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The first lights are hung on the streets of the city, the squares are filled with reindeer, snowmen, and majestic trees decorated with colorful garlands. The children begin to write their first letters, and from the houses, the smoke from the warm chimney rises. The magic of winter bursts forth more beautiful than ever, bringing with it the arrival of Christmas filled with emotions.
As every year, preparations are meticulously taken care of: the tree is decorated, the nativity scene begins to come to life, the Christmas decorations are hung around the house, and finally, thoughts turn to the majestic Christmas menu. The tables of Italians during the holidays are a riot of flavors, colors, and tradition, and between one toast and another, the year that has come to an end is celebrated. The recipes, the menus, and the traditions are truly many, and we at Spaghetti & Mandolino present the best Christmas menus of 2021.
The Christmas lunch is one of the most magical moments dedicated to family, conviviality, good food, and affection. Whatever your family's tradition, Spaghetti & Mandolino provides everything you need, starting with the ingredients for your Christmas menu 2021 with flair, which will leave all your guests at the table speechless, from the first course to the dessert (and pardon the pun).
The Christmas menu varies from region to region, so we offer you many delicious and unique recipes for a special and unforgettable Christmas!
Appetizers are very important as they kick off the rest of the menu and invite all guests to take a seat at the table. A classic among the Christmas appetizers is a slice of gourmet ham with arugula, pears, and balsamic glaze. Finger-licking good!
Typically, the Christmas menu features two first courses, one more substantial and one lighter. The smooth half paccheri made from durum wheat semolina are ideal for creating a delicious first course dressed with smoked salmon and zucchini. Simple yet impactful. For the second first course, you can create crispy crepes with radicchio, gorgonzola, and walnuts: a delicacy that will win over even the youngest of guests!
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To continue your magical Christmas menu, you can cook up shrimp sautéed in grapefruit, light yet extremely tasty. Along with this exquisite second dish, you can serve a fennel and orange salad, seasoned with oil, pepper, and salt to keep with the citrus theme.
This fantastic gourmet variation must end with a typical artisanal panettone, filled with chocolate or pistachio spreads, strictly served with a glass of dessert wine.
If you are looking for a tasty and easy-to-prepare vegetarian Christmas menu, you are in the right place! With these simple recipes, you can create an unforgettable Christmas menu for 2021.
Surprise your vegetarian guests with a magnificent platter of typical Italian cheeses served with flavorful mustards, or toast some bread crostini and top them with vegetable spreads: your guests will fall in love with them.
To continue the vegetarian Christmas menu, you can cook a creamy red radicchio risotto and serve it with shavings of aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
The vegetarian stuffed zucchinis will win over both young and old with their goodness: get some zucchinis, fresh and dried tomatoes, coriander, and basil, and voilà, here is your second dish for the vegetarian Christmas menu.
Finally, to conclude your Christmas lunch in the best way, you can offer your guests a delicious raspberry and snow millefeuille: it’s a single-serving dessert that combines the crunchy taste of millefeuille with the sweetness of fresh fruit. Since the eye also wants its part, decorate it with berries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Santa Claus brings with him many gifts and emotions for both young and old, and the magic of Christmas evokes the typical traditional Italian flavors on our tables.
We present a perfect appetizer to begin your Christmas lunch with your family: a platter of typical cured meats and cheeses. Discover on our site the Italian selection and create a majestic platter rich in flavor and goodness; serve it with some mustards and crispy Apulian taralli or breadsticks. Also, you can place some savory vegetables in oil on your table to give a crunchy touch to your appetizer.
The traditional Christmas menu then continues with a warm and cheesy dish of Bolognese lasagna, an explosion of flavor that will delight the taste buds of your guests. The genuineness of the meat and the melted cheese pair perfectly with the crispiness of the crust that forms during baking. What a delight!
Tortellini in broth is another exquisite first course for the Christmas lunch menu, even more so if served with a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
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Tradition speaks clearly: the cotechino is a real must on the tables of Italians. Alongside this exquisite second course, you can serve your guests the beloved lentils or grilled vegetables seasoned with special sauces. Oven-baked potatoes are another perfect side dish to accompany cotechino: bake them with rosemary, salt, pepper, olive oil, and you're done!
It goes without saying that the traditional Christmas menu must conclude with the king of the feast: the panettone. We propose a tasty variant with Torcolato, a sweet wine added during the preparation of the dough to make it truly unique.
Finally, toast with your guests with a good glass of wine: we recommend a Prosecco, a Champagne, or a Recioto from Valpolicella.
Now that you have discovered our Christmas menu ideas, all that's left is to choose your favorite and start making the ingredients list. We remind you that on our site you can find a wide selection of cured meats, cheeses, pasta, cotechino, and panettone, in short, everything you need for your Christmas menu.
Cheers and Merry Christmas from Spaghetti & Mandolino!
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