--- title: "Christmas Recipes" url: /christmas/ canonical_url: https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas/ language: en alternates: pl: https://flowerek.com/boze-narodzenie/ de: https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/weihnachten/ en: https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas/ x-default: https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas/ type: index summary: "Christmas recipes: a Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) with barszcz, uszka, pierogi and carp, plus gingerbread and Christmas cookies, holiday cakes and festive roasts." --- # Christmas Recipes Christmas recipes: a Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) with barszcz, uszka, pierogi and carp, plus gingerbread and Christmas cookies, holiday cakes and festive roasts. **This page in other languages:** [Polski (pl)](https://flowerek.com/boze-narodzenie.md) · [Deutsch (de)](https://barbaras-kochbuch.de/weihnachten.md) In Poland, Christmas starts on December 24 with Wigilia, the Christmas Eve supper: traditionally twelve meatless dishes, among them red barszcz with uszka (mushroom dumplings), pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms, carp and herring, with makówki and dried fruit compote for dessert. You’ll find those recipes here, along with cookies for gifting, holiday cakes and roasts for Christmas Day. ## A Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) Soups, fish, pierogi and salads for the evening of December 24. - [Christmas Eve Red Barszcz (Polish Beet Soup)](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-eve-red-barszcz-polish-beet-soup/) — Red barszcz with uszka is the most important Christmas Eve dish. When the barszcz is ready, we sit down at the - [Uszka (Polish Mushroom Dumplings)](https://flowers-recipes.com/uszka-polish-mushroom-dumplings/) — Uszka, tiny Polish dumplings filled with dried porcini and button mushrooms, are the must-have addition to bar - [Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms, Filling Recipe](https://flowers-recipes.com/pierogi-with-sauerkraut-and-mushrooms-filling-recipe/) — Pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms are one of the most important dishes on every Christmas Eve table. Here' - [Pierogi with Lentils by M. Kuroń - Filling Recipe](https://flowers-recipes.com/pierogi-with-lentils-by-m-kuro-filling-recipe/) — Delicious lentil pierogi that taste great on their own or with barszcz or other soups. I like them best pan-fr - [Carp with Garlic and Wine](https://flowers-recipes.com/carp-with-garlic-and-wine/) — Whole carp stuffed with parsley and garlic and baked in dry white wine: an easy Polish Christmas Eve dish that - [Carp with Mushrooms](https://flowers-recipes.com/carp-with-mushrooms/) — A classic Polish holiday fish dish: carp slices soaked in milk, quickly pan-fried and simmered with sautéed mu - [Herring Under a Featherbed, Layered Herring Salad](https://flowers-recipes.com/herring-under-a-featherbed-layered-herring-salad/) — This is one of my favorite herring salads. A perfect addition to the holiday menu, but great for any other her - [Kashubian-Style Herring](https://flowers-recipes.com/kashubian-style-herring/) — Perfect for the holiday table or an everyday meal, with bread or as a snack for a get-together. A recipe worth - [Herring Salad (Tallinn Style)](https://flowers-recipes.com/herring-salad-tallinn-style/) — A simple, quick herring salad that's also quite hearty. Despite the potatoes it's light, and the cucumber and - [Danish Curry Herring Salad (Karrysild)](https://flowers-recipes.com/danish-curry-herring-salad-karrysild/) — A very simple herring salad that comes together really fast. Apple and curry go wonderfully with herring. - [Herring Salad](https://flowers-recipes.com/herring-salad/) — It's simple and tasty. Pickles add a little tang or bite, the apple adds sweetness, and the egg makes this sal - [Salmon in Aspic](https://flowers-recipes.com/salmon-in-aspic/) — A perfect dish for the holidays that looks beautiful and tastes great. Two kinds of salmon layered with avocad - [Fish Soup Two Ways](https://flowers-recipes.com/fish-soup-two-ways/) — This soup is perfect on a cold fall or winter day. It warms you up beautifully and lifts your mood. - [Beet Salad