This updated and revised cookbook helps students explore the holiday customs and unique foods of more than 150 countries.The best way to learn about other ethnic groups is to experience that culture directly. Unfortunately, to travel to foreign places isn't often possible. Giving students the opportunity to learn about and enjoy ethnic customs and holidays through food is a great solution.This new edition of Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students provides detailed information about the holidays of nations around the world and presents a multitude of selected recipes that are ideal for each celebration. The recipes appear with each country entry, and the countries are arranged in alphabetical order within each region: Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. With recipes especially adapted for preparation by student chefs, this cookbook is especially appropriate for students in grades 9-12 who are either researching holiday customs and foods, or planning to prepare ethnic meals or dishes.

Offers safety tips for student cooks

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsGetting StartedGlossary of Food TermsIntroduction1. AFRICAAll holidays: African Porridge (Traditional Cornmeal Mush)North AfricaRamadan: Harira Souiria (Ramadan Soup)AlgeriaEid al-Fitr: Fish with CuminIndependence Day: Loubia (Green Beans with Almonds)All holidays: Chlada Fakya (Fresh Fruit Medley)LibyaEid al-Fitr: Haraymi (Marinated Fish in Tomato Sauce)All holidays: Semesmyah (Sesame Candy)MoroccoAll holidays: Batinjaan Zalud (Cooked Eggplant Salad)Ramadan: Moroccan Mint TeaWeddings and Feasts: Mescouta (Date Bars)SudanEid al-Adha: Cooked Eggplant with GroundnutsEid al-Adha: Tajine with Lamb, Lemon, and Olives (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)TunisiaIndependence Day: Sablés (Sand Cookies)Eid al-Fitr: Tunisian Dried Fruit SaladEid al-Fitr: Stuffed Dates with FondantWest AfricaBenin, Guinea-Bissau, and TogoIndependence Day: Akkra Funfun (White Bean Fritters)Burkina FasoBobo Masquerade: Burkina Faso Chicken GizzardsChristmas: Groundnut CookiesWinter Solstice or Independence Day: Boussan touba (Beancakes)GhanaAll holidays: Fufu (Yam or Sweet Potato Balls)Independence Day: Atwimo (Twisted Cookies)Gambia and GuineaEid al-Fitr: Poulet Yassa (Chicken Casserole)Eid al-Fitr: Boiled MangoesCôte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Christmas: Halibut CasseroleChristmas: Avocat Epicé (Avocado Boat)Liberia and Sierra LeoneEid al-Fitr: Aloco (Fried Sweet Plantains)All holidays: Banga (Palm Nut Soup with Crabmeat)All holidays: Black Beauty and Ponkie Rice (Eggplant and Pumpkin Rice)All holidays: Rice with ChickenMali and MauritaniaEid al-Fitr: Lamb StewAll holidays: Sweet CouscousNigerEid al-Fitr: Joffof (Rice with Lamb)Eid al-Fitr: Niger Pancakes with ShrimpNigeriaAll holidays: Ewa Dodo (Seafood, Plantains, and Black-Eyed Peas)All holidays: Kuli Kuli (Groundnut Patties)lri-Ji Festival: Futari (Yams and Squash)SenegalIndependence Day: Mafé of Senegal (Groundnut Stew)All holidays: Homemade Peanut ButterEid al-Fitr: Thiebouidienne (Fish Stew)Central AfricaAngolaChristmas: Nyeleng (Peanut and Beef Gumbo)CameroonAll holidays: Poulet au Yassa (Chicken Stew)National Day: Fried MilletCentral African RepublicAll holidays: