3 Killer Recipes for Birthday Celebrations

No other day is as special as your birthday.

Birthdays are not just about cakes! Want to pull the day off with some really tempting recipes? Whether it’s your own special day or someone close to you, what could be better than throwing away an endearing foodie birthday party?

Whether you’re down to enjoying chilled tomato bisques or grabbing on the smokey, poached paneer rolls, we’re all in to help you celebrate your one year of getting older with some of the killer recipes for every connoisseur.

Get ready to dive right into your plate and sniff the pleasing aroma of buttery paneer infused with the rich flavours of garlic, tomatoes, and more. We’re here to share with you some of my most impressive recipes that you can’t miss out on! 

Creamy Tomato Bisque

While lobster bisque is an OG recipe on its own, if you’re a vegan, we have something special for you. This sensational recipe is loaded with flavours and infuses the aroma of thyme, sherry, and spices. The aromatic rice adds to its thickness, making it a great appetiser for supper.

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces of water
• ¾ cup of celery stalk
• ½ cup tomato puree
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup of fresh cream
• ¾ cup of aromatic jasmine rice
• ¼ cup sherry
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 bay leaves
• 6–8 black peppers
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme
• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Chive (completely optional)
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• In a pan, add butter and saute chopped onion and celery until it turns golden brown.
• Now add tomato puree and stir for another 5 minutes.
• Bring the mixture to a boil again after adding sherry.
• Then, add aromatic rice, bay leaves, black pepper, chive, thyme, salt, coconut milk and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
• After taking it off the heat, let it cool for sometime. 
• Now blend the mixture into a smooth, fine paste and transfer it into a saucepan.
• If you like your bisque hot, simply stir for a few minutes over medium-high heat.

Serve it hot or cold with some fresh lemon juice, fresh cream and garnished with some thyme leaves. Season with salt and cayenne along with buttered garlic bread. Leave your guests craving for more as they relish each spoon of this savoury bisque.

Poached Paneer Rolls With Mustard Sauce

Indulge yourself in the exceptionally delicious paneer roll recipe that combines the smoothness of butter, smoky paneer, and the spiciness of mustard sauce. The zesty lemon wedges give this recipe the perfect balance it needs. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound paneer (or cottage cheese)
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. mustard sauce
• ½ tsp. cayenne powder
• ¾ tsp. mustard powder
• 2 toasted hot dog rolls
• 4 lettuce leaves
• Lemon slices
• Black pepper
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• In a saucepan, add butter over medium-high heat and let it melt. Now, add the paneer chunks and season them generously with salt, pepper, and your favourite spices. Cook for the next 6–7 minutes over low heat.
• In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, a pinch of mustard powder, cayenne powder, mustard sauce, salt, lemon juice, and water until a rich and thick sauce is prepared.
• Keep aside the cooked lobster meat in a bowl and squeeze some fresh lemon juice along with salt and pepper.
• Brush the slit hot dog rolls with some butter and stuff a lettuce leaf and paneer filling into them. 

Garnish with some freshly cut lemon wedges and the tangy mustard sauce that will make this recipe a decadent move for your special day!

Potato Frites with Wakefield Aioli Sauce

This decadent supper recipe tastes nothing like the classic potato recipes you’ve tried nearby. The thin potato wedges are gently cooked and drenched in the flavours of the rich garlicky Aioli dip. And its crispy texture on the outside and smoky flavour on the inside make it an all-year-round recipe. 

Ingredients:

For potato frites:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• Vegetable oil
• 1 pound of potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
• Pepper
• Salt to taste 

For Wakefield Aioli Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove 

Procedure:

For potato frites

• In a saucepan, melt some butter and add finely chopped garlic to it. Cook for about 2–3 minutes until the aroma starts to release. Stir in cilantro, pepper, lemon juice, and salt. Let the mixture cook for another 8–10 minutes over low heat.
• In a deep fryer, heat some vegetable oil (for frying) over high heat. 
• Meanwhile, pat dry the potato wedges to remove any moisture. This will avoid any splattering of oil when frying. Now, fry the wedges carefully and set aside on tissue paper to drain excess oil.
• Add the fried wedges to the prepared butter sauce in a pan and cook generously for about 3–4 minutes. 

For Wakefield Aioli Sauce

• Blend together mayonnaise, basil, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Season it with salt and pepper, and let it refrigerate for about 30 minutes.  

Serve the fried potato wedges layered with buttery potato wedges and drizzle with the spiced Aioli sauce. Garnish with sliced bell peppers, lemon wedges, and fresh cilantro. Top it off with some more Aioli and get ready for more compliments. 

Takeaway

Add a touch of extravagance to your birthday celebration with these killer recipes that will make the occasion truly unforgettable. From the succulent paneer rolls drenched in garlic butter to decadent potato frites with Aioli, every recipe assures to delight you truly.