Christmas dinner

Classic & traditional Christmas dinner

Certain culinary classics play an important role in the festivities each year. For many German households, Christmas Eve would not be complete without the traditional sausages with potato salad. Goose with dumplings and red cabbage is another Christmas classic in Germany. Ideally followed by baked apple for dessert.

Christmas dishes

Chocolate & cherry Swiss roll
Saddle of venison with cranberry sauce
Rice pudding with stewed cherries
Christmas tree marble cake
Pointed cabbage with pomegranate seeds
COOKIES

What are the requirements for a Christmas meal?

Family is the most important requirement for a successful festive meal. Gathering together to enjoy Christmas dinner will make the experience even more special. A starter is often served before a traditional Christmas roast dinner. This could be soup or a salad. In winter, delicious chicken, tomato or pumpkin soup sets the scene for the main course. Soup warms you up from the inside too. For a classic German Christmas dinner, you will need roast goose or duck, potato dumplings and red cabbage. You then already have all the key ingredients for a traditional festive dish. This typical Christmas meal can be adapted according to individual taste with more vegetables or side dishes. High-quality tableware and beautiful table decorations will add the perfect finishing touches to the atmosphere. And for the big finale, you can serve a delicious pudding such as classic baked apple, cheesecake in a glass or a spectacular almond cookie dessert.

MAIN DISH

Braised Leg of Lamb

Here’s how... especially tender & yummy

Here's the recipe

Rosemary Potatoes

As a side dish or main dish

Here's the recipe

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Sweet, hearty appetizer salad

Here's the recipe

Veal fillet

A very special main course for your Christmas menu

Here's the recipe

Blinis with truffled zucchini-carrot noodles

Exquisite appetizer for Christmas dinner

Here’s the recipe​​​​​​​

Carrot and parsnip terrine with roasted sea scallops,

and parsnip chips on basil puree

Here's the recipe

Sesame rice waffles with river shrimp cocktail

 Preferred finger food snacks

Here's the recipe

Swedish spiced red cabbage - Rödkål

The healthy side dish Nordic style

Here's the recipe

Lamb Tjälknöl

Christmas roast the Swedish way

Here's the recipe

Our wine recommendations

A full-bodied red wine

A velvety, full-bodied red wine with strawberry notes - like a Pinto Noir, Spätburgunder or Spanish Rioja -pair best with veal and beef.

How do you find the right glass for your wine?

Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a sparkling white wine - our guide shows you which glass allows which wine to release its full aroma best.

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Our wine recommendations

An intense red wine

The strong flavors of game pair best with a classic, intense Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon with heavy tannin and spicy notes.

How do you find the right glass for your wine?

Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a sparkling white wine - our guide shows you which glass allows which wine to release its full aroma best.

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Our wine recommendations

A light white wine or rosé

Chardonnay or white burgundy, with their typical freshness and levity, pair outstandingly with fish, whether steamed or fried.

How do you find the right glass for your wine?

Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a sparkling white wine - our guide shows you which glass allows which wine to release its full aroma best.

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Our wine recommendations

A sparkling white wine

Choose a fine sparkling wine for lobster, mussels, squid or octopus, such as an elegant Riesling, Pino Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

How do you find the right glass for your wine?

Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a sparkling white wine - our guide shows you which glass allows which wine to release its full aroma best.

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Our wine recommendations

A dry and fruity wine

A red Beaujolais pairs excellently with steamed vegetables or gratins. A semi-dry Pino Gris or Grüner Veltliner is a real treat when served with grilled vegetables, risotto or salads.

How do you find the right glass for your wine?

Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a sparkling white wine - our guide shows you which glass allows which wine to release its full aroma best.

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BEVERAGES

Hot drinks for cold days

Look forward to cozy winter days in front of the fireplace with anticipation as the countdown to Christmas begins. With a good book and tasty holiday food, only the wintry hot beverages that warm you from the inside out are missing.

Make your own Christmas punch: Fruity, chocolaty, with or without alcohol

Home-made just tastes better. We divulge how to make the fruity Christmas punch, winter tea or hot chocolate drinks you know from the Christmas markets at home with just a few ingredients. Whether you’re looking for Swedish Glögg, white chocolate with cinnamon cream or hot chili chocolate, our Christmas recipes have something for everyone.

Hot chocolate 3 ways

Creative ideas for a sweet cocoa experience

Here's the recipe

Home-made pomegranate tea

Healthy and quickly made

Here's the recipe

Homemade mulled wine

White Chocolate With Cinnamon Cream

Hot Chili Chocolate with Cream


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