Greens and RiceAll holidays: Loz (Almond Sweetmeats)ChadAll holidays: Jarret de Boeuf (Beef Stew)Ramadan: Mtedza-Malawi (Peanut Vegetable Casserole)Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of CongoAll holidays: Egusi SoupEaster or Harvest Feast: Pinto Beans with PotatoesEquatorial Guinea and GabonAll holidays: Equatorial Guinea Chicken with Peanut SauceSouthern AfricaBotswanaChristmas: Cold Beef CurryLesotho and SwazilandMoshoeshoe Day or Christmas: Cabbage and BaconAll holidays: Mealie-Meal (Cornmeal Cakes)Christmas: Inyama Yenkukhu (Traditional Pan-Fried Chicken)NamibiaEaster or Christmas: Kejenou (Chicken and Shrimp Stew)All holidays: Afriki Yakhni (African Curry)South AfricaChristmas: Geel Rys (Rice Side Dish with Raisins)Christmas: Krakelinge (Dutch Figure-Eight Cookies)Christmas: Karringmelkbeskuit (Buttermilk Rusk)East AfricaBurundi and RwandaAll holidays: Kuku na Nazi (Chicken in Coconut Milk)Christmas: Banana and Split Pea PorridgeDjibouti and EritreaRamadan: Mararake Kaloune (Fish Gumbo)EthiopiaAll holidays: Yetakelt W'et (Spicy Mixed Vegetable Stew)All holidays: Injera (Ethiopian Flat Bread)Ethiopian Christmas: Yemiser Selatta (Lentil Salad)KenyaChristmas Dinner: Cold Roast Beef with PineappleAll holidays: Peach ChutneyChristmas: Sukuma Wiki (Sautéed Kale or Collard Greens)Madagascar, Malawi, and ZambiaAll holidays: Salady Voankazo (Fresh Fruit Compote with Lychee Nuts)Easter and Famadihana: Curried Rice with Raisins and NutsIndependence Day: Kitoza (Dried Meat)MozambiqueAll holidays: Matata (Clam and Peanut Stew)Eid al-Fitr: Bolo Polana (Nuts and Potato Cake)SomaliaEid al-Fitr: Skudahkharis (Lamb and Rice)Eid al-Fitr or Christmas: Samaki Was Kukuang (Poached Whole Fish)TanzaniaChristmas: Coconut Bean SoupEid al-Fitr: Supu Ya Ndizi (East African Plantain Soup)Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Easter, or Christmas: Wili na Samaki (Rice with Fish)Eid al-Adha or other Christian holidays: Kashata (Coconut Balls)UgandaAll holidays: Engege Apolo (Ugandan-Style Fried Fish)All holidays: Matoke (Plantain and Meat Stew)ZimbabweAll holidays: Sosaties (Lamb Kebobs)All holidays: Sadza (Fried Cornmeal Mush)2. ASIA, INDIA, AND SOUTH PACIFIC AREAAfghanistanAll holidays: Pakaura (Golden Potato Coins)All holidays: Chutni Gashneetch (Cilantro Chutney)Eid al-Fitr: Gosh Feel (Elephant Ear Pastries)BangladeshAll holidays: Shakkar Pongal (Rice and Lentil Pudding)All holidays: Behndi Foogath (Stewed Okra)New Year's: Zarda (Sweet Rice)All holidays: Shandesh (Fresh Cheese Dessert)Laos and CambodiaVisakh Bochea Festival: Phaneng Kai (Chicken Stuffed with Peanuts)New Year's: Sambal Goreng Telo (Eggs in Red Pepper Sauce)China and TaiwanChinese New Year: Chiao-Tzu (Dumpling Wrappers)Chinese New Year: Pork Filling for Chiao-Tzu (Dumplings)Dipping SauceChinese New Year: Baked Nian Gao (Sweet Red Bean Sticky Cake)Chinese New Year: Chinese Spring RollsChinese New Year: Ch'a Yeh Tan (Tea Eggs)IndiaDiwali: Massoor Dal (Orange Lentils)All holidays: Ghee (Indian Clarified Butter)All holidays: Paratha (also Parattas) (Flat Bread)Holi Festival: Gulab Jamun (Fried Milk-Balls in Sweet Syrup)Diwali: Paneer Tikka Masala (Indian Cheese with Peppers in Tomato Sauce)Tikka Masala SauceHoli Festival: Halvah DessertIndonesiaHindu New Year's Day: