Christmas dinner
Classic & traditional Christmas dinner
Certain culinary classics play an important role in the festivities each year. For many German households, Christmas Eve would not be complete without the traditional sausages with potato salad. Goose with dumplings and red cabbage is another Christmas classic in Germany. Ideally followed by baked apple for dessert.
BISCUITS
What are the requirements for a Christmas meal?
Family is the most important requirement for a successful festive meal. Gathering together to enjoy Christmas dinner will make the experience even more special. A starter is often served before a traditional Christmas roast dinner. This could be soup or a salad. In winter, delicious chicken, tomato or pumpkin soup sets the scene for the main course. Soup warms you up from the inside too. For a classic German Christmas dinner, you will need roast goose or duck, potato dumplings and red cabbage. You then already have all the key ingredients for a traditional festive dish. This typical Christmas meal can be adapted according to individual taste with more vegetables or side dishes. High-quality tableware and beautiful table decorations will add the perfect finishing touches to the atmosphere. And for the big finale, you can serve a delicious pudding such as classic baked apple, cheesecake in a glass or a spectacular almond cookie dessert.
Our wine recommendation
A full-bodied red wine
Choose a smooth, full-bodied red wine with strawberry aromas to go with veal or beef – such as Pinot Noir or a Spanish Rioja.
How do you find the right glass for your wine?
Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a crisp white wine – our guide will show you which wine can best unfold its full aroma in which wine glass.
Our wine recommendation
An intensive red wine
The strong taste of game is best accompanied by a classic intensive red wine such as a spicy Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon with a high tannin content.
How do you find the right glass for your wine?
Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a crisp white wine – our guide will show you which wine can best unfold its full aroma in which wine glass.<br/>
Our wine recommendation
A light white wine or rosé
A fresh and light wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc is the perfect choice for fish, no matter whether steamed or fried.
How do you find the right glass for your wine?
Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a crisp white wine – our guide will show you which wine can best unfold its full aroma in which wine glass.
Our wine recommendation
A crisp white wine
Ideally, choose a fine crisp white wine with lobster, mussels, squid, etc. such as an elegant Riesling, Pino Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
How do you find the right glass for your wine?
Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a crisp white wine – our guide will show you which wine can best unfold its full aroma in which wine glass.
Our wine recommendation
A dry and fruity wine
A red Beaujolais goes perfectly with steamed vegetables or gratins. Accompany grilled vegetables, risottos or salads with a semi-dry Pinot Gris or a Grüne Veltliner.
How do you find the right glass for your wine?
Whether you prefer a full-bodied red wine or a crisp white wine – our guide will show you which wine can best unfold its full aroma in which wine glass.
Hot drinks for cold days
Look forward to cosy warm winter days at home in front of the fireplace as Christmas approaches. In addition to a good book and a delicious Christmas dinner, all that’s missing is a winter hot drink to warm you up from the inside out.
Make your own Christmas punch: Fruity, chocolaty, with or without alcohol
Nothing beats homemade. We will show you how easy it is to make fruity Christmas punch, winter tea or hot chocolate at home using just a few ingredients – drinks you’ve also enjoyed at the Christmas market. No matter whether you prefer Swedish glögg, white chocolate with cinnamon cream or a hot chilli chocolate, our Christmas recipes have something for everyone.
