Christmas is the festive time when you wish to be together with your family or friends, or even both. This is the time when you exchange gifts, cherish the love you have amongst yourselves and of course, eat the most delicious preparations in the world! There is something special about enjoying a grand dinner with your loved ones; there are some traditional dishes that you wish to make and some experiments that you do! We have made a list of 8 delicacies that Americans enjoy during Christmas. You can try these dishes this Christmas and add more fun to your festivities!
Christmas Turkey
Is it even Christmas if we do not feast on Turkey during the festive season? Well, the answer is no, which is why you will see mainly turkey being the choice of protein for many. It tastes best when the entire turkey is slow-cooked in the oven for sufficient time. You can choose to stuff your turkey with an array of ingredients, or you can just leave it like that. If your turkey is done nicely, it just sets your mood for the entire Christmas.
Turkey Stuffing
You can let your imagination run wild while making the turkey stuffing (some even stuff smaller size turkey in the turkey and add some ham in the stuffing!). You can choose to stuff it with an array of veggies like carrots, celery, leek, onions, garlic, ginger, chilies, etc. To make the stuffing even more delicious, you can put a lot of diced bacon in the stuffing. You just mix everything in a pan and bake it all at once; it is stress-free cooking for Christmas.
Gingerbread Christmas Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are baked differently in different parts of the world; however, the feeling of celebrating Christmas is the same across the globe which is why you will always find gingerbread houses everywhere. These are nothing but hard cookies made with a mixture of flour, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, sugar, etc. To make this cookie typically American style, icing it on the top is a necessity. You can bake these cookies in an array of shapes and sizes, or opt for the convenience of online delivery and enjoy festive discount on food delivery apps like foodpanda, Deliveroo, GrabFood, Eatigo, Oddle Eats, and many more.
Plum Pudding
Plum pudding has Christmas written all over it! This is not just a dish but a bonding agent that brings all the family members together (because you all take part in stirring the pudding mixture before finishing it). It is a traditional practice to serve it during Christmas in some parts of the world; in fact, cooking this dessert together with family on stir-up Sunday is kind of a tradition still followed by some! This delicacy is made with suet, dried fruits, spices, flour, and brandy. This is a Christmas dessert to bond with family and friends.
Christmas Cornbread
Cornbread is a staple at Christmas and the ‘feast’ table is incomplete without cornbread on it. Also, it is Christmas so you need to make it the authentic way (and an absolutely delicious way!); Make it in a cast iron cookware. To give it a festive look and feel, you can use a cast iron mould made in the shape of actual corn. You obviously use corn flour to make this bread. A pro tip: add extra honey and butter once your bread is out of the oven to make it super delicious and melting in your mouth!
Mashed Potatoes
You definitely need mashed potatoes at Christmas. It is super easy to make and is super delicious. You just peel the boiled potatoes and mix them well with butter, milk, and herbs. If you are not very diet-conscious this Christmas, then you should definitely add some processed cheese to this preparation; it elevates the taste of the dish to the next level! To make it the American way, you know what you need to do (yes! Do not just add a spoonful of butter but actually douse your potatoes in butter). The best part about this dish is that you can add your own touch to it; mix some chunks of hot dog in it or even leave it a bit grainy, the choice is yours.
Cranberry Sauce
This is a side dish that is a must during Christmas. You can have it with your turkey (or any choice of protein you choose to cook this festive season), with your cornbread, and your potatoes. It is absolutely simple to make; you just put a lot of cranberries in a pot and let it cook on a slow flame for some time. You then add a generous amount of sugar to balance out the tangy flavor of cranberries. As simple as this dish sounds, in taste, it is a blast of flavors in your mouth! It can actually compensate for the dryness in your turkey.
Eggnog
Eggnog is not something that everyone would relate to, but then if we are up for celebrating Christmas the American way, eggnog needs a mention in this list. It is a simple beverage that rules the hearts of Americans. You make eggnog for Christmas with egg and milk. To add sweetness to the beverage, you can add honey or any syrup of your choice. You can also make a toast with it!
