Christmas around the world

A collection of 30 Christmas recipe links from around the world as ideas to get you started on your culinary celebration

Steve Manfredi: Roast turkey breast with chestnut stuffing Aussie (Italian) chef Stefano Manfredi separates the breast.

Gary Rhodes: A very British Christmas Xanthe Clay joins chef Gary Rhodes as he recreates the magic of the festive feast - from turkey stuffed with pistachios to brussels sprouts with maple syrup.

Benjamin Christie: An Australian twist on the traditional Christmas Turkey

Neil Perry: BBQ marinated quail, chicken, duck and with preserved lemon and harissa

Roast Quail with Grapes and Chestnuts Adapted from Restaurant Nicholas Le Bec, Lyon, France

Christmas Eve Baccala

Antonio Carlucci: Eel Baked with Bay Leaves This typical Venetian recipe is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve. It originates from the Comacchio Valley, south of Chioggia, where the eels are wonderful and fat.

Tristan Welch: Christmas Cured Salmon

Karen Martini: Crayfish salad a la Rousse with saffron

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall: Glazed Baked Ham & Figs

Christine Manfield: Blue Swimmer Crab Shaved Coconut and Mint Salad with Fried Shallots

Luke Nguyen: Family Steamboat

Will Studd: Baked Clarines

Silvano Franco: Almondy Mince Pies

Rebecca Varidel: Mum's Christmas Pudding We've been trying to trace back how long this recipe has been handed down in the family. We can trace it back at least 80 years, and it probably has been used as this recipe, for even longer than that.

Classic Christmas Cake This, with no apologies, is a Christmas cake that has been in print since 1978, has been made and loved by thousands and is one of the most popular recipes Delia Smith has ever produced.

Guillaume Brahimi: Christmas Tree Icecream

Classic Buche de Noel

German Christmas Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Men

Old-fashioned Christmas Stollen

Panforte Di Siena

Mario Batali: Panettone

Joulupuuro Finnish Christmas Rice Porridge

Alton Brown: Eggnog

Traditional Gluhwein

Pierre Herme’s Caramel Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Christmas Cracker cocktail

Nigella Lawson: Christmas Cookie Decorations

Jamie Oliver: Christmas Vegetables

heard it on the grapevine ...

Baked ricotta in vine leaf with baguette crisps

Baked Salmon Stuffed And Wrapped In Grape Vine Leaves Recipe

Dolmades - Stuffed Vine Leaves - with Ground Beef

Koupepia Stuffed Vine Leaves - Cypriot - with Lamb

Marinated Goats Cheese Vine Leave Parcels

Roasted Sardine in Vine Leaves

Stuffed Vine Leaves - Vegetarian

Stuffed Vine Leaves Yalangi Recipe

Vine Leaf-Wrapped Sheep's-Milk Ricotta with Fennel and Olives

Yoghurt Pie with Vine Leaves

10 WAYS with DUCK

Canard a l'orange (Julia Child):
http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/POULTRY/Duck_Roasted_w_Orange_Sauce_Canard_a_lorange.htm

Crispy-skin duck with blood plum sauce (Kylie Kwong):
http://www.abc.net.au/kyliekwong/recipes/s952372.htm

Duck risotto:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/13181/duck+risotto

Grilled duck breast, baked figs with vinacotta (Stephanie Alexander):
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Grilled-duck-breast-baked-figs-and-vincotto

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall roast duck:
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall/domestic-roast-duck-recipe_p_1.html

Peking duck:
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/poultryrecpz/r/pekingduck.htm

(or this quicker version)
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/517019

Roasted duck breast with red cabbage and homemade mustard fruits (Angela Hartnett):
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/931/roasted-duck-breast-with-red-cabbage-and-homemade-mustard-fruits

Slow honey roasted duck (Gary Rhodes):
http://www.west175productions.com/gfseason3/recipes/recipe004.htm

Stock:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/19584/duck+stock

Tender braised duck with pomegranate molasses:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5107/tender-braised-duck-with-pomegranate-molasses

BREAKFAST!

Ricotta Cakes @ bills - Bill Granger (post by Inside Cuisine)
http://www.insidecuisine.com/2009/05/signature-series-ricotta-hotcakes-bills/

Luke Mangan style Bircher Muesli
http://recipefinder.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=631672

Chicken Congee - Elizabeth Chong
http://www.miettas.com.au/food_wine_recipes/recipes/chefs_recipes/chong/congeechong95.html

Kaya (Singapore Egg Jam)
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1594

Scrambled Eggs - Bill Granger
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/148/scrambled-eggs

Eggs Benedict - Gordon Ramsay
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2450/gordons-eggs-benedict

Lobster Eggs Benedict - Jonathon King and Jim Stott
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lobster-eggs-benedict

French Toast - Alton Brown
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/french-toast-recipe/index.html

Breakfast - a really easy way to make fresh JAM
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lc_breakfast/article/0,2041,DIY_13999_2273520,00.html

Croissant
http://www.best-bread-recipes.com/recipe-croissant.html

links on LEMONS

Almond Lemon Curd (Stephanie Alexander) - via Chocolate & Zucchini
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2006/05/almond_lemon_curd.php

Artichoke Green Olive and Preserved Lemon Dip (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/details/?Item=ArtclsArtichoke37

Bill Granger's Lemon Posset
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5090218/Bill-Granger-recipes-Lemon-posset.html

Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-tagine-with-green-olives-and-preserved-lemon-recipe/index.html

Deep fried Tofu with Sichuan Pepper and Salt and lemon (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/357/deep-fried-tofu-with-sichuan-pepper-and-salt-and-lemon

Epicurious Lemon Muffins
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606024

Lemon Delicious Pudding (Stephanie Alexander)
http://wchstv.com/gmarecipes/lemondeliciousp.shtml

Pan-Fried Veal Chops with Lemon and Rosemary (Maggie Beer)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-fried-veal-chops-with-lemon-and-rosemary

Preserved Lemons
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12750/preserved+lemons

Tuna Skewers with Preserved Lemon Dressing (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/61/tuna-skewers-with-preserved-lemon-dressing