This Seafood Salad is the appetizer of choice when preparing a menu for an Italian Christmas Eve supper celebration. This family recipe is sure to please even the most discerning guest.
Christmas Recipes
Who can resist Christmas recipes? If you are looking for mostly traditional Italian recipes for your family, a holiday treat or just because, then you have the right category!
From traditional Pizzelle to Lemon Cookies to Struffoli. Naturally, how can one not make these Italian Donuts on Christmas Eve. You'll find the perfect recipe to please even the most demanding member of your family.
Italian Christmas Cookies: 13 of the Best Recipes!
Do you bake for the holidays? Are you looking for the best Italian Christmas Cookies? If you said yes, this recipe collection will rival any cookie made in an Italian bakery.
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Brutti ma Buoni: Italian Hazelnut Almond Meringue
This unique two-step method of making these Brutti ma Buoni provides the perfect texture you come to expect from a meringue cookie. Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
The combination of roasted nuts makes this Italian Hazelnut Almond Meringue recipe truly sensational!
Sesame Seed Nougat: aka Confetto di Giuggiulena
Sesame seeds, honey and sugar. Those are the three ingredients you will need to make this simple treat called Sesame Seed Nougat, also known as Confetto di Giuggiulena.
Authentic Italian Anise Biscotti
I think it’s time for another Italian biscotti recipe! This family recipe will provide you with a texture that is slightly spongy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It really doesn’t get any easier than this Authentic Italian Anise Biscotti.
Panettone: A Simple Christmas Yeast Bread
Traditional Italian panettone is usually a rich and dense sweet bread made for Christmas. This simple and rustic family recipe for panettone has no rum-soaked raisins, nor are there any candied fruits. In fact, there are only three teaspoons of butter in this airy and light textured panettone. Curious? Come and take a look!
Mostaccioli di Mamma
Would you like an almond-based, dense, nutty, honey-flavored, lightly spiced, dark chocolate coated cookie? If you said yes, these traditional Italian Mostaccioli di Mamma cookies are a must for your Christmas holiday cookie platter.
Struffoli di Mamma: Cicerchiata
Struffoli di Mamma are puffy balls of fried dough which are crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside. These Italian honey balls (aka Cicerchiata) are then drenched in citrus scented warm honey and decorated with sprinkles.
The perfect addition to your platter of Italian Christmas cookies!
Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds
It’s a bit of a sticky situation in the beginning, but the kitchen smells absolutely amazing! I am, of course, referring to these Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds.
Soft Amaretti Cookies: Tested until Perfect!
Amaretti cookies are a moist & chewy classic Italian cookie. This recipe has been tested until perfect making it the best ever gluten free recipe for Soft Amaretti Cookies. You are going to love them! VIDEO INCLUDED.
Super Thin Cranberry Pistachio Italian Biscotti
Your holiday cookie platter will be complete with these Super Thin Cranberry Pistachio Italian Biscotti. Festive looking, great tasting & so easy to make!
