Americans celebrate a variety of December holidays, and each holiday has its own traditions. So when it comes to holiday meals and culinary treats, the variety is both endless and enticing. Below are a few recipes you might enjoy this year – even if the holiday listed is not your own!
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated by many Americans on December 25 – and the celebration often includes a delicious home-cooked meal. But between the holiday week, Christmas Eve, and after-Christmas relaxation, December offers numerous opportunities to enjoy Christmas dishes and desserts. We’ve chosen a fun and usual take on Christmas baking from AllRecipes.com: Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar. You can check out the site for many, many more delectable Christmas recipes.
Chanukah
The Jewish festival of lights falls early in December this year – Saturday, December 8, is the first night of the eight-day holiday. One of the most enduring Chanukah kitchen traditions is the preparation of latkes, also known as potato pancakes. Many families have their own secret recipes for this well-known, oil-rich treat that have been handed down through the generations. Check out this recipe from Epicurious.com that yields 12 to 16 latkes after 45 minutes of preparation time.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration observed from December 26 through January 1. The holiday was developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a way to celebrate and promote the African American culture. Kwanzaa focuses on seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. You can find a recipe for “Easy African Sweet Potato Pie” on Food.com that will add color to the table and pleasure to the palate.
These are just a few samples of the delicious holiday recipes that you can find on these helpful online food sites. Experiment, enjoy, and have a delicious holiday!
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