Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Recipe by:
Randy Scott
Perfect for autumn when pumpkin is in season, this classic American recipe calls for fresh pumpkin rather than tinned. Sure to be a family favourite.
Christmas Stollen
Recipe by:
Lee Smith
I got this stollen recipe while I was Head Baker at the Dorchester. It's packed with dried fruit and filled with a marzipan surprise. It makes a perfect food gift at Christmas.
Schwartzwalder Roulade
Recipe by:
BLUEMAN
This recipe was shown to me whilst I worked in an area of Germany called the Kaisersthul, a volcanic outcrop in the Black forrest (Schwartzwald) region. It is so rich and delicious - you just will not beleive it! It takes a little time, but its worth it.
Plaited Brioche
Recipe by:
Marilou
This is a delicious rich bread, plaited and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
German Lebkuchen
Recipe by:
Debi
This is an old recipe for delightful German biscuits that are generally served around Christmas time. They call for treacle, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar.
Swedish Cinnamon Pecan Tea Ring
Recipe by:
LOGINHAZEL
Make a circle with the dough and cut only part way through twisting each piece partially on its side to make a beautiful bread for Christmas morning.
Panettone
Recipe by:
Lacey Lynn
This traditional Italian Christmas bread is also suitable for elevenses, afternoon tea or breakfast. Enjoy!
Czech Christmas Hoska
Recipe by:
Carol Ponec-Nemec
Serve this traditional Czech Christmas bread with butter. Some people toast it and eat it with jam or icing sugar depending upon local customs and family preference. It takes a while to make, but is well worth the effort.
Icelandic Christmas Cake
Recipe by:
Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo
This is a good everyday cake filled with sultanas and flavoured with lemon and cardamom. You'll want to make it more often than only once a year at Christmas!
Coquito
Recipe by:
Emilie
This creamy coconut and rum libation is a national tradition in Puerto Rico - a quintessential Christmas drink.
Glogg
Recipe by:
Sally
A classic Scandinavian hot mulled wine served with raisins and almonds. This will surely take the bite off those cold winter nights. Flaming the brandy is optional.
Luscious Christmas Eggnog
Recipe by:
NATALIESMOM
This version of the North American Christmas tradition actually cooks the eggs. Mixed with rum, this is a great Christmas party tipple.
Glögi
Recipe by:
KIRSII
Glögi, the Finnish version of glogg, is a fragrant and warming mulled wine. Perfect for Christmas, or all through the winter!
Glühwein
Recipe by:
ELSE
Anyone who has been to a European Christmas market knows this festive mulled wine. Let it warm you up throughout the winter!
Best Pumpkin Pie
Recipe by:
UPATNINE
Pumpkin pie is an American classic, served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe is perfect in autumn and winter when pumpkin is in season. Try substituting butternut squash for pumpkin, if desired!
Chocolate log
Recipe by:
TYRARACHELE
Bûche de Noël is the French name for a chocolate yule log. This one is a heavenly flourless chocolate cake that's essentially a swiss roll rolled with a luscious chocolate whipped cream. Traditionally, Buche de Noel is decorated with icing sugar to resemble snow on a Yule log.
Pecan Tarts
Recipe by:
Carla
These moreish mini tarts are a hit at Christmas parties.
Almond Meringue Biscuits
Recipe by:
KNF82
This is an old German favourite. Light and delicious almond meringue biscuits with the flavours of lemon and cinnamon. To make
Zimsterne, or cinnamon stars, bake in star-shaped metallic biscuit cutters placed on the baking tray.
Kourambiedes (Greek Christmas Biscuits)
Recipe by:
Diana Moutsopoulos
A simple all-butter biscuit that melts in your mouth. These biscuits or similar variations are common in other countries, as well - also sometimes known as Russian Tea Biscuits or Mexican Wedding Cakes.