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.
I propose to cook unusual sandwiches for the New Year. We will prepare the basis for them ourselves. You can use the filling that I suggest, or you can use any other to your taste.
A simple appetizing snack for a festive table from the most common products. Rolls of fresh cucumbers with such favorite sprats and a delicate garlic-flavored filling.
I love this recipe for its versatility. You can add any product you like to the filling. You can even use a ready-made frozen vegetable mixture. If you use vegetables that contrast in color, you will get a very bright and festive dish. The amount of vegetables for the filling is optional and depends on your preferences. The dish can be served as a main hot or cold snack. You don’t have to bake the bird. If you stick to proper nutrition, then you can cook for a couple.
A very beautiful snack for the New Year’s table, and these sandwiches turn out very tasty. These sandwiches are prepared very simply, but they turn out beautifully and festively.
Fried eggs with stuffing is an unusual and original presentation of one of the most favorite dishes on the festive table. The snack turns out to be very festive and beautiful.
I propose to cook a delicious liver and vegetable pie for the New Year. It will look beautiful on a festive table. In the recipe I use vegetable preservation. The green peas are tender, the corn is juicy and moderately sweet, and the delicious gherkins are sharp and very appetizing crispy.
I offer you a completely simple, but very tasty, besides easy for the body dish of chicken fillet baked in the oven with herbs and ricotta! Perfect not only for holidays, but also for family lunch and dinner!