18 World Holiday Dish Recipes (2024)

Every week we pull together some greatCanadian recipesfrom Canadian food bloggers around the web featuring one main ingredient or dish.This week, we are sharing holiday food traditions from our members that originate alloverthe world .

Within Canada, some people say "happy holidays," others say "joyeuses fêtes," some others "felices fiestas," or "boas festas," and many many others use dozens of languagesto wish each other all the best for the end-of-year.

But holiday traditions are not just about beautiful words. They are -mostly, I would say- about the food that people share and how they incorporate their family history into a batch of holiday cookies or a tourtière. Curious about those dishes that reveal so much about their backgrounds, we asked FBC members to share that recipe that brings back memories during the holiday season. So grab a mug of hot chocolate (or apple cider, or hot toddy, or holiday chai) and read along for a sampling of holiday world cuisine!

By Food Bloggers of Canada

Stella di Pandoro with Chantilly Custard Cream and Cranberries
By Food Bloggers of Canada
_[Stella di Pandoro](https://www.sugarlovespices.com/stella-pandoro-chantilly-custard-cream-and-cranberries/)_ is a dessert you’d find on Italian tables during the festive season. It looks amazing, tastes even better, and shows how you can bring a packaged cake to a whole new level. From **Sugar Love Spices**.
Holiday Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
By Food Bloggers of Canada
A great way to create a show-stopping centrepiece for the main protein is to have it 'Frenched.' This [Holiday Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast](http://www.mykitchenlove.com/holiday-pork-roast/) will wow guests with its crispy exterior and succulent interior. And you’ll be feeling grand from as little hands-on work as possible! From **My Kitchen Love**.
Ube Cake (Filipino Purple Yam Cake)
By Food Bloggers of Canada
_Ube_ Cakes are technically chiffon cakes that taste like _ube_ but [this version](https://theunlikelybaker.com/ube-cake-filipino-purple-yam-cake/), while still soft, is much denser because it asks for _ube_ jam which tends to be very thick. It is delicious nonetheless. And the _ube_ frosting is just to-die-for. From **The Unlikely Baker**.
Lebkuchen - German Gingerbread Cookies
By Food Bloggers of Canada
These [German Lebkuchen](https://leelalicious.com/lebkuchen-german-gingerbread-cookies/) are similar to gingerbread cookies, but they are very soft with a little more complex spice flavor. The recipe is also similar to the process of making choux pastry for eclairs. From **Leelalicious**.
My Mom’s French Canadian Tourtière
By Food Bloggers of Canada
This [French Canadian Tourtière](https://urbnspice.com/my-recipes/my-moms-french-canadian-tourtiere/) is more savoury than traditionally prepared tourtière due to the use of sage and poultry seasoning as opposed to the warm spices often used. It also as a mixture of beef, veal, and pork. From **UrbnSpice**.
Nanny's Christmas Cherry Balls
By Food Bloggers of Canada
These [Christmas Cherry Balls](https://www.baconismagic.ca/food/cherry-balls/), based on an Italian-Scottish recipe, are easy to make and great for making with small children or with a glass of wine….or three…. with friends. From **Bacon is Magic.**
Rose Cookies or Rose De Coque
By Food Bloggers of Canada
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These [Rose Cookies](http://kravingsfoodadventures.com/rose-cookies-rose-de-coque/), which hail from India, are rice flour-based and combine a crunchy texture and a slight sweetness. Ideal for those who don't have a sweet tooth but still want some sugar for the holidays. From **Kravings Food Adventures**.
Traditional Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
By Food Bloggers of Canada
With this simple and superb recipe for [Traditional Chicken Soup](https://www.bitememore.com/feedme/106/traditional-chicken-soup-with-matzo-balls), a pot chock full of fresh vegetables, herbs, chicken and of course, tender matzo balls, you'll have a bestseller in every Chanukah bowl. From **Bite Me More**.
Healthy Lebkuchen - German Spiced Cookies
By Food Bloggers of Canada
This version of [Lebkuchen or Pfefferkuchen](http://www.occasionallyeggs.com/2016/12/lebkuchen-german-spiced-cookies.html) is butter and egg free, much lower in sugar and fat than normal, and perfectly spicy. The cookies have a nice crispy edge and chewy centre, and they're just right with a little chocolate. From **Occasionally Eggs**.
Sweet Potato and Apple Kugel
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Kugel shows up at every Jewish holiday in one outfit or another. This [Sweet Potato and Apple version ](https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/sweet-potato-and-apple-kugle-or-casserole-if-youre-making-this-for-easter/)of the casserole deliciously falls into the side dish/dessert category. From **Meghan Telpner**.