12 delicious festive recipes from around the world
A festive Palestinian dish, popular in Israel, featuring layers of rice, vegetables, and meat (optional) cooked and then inverted onto a platter.
A rich and hearty pork stew, Krambambula Pork Stew is a flavorful dish that draws its name from the traditional Belarusian spiced honey liqueur. This stew typically features tender pieces of pork, often with bacon or sausage, simmered in a savory sauce with onions and sometimes mushrooms, creating a deep, complex flavor profile. It's traditionally served with buckwheat pancakes or other flatbreads, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce.
Krambambula is a traditional Belarusian alcoholic beverage, often considered the national drink. It's a potent and flavorful concoction made from vodka, honey, and a blend of aromatic spices, typically enjoyed warm. Historically, it was a drink for the wealthy due to the cost of imported spices, but now it's more accessible and popular for its warming and festive qualities.
A fragrant and flavorful rice dish featuring tender lamb, aromatic basmati rice, and the distinctive tartness of barberries. This dish is often prepared for special occasions and celebrations, showcasing a balance of savory and slightly sweet-sour flavors.
A rich and creamy prawn curry cooked in coconut milk, infused with aromatic spices, often considered a festive dish.
Mrouzia is a traditional Moroccan and Libyan sweet and savory tagine, typically made with lamb, honey, raisins, and almonds. This Libyan version often incorporates aromatic spices for a rich, festive flavor.
A traditional Egyptian festive dish featuring layers of crispy toasted bread, fluffy rice, tender meat, and a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often served during Eid al-Adha.
A traditional fermented beverage made from jora (sprouted corn) and barley. It has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor and is a staple in Ecuadorian festivities and gatherings.
A flavorful and aromatic pork dish marinated in a potent blend of garlic, thyme, and vinegar, then slow-cooked and pan-fried to crispy perfection. This dish is a staple during festive seasons, particularly Christmas, bringing families together.
A festive and flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender lamb or chicken simmered in aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous, and generously topped with a sweet and savory tfaya – a rich mixture of deeply caramelized onions, plump raisins, and honey infused with cinnamon.
A traditional Slovenian festive rolled cake, featuring a rich filling of ground walnuts, honey, and often cinnamon, baked into a delicate dough. This version emphasizes the classic walnut and honey combination.
A flavorful and tender slow-roasted lamb dish, inspired by the traditional Algerian Mechoui. This version is adapted for home cooking, featuring a leg of lamb marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender.
