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25 Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes from around the World

November 28, 2019 Jacqueline Leave a comment

25 Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes from around the World

I’ve compiled a modest list of some of the best Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes from around the World. Here in North America we are used to having Turkey, Stuffing, Pumpkin pie and apple cider around the holiday seasons. However many countries around the World enjoy different traditional foods around these holiday seasons. So if your looking to prepare or bring something different to your next gathering, I’m sure you will find some inspiration here.

This list has been gathered with the permission from some of my food blogging friends. I hope you enjoy!

In no particular order here are 25 Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes from around the World

Below is a list of must have cooking essentials to make either of these recipes.

I hope you give some of these delicious and unique recipes a try! I would love to know if you tried any of them and what you thought? Thanks to all the contributors for giving me permission to included there recipes in this list!

15 Unique Main Dish and Side Dish IDEAS

1. African Red Stew / West Africa

Recipe can be found here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/african-red-stew/

2. Scottish Cabbage Rolls (Gluten Free) ~ Scotland

Click here for the recipe:https://foodmeanderings.com/meat-and-rice-cabbage-rolls/

3. Instant Pot Taiwanese Beef Stew ~ Taiwan

Find the recipe here: https://iheartumami.com/instant-pot-taiwanese-beef-stew/

4. Shahi Paneer / India

Click here for the recipe: https://simplyvegetarian777.com/shahi-paneer/

5. Butter Herb Parmesan Mushrooms / France

Click here to read the recipe: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/butter-herb-parmesan-mushrooms/

6. Jalapeno and chihuahua cheese tamales / Mexico

Click here to read the recipe: http://mexicanmademeatless.com/jalapeno-and-chihuahua-cheese-tamales-vegetarian-tamales-with-vegan-option/

7. ZA’ATAR AND POMEGRANATE MOLASSES ROASTED DUCK Persian

Recipe can be found here: https://beyondmeresustenance.com/pomegranate-molasses-and-zaatar-roasted-duck/

8. KAHLUA PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM / Hawaii

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.delicioustable.com/kahlua-pineapple-glazed-ham/

9. Dhaba Style Daal / India

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.jcookingodyssey.com/2017/03/dhaba-style-daal-dal-dahl-fry.html

10. PUERTO RICAN PERNIL (ROAST PORK) /Puerto Rico

Click here for the recipe: http://www.kitchengidget.com/2015/12/13/pernil-puerto-rican-pork/

11. Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Bacon ~ Rome

Find the full recipe here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/shredded-brussel-sprouts-with-bacon/

12. Jollof Rice ~ West Africa

Recipe can be found here: https://recipesfromapantry.com/jollof-rice/

13. PASTEITJE MET RAGOUT (DUTCH PUFF PASTRIES WITH CHICKEN MUSHROOM GRAVY) Netherlands

Recipe can be found here: https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/pasteitje-met-ragout-dutch/

14. Rack Of Pork With Green Peppercorn Sauce / Sweden

Find the recipe here: https://whatagirleats.com/rack-of-pork-with-green-peppercorn-sauce/

15. CANADIAN TOURTIÈRE ~ Canada

Find the full recipe here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/canadian-tourtiere/

10 DESSERT and Beverage IDEAS

1. Christmas Cheesecake (Purple Yam) Philippians

Find the recipe here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/christmas-cheesecake/

2. Christmas Mincemeat ~ England

Festive, rich & fruity Vegan Christmas Mincemeat steeped in boozy deliciousness! A Christmas staple that is really easy to make & can be used in all sorts of ways. It’s also perfect for gifting.

