Christmas Recipes
Traditional Christmas recipes from around the world. From roasted meats to festive desserts, find everything you need for a memorable holiday feast.
Angola(10)
Arroz de Coentros
Um arroz perfumado e vibrante, repleto do frescor dos coentros, este prato é um acompanhamento versátil e saboroso, comum na culinária angolana.
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce
A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring tender goat meat marinated and slow-roasted with sweet potatoes, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba
A hearty roasted goat dish, marinated and slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and a rich peanut sauce (ginguba), offering a blend of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors.
Cabrito Assado com Molho de Gindungo
Succulent roasted goat served with a rich and flavorful Gindungo (African bird's eye chili) sauce, a classic Angolan dish that balances tender meat with a spicy kick.
Cabrito Assado no Forno
A flavorful roasted goat dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring a marinade of herbs, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender and aromatic meat.
Frango Assado com Gindungo
A flavorful roasted chicken marinated in a blend of Angolan spices, including the fiery gindungo (African bird's eye chili), garlic, and herbs, then slow-roasted to perfection.
Egypt(10)
Balah el Sham
Balah el Sham are delightful Egyptian fried dough pastries, similar to churros, that are soaked in a sweet syrup. They are a popular street food and a beloved treat, especially during Ramadan.
Bram Rice
A traditional Egyptian dish featuring rice and meat baked slowly in a clay pot, resulting in tender grains and a flavorful, slightly crispy texture. This recipe enhances the classic method with detailed instructions for optimal results.
Egyptian Moussaka
A hearty and flavorful Egyptian eggplant bake, distinct from its Greek counterpart. This version features layers of fried eggplant and spiced ground meat in a rich tomato sauce, baked until tender and bubbly. It's a comforting home-style dish that doesn't use béchamel.
Egyptian Musaka'a
A hearty and flavorful Egyptian eggplant casserole featuring layers of fried eggplant and a rich, spiced ground beef and tomato sauce. This version omits the béchamel sauce common in other Mediterranean musaka'a variations, focusing on the natural richness of the eggplant and tomato.
Fatta with Beef
A traditional Egyptian festive dish, Fatta features layers of toasted bread, fluffy rice, and tender beef, all brought together with a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often prepared for Eid al-Adha.
Fattah
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.
Algeria(6)
Bourek Algérien
Bourek is a savory, crispy pastry, typically made with thin, flaky dough (feuille de brick or phyllo), filled with seasoned ground meat, onions, herbs, and often cheese. It's a popular appetizer or side dish, especially during Ramadan, and can be fried or baked until golden brown and wonderfully crisp.
Mrouzia Lamb Tagine
A celebratory and aromatic lamb tagine, Mrouzia is a sweet and savory dish traditionally prepared for Eid al-Adha. It features tender lamb cooked with dried fruits, honey, and a blend of warm spices.
Patates Farcies à l'Algérienne
Hearty baked potatoes generously stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spiced ground meat, aromatic vegetables, and herbs, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and cheese.
Poulet à la Cannelle Algérien
A fragrant and subtly sweet chicken dish, often prepared for special occasions, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich sauce infused with cinnamon, honey, and almonds.
Tajine Lahm Lhalou
A traditional Algerian sweet and savory lamb tagine, slow-cooked with prunes, raisins, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and saffron, finished with toasted almonds. It's often served for special occasions and holidays.
Tajine Mechoui Lamb
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.
Ethiopia(5)
Dabo
Dabo is a traditional Ethiopian honey wheat bread, often prepared for special occasions and holidays. Its slightly sweet flavor and soft texture make it a delightful accompaniment to coffee or meals.
Doro Wot
Ethiopia's celebratory chicken stew, often called the 'crown jewel' of Ethiopian cuisine. This rich, slow-cooked dish features tender chicken and hard-boiled eggs simmered in a deeply flavorful, spiced berbere sauce. Essential for holidays and special occasions, traditionally served with injera.
Doro Wot
Ethiopia's quintessential celebratory chicken stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection with the complex, warming spice blend of berbere and infused with aromatic niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs nestled within the rich sauce, this dish is a holiday essential.
