In United States, the dish that evokes smiles and brings merriment on Christmas Eve is the roast ham with pineapple In a country where barbecues reigns supreme and bacon is king, there is nothing sweeter or more anticipated than the Christmas ham, which is roasted for hours and adorned with slices of […]
The famous Bûche de Noël or Yuletide Log, is the main star on the Christmas dining table in France. Though there are many varying recipes, the most traditional and popular log is the one that is made with sponge cake and chocolate icing. Above all, it is the decoration of this delicacy which is the […]
The tradition of eating plum pudding on Christmas might have originated with a Roman Catholic Church decree to make a 13-ingredient pudding to represent Christ and the apostles. On the informally named “Stir It Up Sunday,” or the Sunday before the beginning of the Advent season, families made this pudding […]
It’s that time of the year to make panettone!! Soft fluffy christmassy smelling bread with candied fruits and toasted almonds. Even with the raw dough you can already smell this wonderful panettone. Make it for this Christmas, you won’t regret it! Rate
Imbuljuta tal-Qastan is a traditional hot and spiced cocoa-based Maltese drink served after midnight mass at Christmas and at New Year’s Eve. Rate
The delicious version of fruit cake, made with spices, and a sugary coating. Rate
This chocolate sponge and apricot jam cake was invented by a 16-year-old in Vienna, as all good things are. Rate
Scallops with herbs and cheese, served in little shells as an appetizer. Add that to the list of reasons to move to France. Rate
A traditional Greek soup enjoyed any time of the year but especially at Christmas Eve dinner. Super easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. That lemon-y taste is amazing! Leave some for the next day because it’s also known to be a great hangover cure! Rate
The most important food-related Russian holiday tradition. Tons of this salad are made for every occasion, in fact, sometimes they don’t even need an occasion to have it! Potatoes, carrots, ham, cucumber, pickles, red onion, chives, sweet peas, all mixed with sour cream and mayo. Heavenly! Rate