Click here for the recipe: https://avirtualvegan.com/vegan-mincemeat/

3. BÛCHE DE NOEL (YULE LOG) ~ France

Recipe can be found here: https://www.plattertalk.com/bouche-de-noel-yule-log/

4. Classic Eggnog ~England

Click here to read the recipe: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/eggnog-drink-christmas-beverage-drinks/

5.EGGNOG FLAN RECIPE (QUESILLO DE PONCHE DE CREMA)

Click here to read the recipe: https://livingsweetmoments.com/eggnog-flan-recipe-quesillo-de-ponche-de-crema/

6. Bibingka ~ Philippines

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.sweetandsavor.com/bibingka/

7. CHRISTMAS CAKE (STOLLEN RECIPE) ~ Germany

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.lavenderandmacarons.com/desserts/german-christmas-cake-stollen-recipe/

8. OUR FAVORITE GLUTEN FREE PFEFFERNUSSE COOKIES

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.fearlessdining.com/gluten-free-pfeffernusse-cookies/

9. CHRISTMAS PUDDING / England

Click here to read the recipe: https://www.carolinescooking.com/christmas-pudding/

10. Glühwein Recipe – How to make Spiced Austrian & German Mulled Wine

https://www.masalaherb.com/gluhwein-recipe-mulled-wine/

BONUS RECIPE

NO BAKE “FROZEN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE”

Find the recipe here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/frozen-pumpkin-cheesecake-no-bake/

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10 Decadent Chocolate Dessert Recipes

November 28, 2019 Jacqueline Leave a comment

Here is a list of 10 Amazing Decadent Chocolate Dessert Recipes!

The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays are are right around the corner and this roundup has been created to inspire your kitchen creations! Their are a few gluten free options in this list, so if your wanting to try that. I got you 🙂

I hope you find the perfect decadent dessert from this list that will help to make your holidays that much more special. If you Chocolate desserts as much as me then you are sure to find at least one of these recipes magical. I have compiled this with the permission from some of my food blogging friends. I hope you enjoy!

In no particular order here are 10 Amazing Chocolate Dessert Recipes!

1. Best Chocolate Mousse

Are you having a Chocolate craving? When my craving hits, I like to make this super delicious Chocolate mousse from scratch.

2. Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Chocolate chiffon cake with whipped cream frosting – chocolatey chiffon cake that’s light as air frosted with whipped vanilla cream that’s equally light and fluffy!

3. Paleo Chocolate Cheesecake

This paleo cheesecake is also vegan and super rich, creamy and decadent! Made with coconut milk, dates and coconut sugar, this no-bake cheesecake is a little healthier than a traditional one.

4. Easy Chocolate Pie

This Easy Chocolate Pie is so simple but decadent. And yet not overly sweet. You only need 5 pantry ingredients for the filling and 5 minutes of prep. The hardest part is waiting for it to be done baking!

5. Classic Crazy Cake Chocolate

Make these fluffy, moist, and delicious chocolate cupcakes with our favorite easy chocolate crazy cake recipe. These foolproof (and magically egg-free and dairy-free) cupcakes are perfect for your next party!

6. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

This Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Recipe is a classic when it comes to chocolate cake. This rich, delicious and moist chocolate cake recipe is one I turn to often. Therefore many chocolate birthday cakes in our home have been made using this easy and delicious classic chocolate cake recipe!

7. Mini Chocolate Trifle

Keep to sensible portion sizes and serve these cute little Chocolate Trifles in ramekins.

8. No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

Food doesn’t need to be complicated or difficult to make your mouth water. This smooth & silky No Bake Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie is the perfect example of that.

9. Chocolate Cheesecake

Thick, rich, luscious, and full of chocolate flavor this Chocolate Cheesecake is the only cheesecake recipe you need. Naturally a show stopper this easy recipe can be made up to two days ahead of time! Step-by-step photos help you make this cheesecake recipe.

10. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake. A mouthwatering chocolate biscuit base with chocolate chips & peanut butter all finished with a chocolate ganache!

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Easter Cake Easter Desserts

March 24, 2019 Jacqueline Leave a comment

Here is a list of 12 Amazing Easter Cake & Easter Desserts Recipes!

Easter is right around the corner and this roundup has been created to inspire your kitchen creations! I hope you find the perfect easter recipe here that makes your Easter that much more special. If you love easter desserts as much as me then you are sure to find at least one of these recipes magical. I have compiled this with the permission from some of my food blogging friends. I hope you enjoy!

