozen raspberries;
• Balsamic vinegar;
• Olive and linseed oil;
• Pine nuts;
• Sugar;
• Thyme.

We bury the beets in salt by about 1 centimeter, sprinkle with thyme and send to bake in the oven. This is necessary so that at the time of baking, the salt takes away excess moisture from the beets. Keep in the oven until done.

While the beets are ready, we are engaged raspberry sauce. To do this, send raspberries with sugar to the fire, but do not bring to a boil. After removing from heat, immediately grind with a blender and wipe through a sieve in order to get rid of small seeds. ready mix dilute to taste balsamic vinegar, olive and linseed oils. Don't forget to pepper and salt.

We peel the baked beets and cut them in any shape. We spread it along with goat cheese on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle the top with basil and pine nuts.

Barrels of buns stuffed with pâté

An original appetizer in which the chef did not use exotic ingredients, but simple and affordable ones, which were served in a festive form.

Products for cooking:

• Hot dog buns - 6 pcs.;
• Meat and sprat pate - 100 grams each;
• Processed cheese - 100 grams;
• Egg - 1 pc.;
• Olives, preferably stuffed - 6 pieces;
• Kernels from 6 walnuts;
• Pickled cucumbers, fresh herbs;
• Mayonnaise - 3 tbsp. spoons.

Cut off the tops of the buns, cut each bun in half crosswise. Remove the crumb leaving the bottom, 12 identical blanks will come out.

We are preparing three different fillings. 1st: mix meat pate with finely chopped cucumber. 2nd: mix the chopped protein of a boiled egg with sprat pate. 3rd: processed cheese grate, add chopped walnuts and chopped greens.

Stuff the bun halves different fillings, garnish with olives.

To make the kegs crispy, brush the buns with oil before stuffing and hold in a hot oven for a couple of minutes.

Chicken breasts with bell pepper

Cook from your favorite chicken interesting rolls with pepper, which can be served as hot appetizer or as a main dish.

Products for cooking:

• Chicken breast - 3 pcs.;
• Sweet bell pepper - 3 pcs. If you take peppers of different colors, the appetizer will turn out more beautiful and festive;
• Vegetable oil, favorite spices.

Cut the breasts in half lengthwise, beat off not much, salt and roll in the spices that you like best. Cut the pepper into thin strips, put on the chicken meat and roll up the roll from the wide edge to the narrow one.

Heat up strongly in a frying pan vegetable oil, fry the rolls on both sides until golden brown. Cover the pan and simmer the rolls on the smallest fire until fully cooked.

How to set the table for the New Year 2016

Table setting for the New Year is also important and is capable of both decorating a feast and spoiling it, even if there is delicious meals. As they say, correct serving most a simple dish can turn it into a work of art.

How to decorate the table for the New Year 2016?

Given the nature and tastes of the fiery Monkey, it is important to show such qualities as creativity and creativity when setting the table. Take care of tablecloths, dishes and napkins in advance. Any little things in this case can be a decisive factor in the correct design.