Who said foie gras was obligatory during the holidays? To save some money on your New Year's Eve meal, you can simply skip it. And, why not, replace it with a good liver mousse bought from the butcher? Take care of the presentation, and serve your toast with a little onion chutney:it will be as good as a real foie gras. In the same way, you can replace the smoked salmon with smoked trout. Present it on blinis with a little fresh herb cream and lemon juice, and voila!
In main course, you decided to follow the tradition and prepare a good turkey? For a cheap New Year's Eve meal, why not opt for a good free-range chicken bought from the poultry store instead? If you are very numerous, nothing prevents you from buying two large chickens. Then it's up to you to choose the recipe you like best! You can serve this dish with small potatoes, pan-fried mushrooms, frozen green beans...
Last tip for a cheap New Year's Eve meal:prepare your dessert yourself rather than buying it. Don't have any special cooking skills? No need to complicate your task. You can simply prepare a good chocolate cake, and decorate it in party clothes. Another idea:why not offer an assortment of ice creams? Presented in pretty cups and decorated with a few cookies, they will surely make their little impression!
