Indulge in the holiday spirit with our selection of delicious celebratory and festive recipes. From classic dishes to modern twists on favorites, we have something for every palate.
Here at Arousing Appetites we can think of no better way of bringing in the lunar new year than hitting the kitchen. This week, our taste buds turn to Vietnam’s new year specialty: banh chung, the square-shaped rice cake parcels filled with mung beans and pork. Têt – short for Têt Nguyen Dan – is … Read more
Saint Lucia buns are Sweden’s answer to the mid-winter blues. Spiced with saffron and curled into a distinctively feline S-shape, consumption of lussekatter (literally, Lucy’s cats) peaks around 13th December, which is the day of the festival of Saint Lucia and the start of the run-up to Christmas. Countries around the world celebrate Christmas and … Read more
This Dutch cookies recipe is a real treat. Known as Speculaas, it has special spices that reminds me of gingerbread. December 6th is Saint Nicholas’ day, in the run up to which kitchens all over the Netherlands will be humming with the smell of baking speculaas cookies. Speculaas – known as speculoos in France and … Read more
This Scottish steak pie is made with ale (preferably a dark one!) and uses ready made puff pastry – the result is a deliciously filling crumbly pie! For most countries, the apex of the holiday season circles around the mid-December timeframe. With “big hitter” holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah (and even those like shab-e-yalda), much … Read more
Chocolate filled croissant from scratch – traditional Jewish pastries (rugelach). This recipes uses coconut sugar, chocolate chips, butter, and cream cheese. YUMMMM
The holidays are a time to gather with family, friends and loved ones. But how is it celebrated in other countries? This list of the top 10 holiday treats and sweets around the world that are easy to make. These delicious treats will definitely put a smile on your face this Christmas season! From the … Read more
