Turrón is a Spanish nougat and comes in various forms. The two classics are turron de Alicante, which has whole nuts in a kind of honey candy. It’s hard and brittle and while tasty, I always worried I was about to break a tooth on it. The other main kind […]
Vitel toné, also called ternera atunada, is a Christmas classic recipe that is originally from Italy where it’s called vitello tonnato. It is composed of slices of veal that are served with a creamy anchovy and tuna-based creamy sauce. Vitello tonnato started to appear in cookbooks in the northern region […]
The Bebinca is the most gorgeous among Goan sweets and, certainly, the most technique-sensitive. It, however, is not difficult and only needs time; time for both, preparation and cooking. The Bebinca (or Bebic), especially when freshly made at home, is smooth, melt-in-the-mouth soft, delicately layered and heavenly delicious; no wonder […]
Kulkuls, a great sweet to prepare with the family, are made all over India at Christmastime. They are most popular in the Goan region and may have come from the Portuguese community as a variation of Filhoses Enroladas, a rose-like rolled pastry. Kulkuls are often called kidyo in the Konkani […]
Hungarian poppy seed cake is sold everywhere during the Christmas season, but is so much better when you can make it at home. Ingredients: white flour, butter, lard, sugar, 20% fat sour cream, egg, fresh yeast, milk, salt, walnuts, poppy seeds, sugar, lemons, vanilla extract, honey, rum extract, cinnamon Rate
A traditional Christmas Eve dish in this country is fish soup or halászlé, although the dinner table is also adorned with other lovely meat dishes and sweets, of which a favourite is a cake with honey and nuts. Rate
Poland is filled with Christmas traditions and a few superstitions. One of the superstitions is that for Christmas Eve, the table must be set with 12 plates (in honor of the 12 Apostles), and served, is the red soup or barszcz, made with beets and often accompanied by pierogi. Rate
Sweet and delicate, these Christmas treats are made with flour, olive oil, and honey. They are guaranteed to be found in most Greek homes during Christmas. Rate
Lebkuchen or “ginger bread” is a very typical Christmas dessert in Germany, and one that is delicious! This cake-like cookie is one that can be found in various locations, especially in the Christmas markets. Rate
The Philippines are one of the few Asian countries where Christmas is celebrated. Especially within their houses, which they start decorating full of colours and Christmas spirit from mid-October. One of the main Christmas recipes is Kawali: Tender and crispy pork, garnished with rice and oyster sauce. Rate