Pepes Udang (Indonesian Steamed Shrimp)All celebrations: Nasi Kuning (Indonesian Golden Rice)Independence Day Celebration: Gada Goda (Vegetable Salad)Selamatan Feast: Rudjak (Fruit Salad)Ginger Dressing for Fruit SaladAll holidays: Sotot Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup with Lemongrass)JapanOshogatsu (Japanese New Year): Toshi Koshi Soba (Buckwheat Noodles in Broth)Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year): Gyoza (Japanese Pot-Stickers-Dumplings)Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year): Ozoni (New Year's Soup with Rice Cake)Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year): Osechi-Ryori (New Year's Food)Plum Blossom EggsSliced CarrotsCucumber SlicesTsukemono (Pickled Vegetables)Mizutaki (Tabletop Cooking in Broth)Dipping SauceKorea-North and SouthSol or Ch'usok: Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)Sol or Ch'usok: Kimchi Chigae (Kimchi Stew)Sol or Ch'usok: Kimchi (also Kim Chee) (Pickled Cabbage)Malaysia and SingaporeChinese New Year: Udang Masak Lemak Nenas (Pineapple Prawn Curry)Holi or Eid al-Fitr: Nasi Mlinyak (Malaysian Golden Rice)Diwali or Eid al-Fitr: Kheema (Spicy Okra)All holidays: Sevian (Rice Pudding Vermicelli Dessert)MongoliaNadaam: Gambir (Baked Dough Dessert)Myanmar (Burma)Hta-Ma-Ne (Harvest Festival): Toasted Rice and Fish SoupThingyan (Water Festival): Curried VegetablesPakistanRamadan: Yakhni (Pakistani Broth)All holidays: Pilau (Saffron-Scented Chicken Pilaf)Ramadan: Shahi Tukra (Pakistani Sweet Bread)PhilippinesAll holidays: Salabat (Ginger Tea)Day of Valor: Papaya Fruit SaladChristmas: Lumpiang Uboi (Filipino Spring Rolls)Brown SauceChristmas: Kari-Kari (Oxtail Stew)All holidays: Bibingka (Coconut Rice)Sri LankaAll holidays: Rotis (Sri Lankan Coconut Flat Bread)Ramadan or Easter: Malu Hodhi (Fish Curry)Sinhalese New Year: Kiribath (Sinhalese Milk Rice)Eid al-Fitr: Gingered BananasThailandSongkran: Yam Krachup (Water Chestnut Salad)All holidays: Foi T'on Rum (Golden Threads around Meat Bundles)Peanut SauceBuddhist New Year: Ka Nom Jeen Sour Name (Pineapple Fish with Rice Noodles)Songkran: Kai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken)Loi Krathong (Festival of Lights): Sangkaya (Thai Custard)VietnamAll holidays: Bò Bóp Thâú (Cold Beef Medley)Tet Nguyen Da: Goi SaladNuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)The South PacificAustralia and New ZealandJourney of Healing Day: Macadamia Nut CookiesChristmas: Pineapple and Cabbage SaladChristmas: Quick Bickies (Quick Cookies)Christmas: Toheroa Soup (Clam Chowder Soup)Christmas: Canterbury Lamb with HoneyChristmas: Apricot and Ginger Glazed SalmonAnzac Day: Anzac Biscuits (Cookies)All holidays: Upside Down CakeChristmas: Plum Pudding Ice Cream CakeFijiDiwali: Kokda (Marinated Fish with Coconut Cream)All holidays: Fresh Coconut, GratedAll holidays: Homemade Coconut Cream (NOT Coconut Milk)All holidays: Coconut MilkPapua New GuineaChristmas: Chicken and Greens in Coconut Milk3. THE CARIBBEANBahamasCarnival: Souse Pollo (Bahamian Chicken Stew)Easter: Bahamas Fish PieChristmas: Coconut Loaf CakeChristmas: Bullas (Caribbean Christmas Cookies)CubaAll holidays: Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba: Papas Rellenas (Stuffed Potato Balls)Las Parrandas de Remedios: