As you know, there is a Catholic Christmas and an Orthodox Christmas, and at the same time it is difficult to find even two Catholic or Orthodox countries that would have absolutely identical Christmas dishes and Christmas menu. The Christmas table should not only saturate the family, but also symbolize abundance, the beginning of a new life. Traditional Christmas dishes in different countries are very diverse, in connection with the end of the fast, a variety of products are allowed. For example, from the end of November to January 7, the Orthodox Christmas fast lasts, the menu of the Christmas fast is a great way not only to be cleansed spiritually, but also physically. Eating during the Christmas fast excludes fatty animal food, fish can be eaten several times a week. But after the fast, the recipes for Christmas dishes are more diverse, there is meat, fish, and dairy products.
For the countries of Western Europe, Christmas baking recipes are especially characteristic of sweet dishes. At this time, houses and bazaars are really flooded with Christmas pastries. The recipe for Christmas baking is Christmas cookies, as well as Christmas gingerbread. Christmas cupcake and Christmas candy recipes are also very popular. There is even a special English Christmas cake in England. The recipe for Christmas cookies is simple, the main thing is a beautiful design. To please your loved ones and, especially, children, we offer you a recipe for Christmas gingerbread. You will need flour, sugar, soda, eggs, butter, cocoa, honey, spices. After mixing the ingredients and kneading the dough, it should be put in the refrigerator overnight so that it is infused and soaked with spices, in this case you will get especially fragrant Christmas gingerbread. The recipe for Christmas gingerbread will also require you to have a certain artistic taste, because it will be necessary to mold human figures, animals, or some geometric shapes from the dough. After that, the cookies are baked in the oven and decorated with icing. About the same way Christmas cookies are prepared. The recipe for a Christmas cake is very popular in England. It is prepared with dried fruits and nuts, soaked with some alcohol. For Orthodox Christians, Christmas sweets are primarily Christmas carols and Christmas pastries, for example, Christmas cake. The recipe that creates a holiday for children is lollipops in the form of cockerels. The ideal option for Christmas baking will be Christmas tea. It is made from black tea, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel.
Also in many European countries, a mandatory Christmas dish is a Christmas goose, a Christmas duck or a Christmas turkey. Christmas goose is prepared in Germany, Denmark, Greece etc. You will definitely not regret if a Christmas goose appears on your table. The Christmas goose recipe usually uses apples and prunes. Christmas turkey is a recipe that is typical for England and the USA. Meat dishes are often served with a Christmas salad, the recipe of which may differ in different countries.
What could be tastier, simpler and more affordable than crispy bread, fresh herbs and fragrant olive oil? In this recipe, these ingredients are combined in an excellent tandem, resulting in these crispy cakes stuffed with fragrant fresh herbs.
Tender and juicy chicken in a spicy and thick cheese sauce with crunchy cheese and bread crust. Perfect for a festive table, it looks great on the table. The guests will be delighted.
A casserole of minced meat “Obergini” is a good way to turn the remains of yesterday’s lunch or dinner into a wonderful main dish. It will be delicious both hot and cold.
A very tasty Italian dish, it is prepared quickly and simply – even a child can cope))) Very tasty with white wine – well, or as we have – with apple juice))) Try it, you’ll like it.
In the Brittany region, strong sea winds apply a layer of salt to meadows where sheep are bred, the meat of which acquires a salty taste. Therefore, mutton is a frequent guest on the French table! I offer you, my favorite chefs, a recipe for a full-fledged French dinner that combines all the charm of France, as well as spices, products and even national dishes!
I recommend trying this wonderful delicacy, filled with sweetness, moisture and tartness of oranges. In addition to all of the above, dessert is prepared quickly.
A very tasty lean dish. I am happy to recommend it on those days of fasting when it is allowed to eat fish. Today is the feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos – just such a day. Tender fish meat and fragrant rice are hidden under the crispy crust.
There are a lot of advantages in this dish. This is useful: trout is rich in healthy fats with a high content of vitamins a and D. It is cooked quickly. The house has a stunning aroma of ginger and coconut milk. It is very tasty and unusual – there is something to please and surprise guests.
That I only cooked soups-salads and even sweets from chickpeas. It was dessert’s turn. After all, chickpeas are a very interesting product, ideally suited to any dish, the casserole of which I liked. Soft fruity-creamy taste with a subtle hint of spices.