In no particular order here are 12 Amazing Easter Cake & Easter Desserts Recipes

1. Mini Egg Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

These (no bake) Mini Egg Chocolate Cheesecake Cups are light and fully and are the perfect Easter dessert!

2. EASY NO CRUST EASTER PASTIERA

Pastiera is a a traditional Neapolitan dessert with ricotta and rice or cooked grain usually made with a lattice crust. This Easy No Crust Easter Pastiera version has all the delicious flavor and is so simple to make!

3. Cadbury Creme Egg Dip

Easy 5 ingredient dessert recipe for Easter made with Cadbury Creme Eggs. This Cadbury Creme Egg Dip will be a hit at your Easter party or gathering.

4. NO BAKE MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE

These mini lemon cheesecake cups would be perfect for any occasion with a light, creamy filling and can personalized for any occasion with some fun add-ons. So quick and easy to make too!

5. Spring Garden Pudding Parfaits for Easter

Chocolate pudding is delicious, and pudding parfaits, layered with crushed oreo cookies and chocolate Cool Whip topping, are irresistable.

6. Carrot Cake

A perfect dessert for a birthday celebration or a casual get-together.

7. Easter Cookie Cups

Enjoy a mini sweet bite this Easter! The combination of sugar cookies filled with creamy frosting and candy make these Easter Cookie Cups an eggcellent treat!

8. Chocolate Cornflake Clusters

Looking for an easy easter dessert for kids and kids-at heart? Try these peanut butter chocolate cornflake clusters – fun to make and even funner to eat!

9. Bunny Ear Cupcakes

Bunny Ear Cupcakes are a simple recipe. Learn how to make them with this step-by-step tutorial! These adorable cupcakes are perfect for Easter, kid’s birthday parties, baby showers, spring parties and much more!

10. VEGAN CARROT CAKE

This recipe produces the perfect vegan carrot cake. It’s so simple, moist and flavourful! The batter is prepared in just 15 minutes, then the cake is baked till perfection for an hour

11. CHEATS 15 MINUTE CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD EASTER CAKE

The ultimate cheats ’15 Minute Chocolate Overload Easter Cake’, made from a store-bought mud cake, covered in creamy milk chocolate frosting, piled high with sprinkles, chocolate easter eggs, creme eggs and Malteser bunnies, and surrounded by chocolate finger biscuits.

12. MARBLED EASTER EGG TRUFFLES

Make the Easter Bunny jealous this year–these Marbled Easter Egg Truffles are a delicious homemade Easter egg candy! Rich white truffles are coated with a marbled pastel swirl of colors to make these gorgeous treats.

15 Unique Main Dish and Side Dish IDEAS

1. African Red Stew / West Africa

2. Scottish Cabbage Rolls (Gluten Free) ~ Scotland

3. Instant Pot Taiwanese Beef Stew ~ Taiwan

4. Shahi Paneer / India

5. Butter Herb Parmesan Mushrooms / France

7. ZA’ATAR AND POMEGRANATE MOLASSES ROASTED DUCK Persian

<img decoding="async" src="https://beyondmeresustenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Christmas-2015-2-of-1.jpg" alt="Za'atar and Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Duck" width="567" height="599">

8. KAHLUA PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM / Hawaii

<img decoding="async" src="https://www.delicioustable.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Kahlua-Pineapple-Glazed-Ham-spiral-cut-and-sliced-with-carving-set-680x1020.jpg" alt="Kahlua Pineapple Glazed Ham spiral cut a" width="505" height="758">

9. Dhaba Style Daal / India

10. PUERTO RICAN PERNIL (ROAST PORK) /Puerto Rico

11. Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Bacon ~ Rome

12. Jollof Rice ~ West Africa

<img decoding="async" src="https://recipesfromapantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Jollof-Rice-recipe-6.jpg" alt="closeup of jollof rice in a blue and white bowl on a blue background" width="533" height="799">

