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.
It’s very simple, original, delicious and on top of everything useful! It is prepared very quickly, so if you come to visit! Or you wanted to eat quickly and easily!
Fragrant pickled mozzarella with notes of rosemary and lemon combined with juicy cherry tomatoes and cheese is the perfect snack for white wine or champagne.
Everyone loves to receive gifts, especially for the holiday! My gift canapes for the White Tiger. A very easy-to-prepare recipe and very tasty canapes.
Small, miniature sandwiches with delicate pate in the shape of a “bee” – both adults and children were delighted!!! In addition, the filling of such canapes can be varied: cheese with garlic, chopped mushrooms with onions, and any canned food with mayonnaise and egg, and sweet cheese mass, and, like me, chicken liver with egg, herbs and butter!
Guests at the door, I… is something missing from the festive table?! Prepare a quick and delicious snack with cheese and garlic croutons, it will not only decorate your New Year’s table, but also serve as a light snack before serving salads and hot dishes.
Futuristic still life. A Mediterranean-style delicacy, a luxurious spectacle – the dish itself decorates the table. Wine or champagne will emphasize the unique taste of shrimp in combination with grapes. Nothing complicated, the main thing is to make the canapes “stand”. The secret lies in the recipe.
The New Year is coming soon, and it’s time to make a menu for the festive table. This snack must be 100% present on the Christmas table. My guests will be very happy.
Crispy sponge cake, juicy fish, delicate taste of cream cheese is a wonderful combination for a snack that will suit lovely ladies with white wine. Serve it to the festive table and enjoy the taste.
A Christmas feast is unthinkable without sandwiches with red caviar. Lovers of this delicacy, of course, will like any form of serving. See what an interesting option I liked.
Do you like candy? Don’t want to bake a cake? But do you have a minute of free time? Treat yourself, surprise your loved ones and guests! In appearance and taste – exactly the same as in the store “Raffaello”!!! It’s elementary, but delicious!
