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.
for a long time i did not dare to prepare such a multi-component tartlet. but i wanted to put something interesting on the contest! the tartlet turned out really festive! shortbread dough, almond sponge cake, white chocolate ganache and matcha tea… And on top of sour cherry confit and delicate creamy chocolate cream. want to see what’s inside? Then come on in!
I suggest you prepare a delicious, hearty bean salad for the New year’s table. And for creativity, I advise you to serve it in tartlets made quickly and simply from toast bread.
Delicious unusual new year’s snack with an interesting filling, just please with its appearance, unusual presentation, original taste. Very easy to do and fast. It will be interesting to everyone without exception, as it will outshine the herring under the fur coat with its unusual composition and simplicity. There is also a minimum amount of dressing, just a couple of spoons of mayonnaise. I even wanted to name the appetizer rejuvenating apples.
Meat souffle with mustard sauce is a very delicate, airy and delicious dish with an unusual taste. Piquancy and bright taste of the dish due to mustard sauce. I recommend you try it.
A version of the salmon appetizer, which is not a shame to serve on the holiday table. Bright colors and tropical notes of mango and avocado guarantee a rosy mood for guests and loved ones.
Delicious and hearty pancakes stuffed with salted herring with avocado and herbs are sure to appeal to fans of salted fish. A great combination of overseas avocado with our Russian-style herring. These pancakes can be served for Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can take them with you on the road, on a picnic, they will diversify any festive table.