Yuca con Mojo (Yucca with Garlic)Dia de los Trabajadores: Pollo con Piña a la Antigua (Traditional Chicken with Pineapple)Christmas: Pastel de Naranja (Orange Cake)Dominican RepublicChristmas: Sancocho (Meat Stew)Christmas: Chicharrones de Pollo (Dominican Fried Chicken)Christmas: Refresco de Coco y Piña (Chilled Coconut Milk and Pineapple)GrenadaChristmas: Oil Down (Fish and Meat Stewed in Coconut Milk)Easter: Caribbean Spice CakeChristmas: Tropical SmoothieHaitiChristmas: Pain Patate (Sweet Potato Bread)All holidays: Callaloo (Spinach Stew)Christmas: Run Down MackerelDay of the Dead: Coconut Almond TartJamaicaCoptic Christmas: Curried MeatEaster: Easter BunCoptic Christmas: Jerk Pork and ChickenAll holidays: Jamaica Coat of Arms (Rice and Peas)Puerto RicoDay of the Three Kings Festival: Pernil Adobo Mojado (Pork Roast)Adobo Mojado (Garlic Pepper Marinade)Trinidad and TobagoAll holidays: Trinidad DoublesAll holidays: Baked PlantainsCarnival: Sancoche (Trinidad Corn Soup)Easter: Coconut BreadAll holidays: Sweet Potato Cookies4. EUROPEBritish IslesEnglandChristmas: Old English Trifle (The Great British Pudding)Christmas: Roasted ChestnutsChristmas: Boiled ChestnutsAll holidays: Chestnuts and Brussels SproutsIrelandSaint Patrick's Day: Irish Boiled DinnerSaint Patrick's Day: Irish Apple MashWren Day: Boiled FruitcakeScotlandNew Year's: Hogmanay Bun (Scottish New Year's Bun, also Black Bun)All holidays: Basic Pie CrustSaint Andrew's Day: Oatmeal Crusted Scottish Herring (Oatmeal Crusted Pan Fried Fish)All holidays: Edinburgh Fog (Auld Reeki) (Whipped Cream Dessert with Macaroons)WalesSaint Dwynwen's Day: Saint Dwynwen's Day Treat (Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding)Saint David's Day: Leek SoupSaint David's Day: Leek and Chicken Pot PieChristmas: Wassail (Spiced Holiday Fruit Drink)Northern EuropeMay Day: Sandkake (Scandinavian Pound Cake)May Day: Cool Cucumber SaladDenmarkChristmas: Andesteg (Roasted Duck with Prunes)All holidays: Rodkaal (Braised Red Cabbage)May Day: Danish Chicken SaladChristmas: Rødgrød Med Fløde (Raspberry Pudding with Cream)FinlandNational Day or Christmas: Sieni-porkkanapatee (Mushroom-Carrot Pâté)Christmas: Lanttulaatikko (Finnish Turnip Casserole)May Day: Sima (Finnish Spring Mead)IcelandChristmas: Sírópskökur (Syrup Cookies with Dried Fruit and Nuts)Sumardagurinn fyrsti (First Day of Summer): Poached Dried FruitNorwayAll holidays: Spinatsuppe (Spinach Soup)Christmas: Fiskeboller (Norwegian Fish Balls)Dill Shrimp SauceAll holidays: Stuede Poteter (Creamed Potatoes)Christmas: Fyrstekake (Royalty Cake)SwedenSaint Lucia Day or Christmas: Lussekatter (Lucia Buns)Christmas: Potatis Korv (Sweden Christmas Sausage)Christmas: Julskinka (Mustard Glazed Ham)All holidays: Janssons Frestelse (Jansson's Temptation)Christmas: Klenäter (Swedish Christmas Bowknots)The Baltic StatesEstonia, Latvia, LithuaniaEaster: Zapekanka iz Riby i Kartofelya (Haddock and Scalloped Potatoes)Easter: Sweet Apple Bread PuddingLemon SauceWestern EuropeAustriaAll holidays: Knödel (Bread Dumplings)National Day: Küpferlin (Crescent Cookies)Easter: Kugelhopf (Easter Cake)BelgiumAll holidays: Stoofperen (Stewed Pears)Christmas: Cougnou (Baby Jesus Bread)France and MonacoChristmas: Gratin Dauphinois (Potato Au Gratin)Christmas: L'estouffat