celebration Recipes
93 delicious celebration recipes from around the world
Battenberg Cake
A classic British Battenberg cake featuring a distinctive checkered pattern of pink and yellow sponge, encased in a sweet marzipan coating. Perfect for afternoon tea or celebrations.
Blini with Caviar
Authentic Russian buckwheat pancakes – small, yeasted, and slightly spongy, perfect for special occasions. Traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream and a generous spoonful of caviar.
Classic English Trifle
A quintessential British layered dessert, featuring cubes of sponge cake soaked in sherry, topped with fruit, rich custard, and whipped cream. A beloved centerpiece for celebrations, especially Christmas.
Cochinillo Asado (Segovian Roast Suckling Pig)
A quintessential Spanish celebration dish from Segovia, this roast suckling pig is renowned for its incredibly tender meat and shatteringly crisp skin. The young age of the pig is crucial for achieving this delicate texture.
Herring Under Fur Coat (Selyodka Pod Shuboy)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'fur coat' of colorful, grated vegetables, bound together with creamy mayonnaise. This visually striking dish is a traditional centerpiece for celebrations, especially New Year's Eve.
Holodets (Russian Meat Jelly)
A traditional Russian winter celebration dish, Holodets is a savory meat jelly made from slow-cooked pork and beef, infused with aromatics, and set into a firm, flavorful aspic. It's a testament to slow cooking and the natural gelatin released from the bones and connective tissues.
Kokoretsi
A quintessential Greek Easter delicacy, Kokoretsi features lamb offal (heart, liver, kidneys, sweetbreads) meticulously wrapped in lamb intestines and slow-spit roasted over charcoal until golden and crispy. This dish is a cherished tradition, often prepared for Easter Sunday feasts.
Napoleon Cake
A classic Russian celebration cake featuring numerous delicate layers of crisp puff pastry generously filled with a rich, creamy custard. This impressive dessert requires patience but rewards with a delightful contrast of textures and a comforting, sweet flavor.
Paris-Brest
A classic French wheel-shaped pastry, this Paris-Brest features a ring of crisp choux pastry filled with a rich and airy praline-flavored mousseline cream. It was famously created to commemorate the Paris-Brest bicycle race.
Pirog (Russian Savory Pie)
A traditional Russian large pie, often filled with savory ingredients like cabbage, meat, or fish, typically served during celebrations. This recipe focuses on the assembly and baking of a large pirog.
Pirogi (Large Russian Filled Pie)
A traditional Russian large, single-crust pie, distinct from smaller pirozhki. This recipe focuses on a savory filling encased in a rich yeasted dough, perfect for celebrations or a hearty meal.
Prinsesstårta (Classic)
Princess cake - an iconic Swedish layered sponge cake featuring a light genoise sponge, rich pastry cream, luscious whipped cream, all encased in a smooth dome of green marzipan, and traditionally topped with a pink marzipan rose.
Sachertorte
Vienna's iconic Sachertorte is a dense, rich chocolate sponge cake layered with smooth apricot jam and enrobed in a glossy dark chocolate glaze. A true taste of Viennese elegance, famously perfected by Hotel Sacher.
Salat Mimosa (Layered Fish Salad)
A classic Russian layered salad, often served during celebrations, featuring flaky fish, tender vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise, all topped with a vibrant egg yolk "mimosa" garnish.
Smörgåsbord
A traditional Swedish buffet featuring a wide array of dishes, typically served during celebrations and holidays. It's designed for guests to enjoy multiple courses and selections.
Smörgåstårta (Swedish Savory Sandwich Cake)
A visually stunning and delicious savory layered sandwich cake, traditionally served for celebrations. It features alternating layers of soft bread, creamy fillings, and is elaborately decorated to resemble a formal cake.
Spettekaka (Swedish Spit Cake)
A traditional, tall, and exceptionally delicate spit cake from the Skåne region of Sweden, often served at celebrations. Its unique airy structure is achieved by slowly drizzling batter onto a rotating spit.
Västerbottenpaj
A savory tart featuring Sweden's most prized and intensely flavored Västerbotten cheese, baked in a crisp shortcrust pastry. This classic Swedish dish is perfect for celebrations or as an elegant appetizer.
Riz a Dajaj
Lebanese chicken and rice - spiced rice with chicken, nuts, and cinnamon. Celebration dish.
Moghrabieh
Lebanese pearl couscous - giant couscous with chicken and chickpeas. Celebration dish.
Kunafa
Middle Eastern cheese pastry - shredded phyllo or semolina crust with stretchy cheese filling, soaked in orange blossom syrup.
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh
Persian barberry rice with chicken - saffron rice jeweled with tart barberries, served with saffron chicken.
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh
Persian barberry rice with chicken - saffron rice studded with tart barberries. Wedding dish.
Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Red Chicken)
A classic Malaysian celebratory dish, Ayam Masak Merah features tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet tomato-chili sauce. It's a staple at weddings and special occasions, known for its vibrant color and balanced flavors.