Christmas menu: bring traditional flavors to your table.

The first lights are hung up along the streets of the city, the squares are filled with reindeer, snowmen, and majestic trees adorned with colorful garlands, children begin to write their first letters, and smoke rises from the warm fireplace. The magic of winter bursts forth more beautiful than ever, bringing with it the arrival of Christmas rich in emotions.
As every year, the preparations are attended to in every detail: the tree is decorated, the nativity scene begins to come to life, the Christmas decorations are hung throughout the house, and finally, one starts to think about the majestic Christmas menu. The tables of Italians during the holidays are a triumph of flavors, colors, and tradition, and amidst one toast and another, we celebrate the year that has come to an end. The recipes, the menus, and the traditions are indeed many, and we at Spaghetti e Mandolino present you with the best Christmas menus for 2021.

Christmas Menu: a tasty gourmet variant

The Christmas lunch is one of the most magical moments dedicated to family, conviviality, good food, and affection. Whatever your family's tradition, Spaghetti e Mandolino provides you with everything you need starting from the ingredients for your Christmas menu for 2021 which will leave all guests present at the table in awe.
The Christmas menu varies from region to region, which is why we offer you many delicious and unique recipes for a special and unforgettable Christmas!

The appetizer is very important as it opens the dance to the rest of the menu and invites all guests to take their seats at the table. A great classic of Christmas appetizers is a slice of prosciutto in the gourmet variant with arugula, pears, and balsamic vinegar glaze. Finger-licking good!
Usually, the Christmas menu includes two first courses, one more substantial and one lighter. The smooth paccheri made from durum wheat semolina are ideal for creating a tasty first dish seasoned with smoked salmon and zucchini. Simple yet impactful. For the second first course, you can create crispy crepes with radicchio, gorgonzola, and walnuts: a delicious dish to win over even the little ones!

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To continue your magical Christmas menu, you can cook shrimp sautéed with grapefruit, light yet extremely tasty. Along with this exquisite second course, you can serve a fennel and orange salad seasoned with oil, pepper, and salt to stay on the citrus theme.
This fantastic gourmet variant cannot end without a typical artisanal panettone, filled with chocolate or pistachio spreads, strictly served with a glass of dessert wine.

Vegetarian Christmas Menu: discover vegetarian recipes

If you are looking for a tasty and simple vegetarian Christmas menu to prepare, 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 majestic platter of typical Italian cheeses served with flavorful mustards, or heat up some bread crostini and top them with vegetable spreads: your guests will fall in love.
To continue the vegetarian Christmas menu, you can prepare 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 sun-dried tomatoes, coriander, and basil, and voilà, here is your second course for the vegetarian Christmas menu.
Finally, to perfectly conclude your Christmas lunch, you can offer your guests a delicious raspberry and snow millefoglie: it is a single-serve dessert that combines the crunchy taste of millefoglie with the sweetness of fresh fruit. Since the eye also wants its part, decorate it with berries and a sprinkle of snow (powdered sugar).

Traditional Christmas Menu: traditional Christmas recipes

Santa Claus brings with him many gifts and emotions for both young and old, but the magic of Christmas evokes the typical traditional Italian flavors on our tables. We propose a perfect appetizer to start your family Christmas lunch on the right foot: a platter of typical cold cuts and cheeses. Discover the Italian selection on our site and create a majestic platter rich in flavor and goodness, serve it with mustards and crunchy Apulian taralli or grissini. Additionally, you can place some tasty pickled vegetables on your table to add a crunchy touch to your appetizer.

The traditional Christmas menu then continues with a hot and melting plate of lasagna alla bolognese, an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests' taste buds wanting more. The genuineness of the meat and the melting cheese combine perfectly with the crispness of the crust that forms during baking. What a delight!
Tortellini in broth are another exquisite first course for the Christmas lunch menu, even more so when served with an abundant sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.

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Tradition speaks clearly: the cotechino is a true must on the table of Italians. Along with this exquisite second course, you can serve your guests the beloved lentils or grilled vegetables dressed with special sauces. Baked potatoes are another perfect side dish to accompany the cotechino: bake them in the oven with rosemary, salt, pepper, and oil, and you're all set!

Needless to say, the traditional Christmas menu must conclude with the king of the feast: the panettone. We propose a delicious 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 list of ingredients. We remind you that on our site you can find a vast selection of cold cuts, cheeses, pasta, cotechino, and panettoni, in short, everything you need for your Christmas menu.
Cheers and Merry Christmas from Spaghetti e Mandolino!