Are you preparing a romantic dinner? A party? Want to feel great eating alone? Whatever the reason, champagne is a definitely must. What to serve it with before the main meal, though?

There are some appetizers that suit with champagne better than with any other beverage or alcoholic drink: caviar, as an example, is so well known it doesn't even require presentation.

What more?

Foie gras

OK, liver. I just used the French term that chefs will use; please don't shoot me for that. I mean, champagne is French, isn't it? Anyway, try goose or duck liver. This soft, smooth type of dish will certainly increase your drinking experience.

Raw Oysters

A good combination but you should not use it if you prefer the oysters with lemon or vi Champagne and Appetizers: Let the Celebration Begin Recipe

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Easy Trail Mixes

by Deborah Shelton

Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up.

* Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins

Place all ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and then shake. Enjoy!

* Chocolate Popcorn Mix 2 cups spoon size shredded wheat cereal 2 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried cranberries 3 Tbsp. milk chocolate chunks

Toss cereal and popcorn into a large bowl. Place the cranberries into a small bowl. Melt the chocolate as directed on the package, and stir. Pour the chocolate over the cranberries and mix lightly. Add the c Easy Trail Mixes Recipe

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Russian Appetizer Recipes for Russian brides in the US

by Annas Agency

Russian Salad

Description

Wonderful salad will be a great appetizer with vodka and decorate your holiday table. It will take at most 10 minutes to make it.

Method

Combine grated cheese with chopped eggs and dress with mayonnaise.

Ingredients 200 g grated cheese. 5 ea hard-boiled eggs. 100 g mayonnaise. greens

Apple Salad

Description

Unexpected combination, but really tasty. Refreshing light salad will go fine at th end of the dinne to relieve the feeling of satiety.

Method

Cut apples into small cubes. Chop eggs finely. Add peas, mayonnaise and stir thoroughly. Decorate with greens.

Ingredients 4 ea apples cored and peeled. 3 tb green peas. 2 ea eggs h Russian Appetizer Recipes for Russian brides in the US Recipe

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