The holidays are almost here, and this year, we want to learn more about how different families around the country and the world are celebrating, especially in the kitchen. After all, beyond the decorations, gifts, and music, is there anything more important to holiday celebrations than the foods we share with our friends and loved ones?
Some of these recipes may be familiar, and others will be new, but what they all have in common is that they hold a special place in the hearts of those who grew up cooking and eating them during the holiday season. Read on to discover some new recipes, get reacquainted with old favorites, and to hear what these dishes mean to the bloggers who generously shared them with us.
Ukrainian Best Borscht
“Beet and beef borscht is a special recipe made for me originally by my Grandmother who immigrated to Canada from the Ukraine when she was a child. A recipe made out of the ingredients they had through the winter in a very poor country. Beef was only added when available, often this was a vegetarian soup.”
Get the recipe from West Coast Kitchen Garden
Masala Chai
“Masala chai is a hot, sweet, and spiced tea enjoyed daily in Indian households. It’s particularly warming during the holiday season!”
Get the recipe from Shivani Loves Food
Panettone French Toast
“If you have an Italian friend/relative in your circle, a traditional sweet bread – Panettone – will likely grace your home. One of our fave ways for our Italo-Canadian Family to enjoy it? Panettone French Toast!”
Get the recipe from House of Kerrs
Flan
“I am a Latina from a border town in Texas, and we are very proud of our flan! Flan to me brings family and friends together, with warm smiles, laughter and love. Flan is served as a dessert after a wonderful meal, and it has always brought great memories to me growing up. It is a dish and a tradition I am already passing along to my children and my husband who is not Hispanic but requests it just as much!”
Get the recipe from Life of a Cherry Wife
Ukrainian Holubtsi (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
“I grew up eating Holutsi, better known as Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Holutsi was served very frequently at my Grandmother’s house. It was her mother’s recipe, my Great Grandma, Rosa, who immigrated to the United States from Predni Poric, Galacia (today’s Ukraine) in 1909. She was 18 years old, the 4th daughter of seven, but she came to the New World all alone. This dish pays homage to the woman who established herself and future generations here in the United States of America because she believed in freedom and family. We prepare and serve this meal on Christmas Day to be enjoyed as a midday celebration meal.”
Get the recipe from Not Entirely Average
Sri Lankan Dutch Breudher
“Breudher is a yeasty cake that many Sri Lankan ‘Burghers’ make during the holiday season. While neither of my parents are Burghers, my mom’s side does have some Dutch blood and many Burgher recipes have been passed on to my mom through her paternal uncle’s in-laws. The best Breudher is dense, soft and moist.”
Get the recipe from Parenting To Go
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