What are you cooking for Christmas?

In Italy, traditional Christmas dishes differ from a region to another: In some regions, it is celebrated with the “Cenone della Vigilia” the 24th December evening, while in others a lunch on the 25th is a must. On the table, we always find traditional dishes, for the Christmas evening it is advisable to prepare a lean dinner, usually based on fish, while at Christmas lunch you can give free rein to your imagination! And fresh homemade pasta is a must to have on the table during this season!

Need some ideas for your Christmas menu? Here are some delicious recipes from Lesartichokes!

For the Christmas Eve dinner, we thought of a classic octopus olives and potatoes salad as a starter. For the first course a delicious pasta with clams to which we have added a touch of taste with bottarga and to finish an easy, simple second dish but of a great effect: the great seafood gratin!

For the Lunch of the 25th a real melting pot! We thought of russian salad as a classic holiday appetizer, a freshly homemade tortellini in brodo as a first dish! And as second the great star coq au vin! from the French tradition, rediscovered by the famous chef Paul Bocuse and loved by Inspector Maigret!

Hope you enjoy cooking and sharing these dishes with your loved ones!

Clara and Jihane