There isn't a single host or hostess who hasn't asked themselves: "What should I prepare for the festive table?" After all, this question is by no means rhetorical. We will all put on our aprons on December 30th and 31st and spend a lot of time in our kitchens. We need to manage to prepare appetizers, salads, main courses, and desserts. To avoid forgetting anything and not cook anything unnecessary, we need to plan the menu in advance. This will help plan future purchases. Items that keep for a long time can be bought in advance, while perishable products can be purchased the day before. For the festive table, we usually prepare several options of various appetizers, serve dishes with meat, fish and vegetables, prepare two or three types of salads, a main course and a dessert - which can be a cake, mousse, jelly, or soufflé. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, strong drinks are served at the table. To make holiday preparations enjoyable rather than boring, we have selected several simple but very interesting recipes.