De Noel (Christmas Beef Stew)Christmas: Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake)Cream FillingChocolate FrostingYule Log CakeGermanyChristmas: Pfeffernüsse (German Pepper Nut Cookies)Christmas: Basic Gingerbread DoughGingerbread People, Animals, or Tree OrnamentsLemon IcingChristmas: Kartoffelsalat (Caraway Potato Salad)NetherlandsChristmas: Speculaas (Dutch Spice Cookies)Christmas: Poffertjes (Pastry Puffs)SwitzerlandFastnacht (Carnival): Risotto in Bianco (White Short-Grain Rice)Fastnacht (Carnival): Mehlsuppe (Browned-Flour Soup)Fastnacht (Carnival): Zwiebelwähe (Onion Tart)Christmas: Spitzbuben (Jam-Filled Sandwich Cookies)Southern EuropeAlbaniaChristmas or Eid al-Fitr: Yogurt SoupLent or Christmas: Fergesë e Tiranës me speca (Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce)Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and SloveniaSlava: Dubrovnik (Fish Stew)Easter: Serbian Musaka (Eggplant Casserole)White Sauce for Eggplant CasseroleEggplant with Meat SaucePreseren Day: Peristeria Gemista (Stuffed Pigeon)All holidays: Bucnica (Squash and Cream Cheese Strudel)GreeceEaster: Mayeritsa (Easter Soup)Easter: Lambropsoma (Greek Easter Bread)Easter: Arni Frikase (Fricassee of Lamb)Avolemono (Egg-Lemon Sauce)Easter: Arni me Pilafi sto Fourno (Lamb with Rice Pilaf Casserole)All holidays: Baklava (Nut Pastry)Syrup for BaklavaBaklavaItalyChristmas: Lenticchie in Umido (Stewed Lentils)Festa della Republica: Margherita PizzaChristmas: Bolognese (Christmas Pasta Sauce)Christmas: Panettone (Italian Christmas Bread)Christmas: Cassata Alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cake)Chocolate Coffee FrostingPortugalChristmas or New Year's: Bolo-Rei (Portuguese King Cake Bread)Christmas: Bomboms de figo (Fig Bonbons)Easter: Porco Assado (Stuffed Roast Pork)Independence Day: Conserva de Cenoura (Savory Carrots)SpainSan Fermin Day: Jamón y queso tostadas (Open Faced Sandwich with Ham and Manchego Cheese)La Tomatina: Paella (Spain's National One-Dish Meal)Christmas: Mero a la Mallorquina (Roasted Fish with Vegetables)Christmas: Turron (Almond Nougat)Eastern EuropeArmeniaInternational National Woman's Day: Apricot SoupAll holidays: Topik (Potato Dumplings)Lent: Vospov Kheyma (Lentil and Bulgur Balls)Easter and Christmas: Shakarishee (Butter Cookies)AzerbaijanRamadan: Lentil and Barley SoupEid al-Fitr: Balig Levengi (Baked Fish Stuffed with Walnuts)BulgariaEaster: Yaitsa po Panagyuski (Poached Eggs with Yogurt)Easter: Khliah Raiska Ptitsa (Bird-of-Paradise Bread)Czech and Slovak RepublicsChristmas: Vanocni Polevka Z Kapra (Christmas Carp Soup)Christmas: Cerna Kuba (Black Barley Dish)Christmas: Moravské Váno ni Kukysé (Moravian Christmas Cookies)GeorgiaAll holidays: Shashlik (Pork Shish Kebabs)Easter: Pilaf (Rice with Dried Fruits and Almonds)Easter: Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)Christmas: Beet, Barley, and Black Soybean Soup with Pumpernickel CroutonsSaint George's Day: Nigvziani Badrijani (Eggplant Stuffed with Walnut-Cilantro Filling)HungaryEaster: Csirke Paprikas Galuskaval (Chicken Paprika with Dumplings)Csipetke DumplingsChicken PaprikaChristmas: Mond Kuchen (Poppy Seed Moon Roll)PolandChristmas: Fish in Horseradish SauceChristmas: Kluski z Makiem (Poppy Seed Noodles)New