13. PASTEITJE MET RAGOUT (DUTCH PUFF PASTRIES WITH CHICKEN MUSHROOM GRAVY) Netherlands

14. Rack Of Pork With Green Peppercorn Sauce / Sweden

15. CANADIAN TOURTIÈRE ~ Canada

10 DESSERT and Beverage IDEAS

1. Christmas Cheesecake (Purple Yam) Philippians

2. Christmas Mincemeat ~ England

3. BÛCHE DE NOEL (YULE LOG) ~ France

4. Classic Eggnog ~England

5.EGGNOG FLAN RECIPE (QUESILLO DE PONCHE DE CREMA)

<img decoding="async" src="https://livingsweetmoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/egg-nog-flan-recipe-2-1024x729.jpg" alt="This gluten free Eggnog Flan is super easy to make and is the perfect Holiday dessert to serve at parties and celebrations. " width="588" height="418">

6. Bibingka ~ Philippines

7. CHRISTMAS CAKE (STOLLEN RECIPE) ~ Germany

8. OUR FAVORITE GLUTEN FREE PFEFFERNUSSE COOKIES

9. CHRISTMAS PUDDING / England

10. Glühwein Recipe – How to make Spiced Austrian & German Mulled Wine

BONUS RECIPE

NO BAKE “FROZEN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE”

Here is a list of 10 Amazing Decadent Chocolate Dessert Recipes!

In no particular order here are 10 Amazing Chocolate Dessert Recipes!

1. Best Chocolate Mousse

2. Chocolate Chiffon Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

3. Paleo Chocolate Cheesecake

4. Easy Chocolate Pie

5. Classic Crazy Cake Chocolate

6. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

7. Mini Chocolate Trifle

8. No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

9. Chocolate Cheesecake

10. PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

Here is a list of 12 Amazing Easter Cake & Easter Desserts Recipes!

1. Mini Egg Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

These (no bake) Mini Egg Chocolate Cheesecake Cups are light and fully and are the perfect Easter dessert!

2. EASY NO CRUST EASTER PASTIERA

Pastiera is a a traditional Neapolitan dessert with ricotta and rice or cooked grain usually made with a lattice crust. This Easy No Crust Easter Pastiera version has all the delicious flavor and is so simple to make!

<img decoding="async" src="https://www.mangiabedda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_6825-2-720x1024.jpg" alt="slice of Easy No Crust Easter Pastiera" width="519" height="738">

3. Cadbury Creme Egg Dip

Easy 5 ingredient dessert recipe for Easter made with Cadbury Creme Eggs. This Cadbury Creme Egg Dip will be a hit at your Easter party or gathering.

<img decoding="async" src="https://132302-390675-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cadbury-creme-egg-dip-dessert.jpg" alt="Easter basket with a bowl of Cadbury Creme Egg Dip topped with a vanilla wafer" width="462" height="695">

4. NO BAKE MINI LEMON CHEESECAKE

5. Spring Garden Pudding Parfaits for Easter

Chocolate pudding is delicious, and pudding parfaits, layered with crushed oreo cookies and chocolate Cool Whip topping, are irresistable.

6. Carrot Cake

A perfect dessert for a birthday celebration or a casual get-together.

7. Easter Cookie Cups

Enjoy a mini sweet bite this Easter! The combination of sugar cookies filled with creamy frosting and candy make these Easter Cookie Cups an eggcellent treat!

8. Chocolate Cornflake Clusters

Looking for an easy easter dessert for kids and kids-at heart? Try these peanut butter chocolate cornflake clusters – fun to make and even funner to eat!

9. Bunny Ear Cupcakes

10. VEGAN CARROT CAKE

11. CHEATS 15 MINUTE CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD EASTER CAKE

The ultimate cheats ’15 Minute Chocolate Overload Easter Cake’, made from a store-bought mud cake, covered in creamy milk chocolate frosting, piled high with sprinkles, chocolate easter eggs, creme eggs and Malteser bunnies, and surrounded by chocolate finger biscuits.

12. MARBLED EASTER EGG TRUFFLES

Make the Easter Bunny jealous this year–these Marbled Easter Egg Truffles are a delicious homemade Easter egg candy! Rich white truffles are coated with a marbled pastel swirl of colors to make these gorgeous treats.

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