Dellie Delicious

Well we’re soon there, New Years Eve 2015. And maybe you have started to plan your menu, or maybe you’re just looking for inspiration online. I’m in a challenge on the Danish site Madbloggerudfordringen where I have to come up with a drink and appetizer for the big evening. I love bubbles, and what is more appropriate on New Years Eve than bubbles? To make it a bit more exiting I’ve reduced an apple and pomegranate juice to a syrup that I’ve added to my favourite organic Prosecco. I’ve also added a little bit of rosemary to add some extra yum.
I wanted to bring the pomegranate into the appetizer as well and make something that is fast and easy, since preparing a dinner party can be quite stressful. So I’ve made parmesan chips and a salmon tartar with pomegranate seeds. It’s super fresh and delicious so that it goes really well with your drink.

Ingredients:
Appetizer
6-8 servings
finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp good quality olive oil
250 g fresh salmon cut into small cubes
2 tsp chives, chopped
lime
salt & pepper
1 spring onion, chopped
pomegranate seeds

Prosecco & Pomegranate Drink 
8 servings
400 ml apple- and pomegranate juice
1 spring of rosemary (fresh)
pomegranate seeds
2 bottles of your favourite Prosecco
more rosemary springs for decoration

Method:
Appetizer
Preheat oven to 180c. Divide the finely grated permesan in small rounds on a baking sheet. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely, uncovered. You can prepare these chips one day ahead.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and Dijon mustard until fully combined. Add chopped salmon, chives, salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of lime juice.
Top parmesan chips with salmon tartar. Decorate with spring onions and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and together with this drink:

Prosecco & Pomegranate Drink

Pour apple and pomegranate juice into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Add 1 fresh rosemary spring. Reduce for 10 minutes and let it cool completely. Remove rosemary and pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until serving time.
Pour 3 cl of apple and pomegranate syrup into a champagne glass. Add pomegranate seeds and fill the glass with Prosecco. Decorate with rosemary springs. Happy Delicious Year!