Fatira
A wonderfully flaky, buttery, and layered flatbread, traditionally served for breakfast or special occasions. It's often enjoyed with a drizzle of honey and scrambled eggs.
Tej
Tej is a traditional Ethiopian honey wine, fermented using gesho (Rhamnus prinoides) leaves, which impart a unique bitter flavor and act as a natural yeast source. This recipe outlines the basic process for creating this distinctive beverage at home.
Libya(5)
Libyan Lamb and Eggplant Moussaka
A rich and savory layered dish featuring tender lamb, roasted eggplant, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, often topped with a béchamel or egg mixture.
Libyan Lamb and Rice Pilaf
A fragrant and flavorful rice pilaf cooked with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and often garnished with nuts and dried fruits. It's a comforting and celebratory dish common in Libyan households.
Libyan M'hamsa Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring M'hamsa (a type of hand-rolled couscous) cooked with tender lamb, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting and traditional staple in Libyan cuisine, often enjoyed during cooler months.
Libyan Mrouzia
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.
Zlabia
Zlabia are delightful, crispy, deep-fried fritters made from a fermented batter, often enjoyed during festive occasions. They are typically drizzled with syrup or dusted with powdered sugar, offering a sweet and satisfying treat.
Gabon(3)
Poisson Braisé à la Citronnelle et Gingembre
Aromatic grilled or baked fish marinated and coated with a vibrant paste of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and spices, offering a zesty and fragrant flavor profile.
Poisson Braisé aux Légumes
Grilled or baked fish marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, served with a medley of sautéed vegetables.
Poulet à la Moutarde et Citron
A flavorful and tangy chicken dish featuring a marinade of mustard and lemon, often served with rice or plantains. This recipe balances the richness of chicken with the zest of lemon and the pungent kick of mustard.
Benin(2)
Poisson Braisé à la Mode de Porto-Novo
A flavorful grilled or baked fish dish, inspired by the coastal city of Porto-Novo. This recipe features a marinade of spices, herbs, and often a touch of tomato and onion, resulting in a tender and aromatic fish.
Poulet Bicyclette
Poulet Bicyclette, meaning 'Bicycle Chicken,' is a popular dish in Benin and Togo, known for its flavorful and tender chicken. The name likely comes from the active lifestyle of free-range chickens that roam freely, resembling a bicycle in their movement. This dish typically involves marinating chicken pieces in a blend of spices, then grilling or roasting them to perfection. It's often served with a side of vegetables and sometimes rice or potatoes.
Comoros(2)
Banana Kokomeri au Coco
A sweet and creamy dessert made with ripe bananas, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetness, often baked until golden.
Comorian Chicken Faham
Aromatic and flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern and Comorian spices, yogurt, and lemon. 'Faham' refers to charcoal, indicating its traditional cooking method, resulting in a smoky and succulent dish.
Kenya(2)
Kenyan Mahamri
Sweet, cardamom-spiced fried bread, Mahamri is a popular Swahili breakfast or snack, often enjoyed with tea or coffee.
Nyama Choma
Kenyan roasted meat - goat or beef simply seasoned and slow-roasted over coals. This iconic dish, often referred to as the 'national barbecue', is traditionally served with ugali (a stiff maize porridge) and kachumbari (a fresh tomato and onion salsa).
Liberia(2)
Liberian Baked Fish with Vegetables
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring whole fish baked with a medley of traditional Liberian vegetables and spices, creating a moist and aromatic meal.
Liberian Cassava Leaf Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made from tender cassava leaves, simmered with a variety of meats (like beef, chicken, or smoked turkey), dried fish, and seasoned with onions, peppers, and palm oil. Often enriched with peanut butter, this dish is a staple in Liberian cuisine.
Malawi(2)
Chambo Fish with Ndiwo
A classic Malawian dish featuring chambo fish (a type of tilapia from Lake Malawi) pan-fried and served with ndiwo, a relish made from various greens, tomatoes, and onions. It is traditionally accompanied by nsima, a staple maize porridge.
Malawi Chambo with Fruit Chutney
A popular Malawian dish featuring pan-fried Chambo (Tilapia) fish served in a flavorful gravy with a sweet and tangy fruit chutney.