by M. Kuroń](https://flowers-recipes.com/beet-salad-by-m-kuro/) — This salad is perfect for Christmas Eve, the other holiday days, and any other occasion. It's a great side dis - [Christmas Eve Dried Fruit Compote](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-eve-dried-fruit-compote/) — Traditional Polish Christmas Eve compote made from dried plums, figs, apples, pears and peaches, with lemon ju - [Makówki, a Christmas Dessert Recipe](https://flowers-recipes.com/mak-wki-a-christmas-dessert-recipe/) — According to M. Kuroń, makówki are the last Christmas Eve dish, served as “dessert,” with counterparts like no ## Gingerbread and Christmas cookies For the cookie tin, for gifting and for Advent afternoons. - [Aganiok's Gingerbread Cookies (Pierniczki Aganiok)](https://flowers-recipes.com/aganioks-gingerbread-cookies-pierniczki-aganiok/) — Soft, fluffy Polish honey-spice gingerbread cookies from a popular forum recipe. The dough rests for weeks, so - [Pepparkakor](https://flowers-recipes.com/pepparkakor/) — Very aromatic. Right after mixing, the dough seems impossible to work with, but after resting overnight it bec - [Spekulas/Spekulatius](https://flowers-recipes.com/spekulas-spekulatius/) — Spekulatius are traditional German cookies: crisp, buttery and very aromatic. They're a must in your Christmas - [Vanillekipferl – Intensely Vanilla Crescent Cookies](https://flowers-recipes.com/vanillekipferl-intensely-vanilla-crescent-cookies/) — Vanillekipferl are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth vanilla crescent cookies with almonds, a perfect Advent and Ch - [Lemon Curd Christmas Trees and the End of the Cookie Event](https://flowers-recipes.com/lemon-curd-christmas-trees-and-the-end-of-the-cookie-event/) — These buttery shortbread-style cookies are tender and delicate, with a mild lemon flavor. They hold their shap - [Butter Cookies Two Ways](https://flowers-recipes.com/butter-cookies-two-ways/) — Butter cookies two ways: simple, delicate and perfect for Christmas. - [Coconut Macaroons](https://flowers-recipes.com/coconut-macaroons/) — Classic coconut macaroons: well loved, simple, quick and absolutely delicious. A must in every holiday kitchen - [Stollenkonfekt](https://flowers-recipes.com/stollenkonfekt/) — Stollenkonfekt, a tasty mini version of the famous German Stollen. Delicate, aromatic cookies, perfect for Chr - [Orange Poppy Seed Bars](https://flowers-recipes.com/orange-poppy-seed-bars/) — Orange poppy seed bars: sweet, tender and fragrant, perfect for Christmas and as a sweet homemade gift. - [Ginger Truffles](https://flowers-recipes.com/ginger-truffles/) — Ginger truffles are totally addictive! They tempt with their sweetness and hook you with a spicy bite. Perfect - [Plum Brandy Truffles](https://flowers-recipes.com/plum-brandy-truffles/) — Soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles with brandy-soaked dried plums: another idea for a sweet homemade ## Holiday cakes Gingerbread cake, poppy seed roll, cheesecake and more. - [Toruń Gingerbread (Piernik Toruński)](https://flowers-recipes.com/toru-gingerbread-piernik-toru-ski/) — Traditional Polish Toruń gingerbread with honey, rye flour, almonds, figs and candied orange peel. The dough r - [Perfect Poppy Seed Strucla for the Holidays](https://flowers-recipes.com/perfect-poppy-seed-strucla-for-the-holidays/) — The perfect holiday strucla: packed with poppy seeds and a dough that doesn't fall apart. This recipe makes 2- - [Honey Cake](https://flowers-recipes.com/honey-cake/) — Honey cake tastes a bit like gingerbread, but it's more tender. Very aromatic, honeyed and sweet. Even the sme - [Christmas Apple Cake](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-apple-cake/) — A festive cake that combines gingerbread with apple cake and whipped cream. It smells and tastes just like Chr - [Sernik Wiedeński (Viennese Cheesecake)](https://flowers-recipes.com/sernik-wiede-ski-viennese-cheesecake/) — Easy Viennese cheesecake (sernik wiedeński) from my family recipes: delicate, melt-in-your-mouth and perfect f - [Poppy Seed Cheesecake](https://flowers-recipes.com/poppy-seed-cheesecake/) — This poppy seed cheesecake is delicate, slightly tangy and creamy, and the poppy seed filling makes it taste e ## Christmas dinner: roasts and sides