Christmas Recipes with Pictures
Are you wondering about the most popular Christmas recipes and the true essence of this magical holiday? If so, you are not alone.
Every year, we embrace the holiday spirit by preparing delicious treats for our families and loved ones, filling our homes with the scents of cinnamon, gingerbread, peppermint, eggnog, and other delightful aromas that are synonymous with Christmas.
The authentic aroma of Christmas depends on the delicacies we choose to prepare.
In the US, traditional Christmas recipes include classic baked cookies, traditional gingerbread Lebkuchen, fruitcakes, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pies such as pumpkin and apple. Every family has their unique twist on these classic dishes, making the holiday season even more special.
Every year, we experiment with new recipes to create unforgettable treats that add to the magic of Christmas.
Whether you prefer to stick to traditional recipes or experiment with new ones, there are many exciting and inspiring recipes to explore during the holiday season.
We can offer advice on how to make the perfect main courses, what ingredients go into pumpkin pie, how to correctly combine spices, and what delicacies are enjoyed during Christmas worldwide.
Let's embrace the true spirit of Christmas by sharing the magic of food with our loved ones.
Together, we can create unforgettable memories that will last for years and make this festive holiday season even more special.
Honey “Marlenka” Balls
Marlenka is an ancient Armenian honey-layered cake with nuts. This old Armenian recipe recently came to light in the Czech Republic, where an Armenian became famous with this honey cake, which he called Marlenka, after his wife and daughter’s name.…
Christmas Chocolate Walnuts balls
Unbaked balls made of chocolate, condensed milk and chocolate wafers filled with walnuts are a delicious sweet festive candy that you will love and not only because of its easy preparation. What you will need Method
No Bake Apple Almond Butter Balls
Delicious and healthy Christmas balls that you don’t have to bake are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and high in fiber. Eat without regrets! Ingredients For balls: Optional for decoration: Method
Christmas Unbaked Rum Balls
Rum balls take less than 20 minutes to throw together, or even less if you involve the kids! No baking is required, and no need to melt any chocolate! You only need a few ingredients to make them, which combine to create…
No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls
The preparation of these date balls only takes a few minutes, and they disappear from the plates even faster 🙂 They smell and taste like gingerbread and can be prepared and frozen well in advance. Ingredients Method
Christmas Tree Matcha Cream Puffs
These matcha craquelin cream puffs are choux au craquelin filled with matcha diplomat cream. Christmas tree styling is optional but adorable. Although it won’t last as long as other sweets and must be consumed within a few days, you will definitely…
Matcha Coconut Christmas Bites
Enjoy these delicious Christmas balls, which are also vegan and gluten-free! Their preparation is incredibly easy and quick, and the result is so luxurious. Prepare them this year, too. What you will need Method
Matcha White Chocolate Macaroons
Perfect macaroons are becoming increasingly popular, and it’s no wonder! Although their preparation is not the easiest, with our instructions, even a beginner can do it. Enjoy the luxurious combination of bitter-sweet taste. Ingredients For the shells: For the filling: Method
Matcha-Cranberry Linzer Cookies
Try an exciting alternative to the traditional Linnaeus candy. Add a little matcha powder to the batter and get a gorgeous green hue. Filling the cookies with delicious cranberry jam will be the star of any Christmas table. What you will need…
Matcha Cookie Christmas Tree Stacks
This cookie looks so amazing it will be a hit on your Christmas table! Children can help you with its preparation, which is also surprisingly simple. They will definitely enjoy creating delicious trees. Ingredients Method
Christmas Matcha Shortbread cookies
The beautifully green Christmas cookies smell lovely and pleasantly bitter, thanks to the matcha powder used. You can dip them in the chocolate coating; see the photo below for an even better taste and a more beautiful appearance. Ingredients Method
Mold for Vanocka – yes or no?
You can avoid many problems with Vanocka by using a mold. So you don’t have to worry about knitting it, and at the same time, you don’t have to worry about your Christmas party getting started. The Christmas mold can be…
When to bake Vanocka?
While Christmas cookies usually start baking with the beginning of Advent, Vanocka is traditionally baked only the day before Christmas Day, i.e., in the afternoon or evening of December 23. The symbolic reason is that the Vanocka represents a baby Jesus…
What kind of dough for Vanocka?
The basis of every good Vanocka is quality dough. Like Christmas cookies, recipes for Vanocka are passed down from generation to generation in many families. This delicacy can be baked from several types of dough, each with its own characteristics.…
Tips and tricks for preparation
Many problems can be associated with Vanocka, the most common of which is that they do not rise enough, crack during baking, or roll to one side. Whether you make Vanocka by hand or with the help of various kitchen…
Why does the Vanocka move, fall, or crack?
There can be several reasons why your Christmas tree falls or falls during baking or sometimes even after baking. What is worth paying particular attention to?
Brioche Croissant With Poppyseed Apple Filling
These are the best brioche croissants. They are really soft and fluffy, filled with a poppyseed-apple filling. But there is no limit. You can also fill them with a nut filling or Nutella. Ingredients For filling For smearing Method
Creamy Nut and Poppyseed Crescents
The Christmas Creamy Nut Crescents look beautiful and taste great with, for example homemade Eggnog. Ingredients Nut filling Poppy filling Method
Christmas Walnut Filled Crescents
These crescents/rolls are some of the best recipes that come from Slovakia. It is made from homemade puff pastry and filled with ground walnuts or poppy seeds. Prepare the best treat for your visit: another delicious cookie with poppy seeds.…
Almond Crescent Cookies
Gluten-free almond rolls are a traditional Austrian holiday cookie. They are soft, with a texture that melts in your mouth. Dusted with powdered sugar, they’re perfect for your Christmas cookie tray. Ingredients Method