Christmas Dinner - Ideas and Recipes

Christmas dinner - ideas and recipes

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 cuisines 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.

Our Christmas dinner ideas

On our travels we have collected a variety of Christmas dinner ideas that can enrich your festive meal. How about a traditional Canadian turkey, stuffed with bread and served with cranberry sauce? Or try the Saxon Neunerlei from the Ore Mountains, a dish with nine symbolic ingredients. For a sweet finale we recommend Italian Torrone, a white nougat with nuts. Get inspired by our international recipes and bring new flavors to your Christmas table.

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 ...

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The perfect roast goose as a Christmas dinner

Everything for the Christmas goose – shopping tour for goose food

Hardly anything is as typical as the Christmas goose on the holidays. A Christmas goose brings back memories of childhood. Christmas parties with parents and grandparents. Eating goose was a tradition with us. Even today it is part of Christmas with us. You can prepare it yourself. Or enjoy in the restaurant. But first ...

Black and white cookies

Black and white biscuits - Black and white biscuits recipe By GeoTrinity - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 These biscuits were always a highlight on my mom's Advent plate. She tried very hard. At least in our children's eyes. Therefore, they were also something special for us children. I loved these cookies because they...

Italian Christmas cake from Brescia

While looking for Italian Christmas cuisine today I stumbled across the traditional Italian Christmas cake from Brescia. No, this is not panettone. The Christmas cake that we present here comes from Lombardy and is a specialty of the region. It only exists there. The city of Brescia and its ...

American cookies recipes for Christmas

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Bake Santa hats

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Snickerdoodles recipe

Snickerdoodles Admittedly, I tried the Snickerdoodle recipe because of the name of the cookies. Doesn't he make you laugh too? They also appealed to me because of their origins. Because the recipe for the Snickerdoodle Cookies comes from the kitchens of the Mennonites and Amish. They therefore go well with our recipe collection from the ...

Chocolate crinkle cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies This year we are introducing you to a few simple recipes for American Christmas cookies. The cookies go perfectly with our regional cuisine around the world. They are also easy to make. But they taste even better. The fact that Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are attributed to Betty Crocker is actually not correct...

Recipe for Linzer Cookies

Recipe for Linzer Cookies While researching this recipe for Linzer Cookies, I discovered that these cookies are actually called Linzer Eyes. So far I can only call them “Linzer Cookies or Spitzbuben”. The recipe definitely comes from the city of Linz. The cookies are smaller forms of the Linzer...

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!

Regional Christmas dishes from Germany

The Christmas season in Germany is a culinary journey of discovery through a variety of regional specialties. Each region maintains its own traditions that make the festive meal a special experience.

Northern Germany:

In the northern regions of Germany, a simple but popular classic is often on the table on Christmas Eve: potato salad with sausages. This uncomplicated meal allows families to spend Christmas Eve without much effort in the kitchen and instead concentrate on the celebration and gift giving that traditionally takes place on this day.

East Germany:

In Saxony, especially in Dresden, the Christstollen is an indispensable Christmas speciality. This rich fruit bread, filled with candied fruit, nuts and often a layer of marzipan, is traditionally enjoyed during Advent.

Southern Germany:

In Bavaria and Franconia, carp is often served on holidays. The fish is often breaded and fried in clarified butter, served with potato salad or fried potatoes - a dish that has a long tradition and creates a Christmassy atmosphere, especially for fish lovers.

West Germany:

In the Rhineland and Westphalia, hearty meat dishes such as roast pork or beef are popular. These are often served with dumplings, potatoes and a strong sauce, along with vegetables such as savoy cabbage or Brussels sprouts.

This culinary diversity of German Christmas meals shows how closely Christmas in Germany is linked to regional traditions. Whether you want to try classic dishes or new recipes, the Christmas season offers the perfect opportunity to discover Germany's culinary treasures.

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Christmas dinner - ideas and recipes