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.
Cooking Christmas stollen in our family has become a good tradition. For many years now, Stollen has occupied a place of honor on our Christmas family table. Having prepared a lot of different options – I was on it. I added almond flour and homemade marzipan to the dough.
I love universal dishes on the festive table, especially New Year’s. This fish roll can be served as a hot dish or as a cold appetizer. It is very tender, fragrant, delicious, looks beautiful when served. And besides, it is not burdened with unnecessary calories.
An interesting snack, from the series “fast and tasty, beautiful and healthy”. But this is one of the main conditions when preparing a festive lunch or dinner, and certainly on New Year’s days, because there is not enough time. And this recipe will not require much effort, marinate, put in the refrigerator, fry for 5 minutes before serving. Recommend.
The new year is coming very soon. It’s time to think about The Holiday table. I propose to prepare a very simple, but very tasty and beautiful layer cake. The filling can be used any, according to your taste. This Christmas tree will decorate the New Year’s table. I got 2 christmas trees.
No holiday, no celebration in Italy is complete without porchetta. Moreover, each hostess has her own recipe and, of course, the best. Garlic, mustard, sweet herbs, lime and a good piece of meat made great friends in this roll. This hearty and delicious meat appetizer is good both hot and cold.
Carrot cakes have always been traditional for the New Year and Christmas period. Today I bake carrot cakes with dates and walnuts. Ginger and cinnamon seasonings add New Year notes to the taste of the cake. When serving, I advise you to sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tender salmon fillet is perfectly combined with creamy sauce and barely noticeable piquancy of mustard with horseradish. A fresh lemon juice will give.