Duck, stuffed pork loin, pâté and the sides that go with them. - [Duck with Red Cabbage and Figs](https://flowers-recipes.com/duck-with-red-cabbage-and-figs/) — Duck with red cabbage and figs, a perfect dish for the holidays. It tastes best served with Silesian dumplings - [Pork Loin Stuffed with Plums or Apricots](https://flowers-recipes.com/pork-loin-stuffed-with-plums-or-apricots/) — This pork loin is a perfect dish for the holiday table. It is also very good cold as an appetizer. - [Pieczeń Huzarska (Hussar's Roast)](https://flowers-recipes.com/piecze-huzarska-hussars-roast/) — A delicious, juicy and aromatic roast. Perfect for Sunday dinner and special occasions, like the holidays. - [Turkey Stuffed with Cranberries and Ricotta](https://flowers-recipes.com/turkey-stuffed-with-cranberries-and-ricotta/) — Tender turkey meat tasted wonderful with slightly sweet cranberries. Ricotta gave the whole dish a creamy text - [Pork Shoulder Roasted in Beer](https://flowers-recipes.com/pork-shoulder-roasted-in-beer/) — Pork shoulder roasted in beer is juicy, tender and aromatic, and it will be the perfect main dish for your hol - [Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Apple Stuffing](https://flowers-recipes.com/pork-tenderloin-with-apricot-apple-stuffing/) — Pork tenderloin with apricot-apple stuffing, perfect for the holidays and special occasions. Tender, aromatic - [Pork Tenderloin in Pepper Sauce](https://flowers-recipes.com/pork-tenderloin-in-pepper-sauce/) — Pork tenderloin in pepper sauce is tender, which is what I love about tenderloin, and the pepper sauce adds a - [Baked Pâté](https://flowers-recipes.com/baked-p-t/) — This baked pâté has a bold flavor and is perfect for a holiday breakfast with sandwiches, or served on its own - [Kluski śląskie (Silesian Potato Dumplings)](https://flowers-recipes.com/kluski-l-skie-silesian-potato-dumplings/) — Kluski śląskie are perfect for the holidays, but also as a side for an everyday dinner. They go great with any - [Brussels Sprouts with Beets](https://flowers-recipes.com/brussels-sprouts-with-beets/) — Brussels sprouts with beets are perfect for Christmas. They look beautiful on a festive table and go with any - [White Cabbage Strudel](https://flowers-recipes.com/white-cabbage-strudel/) — White cabbage strudel is anything but ordinary. Caramel gives the cabbage a light sweetness, and hot paprika a - [Orange-Ginger Mustard](https://flowers-recipes.com/orange-ginger-mustard/) — Orange-ginger mustard – aromatic and very hot. Thanks to the addition of oranges and ginger, it's perfect for ## Desserts and warm drinks Baked apples, caramel apples and warming punch. - [Baked Apples with Raisins and Almonds and a Second Drawing for the Pre-Christmas Giveaway](https://flowers-recipes.com/baked-apples-with-raisins-and-almonds-and-a-second-drawing-for-the-pre-christmas-giveaway/) — Baked apples with raisins and almonds are loved by everyone. Great for kids and adults, perfect for winter eve - [Caramel Apples](https://flowers-recipes.com/caramel-apples/) — Caramel apples – small, sweet and perfect as a sweet treat. Ideal for Halloween or winter parties with guests. - [Punch](https://flowers-recipes.com/punch/) — I suggest you get some rum, white wine, a few extras, punch cups, and something comfortable to sit on and rela - [Apple Punch](https://flowers-recipes.com/apple-punch/) — Apple punch is the perfect "unwinder." Sweet, aromatic and simply delicious. Made without alcohol, even the ki ## My Christmas menus from past years What I cooked for the holidays in earlier years. - [Dishes for Christmas 2012](https://flowers-recipes.com/dishes-for-christmas-2012/) — My Christmas 2012 menu ideas: herring salads, barszcz with uszka, pierogi, carp, cheesecakes, poppy seed roll - [My Christmas Eve and Christmas Dishes 2011](https://flowers-recipes.com/my-christmas-eve-and-christmas-dishes-2011/) — Christmas is getting closer and it's time to start preparing. I've already taken the most important step: plan - [Christmas Menu 2010](https://flowers-recipes.com/christmas-menu-2010/) — My menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: traditional family dishes plus a few new ones. --- [Recipes A to Z](https://flowers-recipes.com/recipes/) · [Sitemap](https://flowers-recipes.com/sitemap.xml)