🇦🇹 Austria: Linzer Augen
Linzer cookies or Linzer “eyes” (translated literally) are one of the most famous and traditional …
🇧🇪 Belgium: Fish Waterzooi
Waterzooi is a subtle and fragrant dish, where fish is paired with vegetables and smothered …
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: Pitka
This special bread called Pitka is served around Christmas and is the queen of the …
🇭🇷 Croatia: Dalmatian Pašticada
Dalmatian Pastišada, or Croatian Beef Stew, is a complex but rewarding dish that’s a staple …
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Brandy Sour
An all-year-round unique traditional Cypriot cocktail. “My grandfather’s favorite fruit was juicy, red Cypriot cherries …
🇨🇿 Czech Republic: Stuffed Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut
Add these traditional dumplings to your holiday table to bring a bit of the Czech …
🇩🇰 Denmark: Kransekage
New Year’s Eve is a big deal in Denmark. People reflect on the year that …
🇪🇪 Estonia: Pickled Pumpkin
When the Christmas season approaches, everyone in Estonia starts longing for juicy oven-roasted pork and …
🇫🇮 Finland: Licorice Ice Cream
A Finnish take on a universal favorite! “Licorice ice cream is one of my absolute …
🇫🇷 France: Marcel Proust’s Madeleines
A classic dessert with a French literary twist! “More than a century ago, the famous …
🇩🇪 Germany: Traditioneller Gänsebraten
This traditional German roast goose is a lengthy endeavor, but well worth the effort for …
🇬🇷 Greece: Galaktoboureko
A personal recipe for a classic Greek dessert! “Dear friends, I share with you my …
🇭🇺 Hungary: Zserbó
Gerbeaud cake is probably the best-known Hungarian dessert. This dessert was invented by a Swiss …
🇮🇪 Ireland: Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Soda bread first gained popularity in Ireland following the introduction of sodium carbonate (baking soda) …
🇮🇹 Italy: Sbrisolona Mantovana
A symbol of Mantuan pastry, sbrisolona (from the Mantuan word ‘brisa,’ meaning crumb) owes its …
🇱🇻 Latvia: Piparkūkas
As you step into a Latvian home during Christmas time, you are greeted by the …
🇱🇹 Lithuania: Šaltibarščiai
Cold beetroot soup is a delicious and refreshing Lithuanian summer favorite, but can be enjoyed …
🇱🇺 Luxembourg: Bouneschlupp
This Luxembourgish Green Bean Soup is a perfect complement to the rest of your holiday …
🇲🇹 Malta: Aunty Stella’s Christmas Trifle
This delectable trifle will is a delightful end to any holiday meal—both by taste, and …
🇳🇱 Netherlands: Erwtensoep
Try your hand at this split pea soup with smoked sausage and bacon—a Dutch classic! …
🇵🇱 Poland: Pike Ballotine with Old Polish Gray Sauce
Fish in gray sauce is one of the oldest Polish dishes, appearing in the first …
🇵🇹 Portugal: Bacalhau à Brás
Traditionally made with salted cod, this version of “Bacalhau à Brás” uses fresh cod, which …
🇷🇴 Romania: Salată de Boeuf
Salată de boeuf (beef salad) is a classic Romanian dish, generally served during holiday celebrations, …
🇸🇰 Slovakia: Skalický Trdelník
The western Slovak town of Skalica, located in the Slovak-Moravian border area, prides itself on …
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Walnut Potica
Potica is ranked number one in Slovenian traditional holiday pastries. It is made from folded …
🇪🇸 Spain: Tarta de Santiago
In need of a new bake to put on your dessert menu this holiday season? …
🇸🇪 Sweden: Knäck
Knäck, or Christmas Butterscotch, is a traditional Swedish toffee prepared at Christmas. Some prefer their …
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