Christmas Dinner - Ideas and Recipes

Christmas dinner - ideas and recipes

So get ideas and recipes for Christmas dinner here, because a goose is part of a traditional Christmas feast in Germany, but there are other ways, as we have found out on our travels around the world. We collect recipes and ideas from the kitchens of the world. Again and again we come across unusual recipes that you can use to make your Christmas meal varied. We collect these recipes here so that you can be inspired and experience new culinary adventures.

Simple Christmas dessert with speculaas in a glass

A Christmas dessert in a glass What could be better than a dessert that captures the scent and taste of Christmas? We were once again creative in our kitchen. The result was a simple Christmas dessert with speculaas in a glass. It is not only a highlight on the (pre-)Christmas table, but also super easy...

How St. Martin's Goose tastes particularly good

Our St. Martin's goose recipe This year we won't be eating goose in a restaurant on November 11.11th. Instead, we'll be preparing our St. Martin's goose at home. This recipe makes it particularly tender. But be careful! You need a lot of time for this type of preparation. You'll need the following ingredients: 1...

"Christmas without Borders": Discover international Christmas recipes

Azlin Bloor's Christmas without Borders* (available to order on Amazon) is more than just a cookbook. It is an international journey through the culinary traditions of the Christmas season. In this book, Bloor has put together a collection of recipes that celebrate the spirit of the holidays with flavors and techniques. With Christmas without Borders...

Plum Pudding Recipe - How to prepare Christmas Pudding

Plum pudding, English style Plum pudding is as much a part of the traditional Christmas celebrations in Great Britain as Christmas stollen is here – with this plum pudding recipe you can make the Christmas pudding yourself. And perhaps a little tastier than this traditional dessert is generally said to be. Because not even the British agree on whether plum ...

Simple recipes for cookies – quick and delicious Christmas baking

Simple cookie recipes make baking cookies fun. Christmas is approaching and with it the time for baking cookies. This tradition brings us together every year in the run-up to Christmas. Petar and I like to use the time to bake together. Small works of art are then created in the kitchen. At least sometimes. Another time ...

Torrone - white nougat from Italy

Torrone - white nougat from Italy This specialty was invented by the Arabs. They brought the white nougat with nuts to Spain. There it is called turrón. There are different types of nougat in Spain. One of the most famous is the Alicante turrón. The sweet spread from Spain to France via ...

Aperol Spritz drinks and cocktails for Christmas

Christmas drinks and cocktails

Drinks and cocktails for Christmas At Christmas time, hot and alcoholic cocktails taste particularly good after a day on the ski slopes. The bartenders in the après-ski bars of Denver, Colorado, and ski resorts like Breckenridge are quite inventive. They mix a range of drinks and cocktails for Christmas that bodies...

Vegan vanilla crescents without egg

Vegan vanilla croissants without egg for tea These vegan vanilla croissants are egg-free. They go well with tea. But they also taste good at Christmas time. Vanilla croissants are a pastry that is traditionally baked in Germany, Austria and Bohemia during the Christmas season. With my grandma and my mother they belonged to years ...

Which recipes make mulled wine a pleasure

You should know these recipes for mulled wine. Every year before Christmas we like to enjoy the evenings in peace and quiet. We make it hyggelig, like the Danes. Cozy. Peacefully. Full of enjoyment. This definitely includes a cup of mulled wine and home-baked Christmas cookies. There are many versions of how to prepare mulled wine. At the ...

Gingerbread recipe from my mom

A gingerbread recipe from our family When the aromas of cardamom, cloves and almonds fill the kitchen, then Advent is not far away. Then the baking time begins. Gingerbread was part of our home every year at this time. My mother was a great cook who loved to bake. Her ...

That's what people eat at Christmas all over the world

You've probably heard that Christmas food can be very different around the world. While in Germany a juicy goose is traditionally served, in other countries there are completely different delicacies on the festive table.

In France, for example, it is customary to enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner on Christmas Eve. From oysters to lobster to scallops, everything the sea has to offer can be found here. A perfect alternative for those who don't necessarily want to eat meat.

In Japan, too, Christmas dinner is celebrated very differently than here. Here's a portion of Kentucky Fried Chicken on the table on Christmas Eve. Sounds crazy, but it's actually like that! The American fast food chain launched an advertising campaign in the 70s promoting KFC as the perfect Christmas meal. Since then, the tradition has established itself and the Japanese are queuing in front of the KFC branches.

In Italy, it is customary to serve a variety of fish dishes on Christmas Eve. From fried octopus to swordfish cooked in wine, there's plenty to explore here. It is often eaten in large family groups, which makes the feast a real community experience.

Christmas dinner around the world is a wonderful way to explore new tastes and cultures. Try something new and be inspired by the culinary traditions of other countries. You might be surprised how delicious Christmas can be in other parts of the world!