Year's: Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)Christmas: Kutya (Wheat Berry Pudding)Christmas: Kisiel Zurawinowi (Cranberry Pudding)RomaniaAll holidays: Mamaliga de Aur (Bread of Gold)Easter and Christmas: Mamaliga Umpluta (Cornmeal Mushroom Balls)Easter or Christmas: Ardei Umpluti (Meat Stuffed Green Peppers)RussiaEaster: Yaitsa Po-Russki (Russian-Style Stuffed Eggs)Easter: Kulich (Easter Cake)Kulich GlazeEaster: Paskha ussian (Easter Cheese Dessert)Easter: Kurnik (Russian Chicken Pie)All holidays: Candied Citrus PeelsUkraineEaster: Pysanky (Easter Eggs)Hard-Cooked EggsColoring Easter EggsEaster: Didivs'ka Iushka (Grandfather Soup)Lent: Ukrainian Spinach and NoodlesIndependence Day: Medivnyk (Honey Cake)Christmas: Pampushky (Filled Doughnuts)5. LATIN AMERICACentral AmericaBelizeSaint George's Caye Day: Tapado (Seafood and Banana Stew with Coconut Milk)All holidays: Belizean Chicken StewMayan Deer Dance Festival: Banana CurryCosta RicaAll holidays: Patatas Revolcadas Caldo (Chorizo and Potato Stew)Juan Santamaria Day: Picadillio de Chayote (Minced Vegetable Pear with Corn)All holidays: Buñuelos de Plátano (Banana Fritters)Christmas: Capirotada (Chocolate Bread Pudding)Christmas: Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)El SalvadorSalvador del Mundo Day: Salvadorian SoupAll holidays: Crema de Aguacate (Sweet Whipped Avocado)All holidays: Nogadas (Pralines)GuatemalaAll holidays: Tortillas (Cornmeal Flat Breads)Christmas or Epiphany: Carne en Joc?n (Beef Casserole)Independence Day: Rellenitos de Platano con Crema Dulce (Stuffed Plantains with Sweet Cream)HondurasIndependence Day: San Pedro Sula (Simmered Beef)Christmas: Sopa de Aguacate (Chilled Avocado Soup)Christmas and Easter: Torrejas (Ladyfingers in Cinnamon Syrup)All holidays: Refresco de Lechosa (Milk and Papaya Drink)MexicoAll holidays: Tamales (Meat-Filled Corn Husks)Independence Day: Pozole (Posole) (Hominy Soup with Pork)Las Posadas: Pechugas Navidenas (Chicken Breasts with Squash Blossoms)Poblano SauceIndependence Day: Mole Poblano de Guajolote (Fowl in Chocolate Chili Sauce)Independence Day: Chile en Nogada (Pork-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Nut Sauce)Nut SauceEl Día de los Muertos: Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead)Confectioners' Sugar IcingNicaraguaChristmas: Sopapillas (Fried Pillows)PanamaIndependence Day: Sopa de Almejas (Clam Soup)All holidays: Flan Almendra (Almond Pudding)South AmericaArgentinaChristmas: Pumpkin Shell BowlAll holidays: Carbonada Criolla (Meat Stew with Vegetables and Fruit)Christmas: Dulce de Leche (Milk Pudding)Independence Day: Alfajores de Maizena (Cornstarch Cookies)BoliviaAll holidays: Paltas Rellenas (Stuffed Avocados)Christmas: Spicy Bolivian CabbageChristmas: Pastelitos de Almendra (Almond Cookies)BrazilCarnival: Feijoada (Brazilian Meat Stew)All holidays: Couve a Mineira (Shredded Greens)Independence Day: Maionese (Brazilian Vegetable Salad)Carnival: Acaraje (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)Independence Day: Bombocado (Coconut Torte)ChileChristmas: Sopa de Pescado (Fish Stew)Independence Day: Mote con Huesillo (Peach and Barley Dessert Drink)ColombiaEaster and Christmas: Cocido Bogotano (Colombian Beef Stew)Independence Day: Tortas de Cacao (Chocolate Cupcakes)EcuadorIndependence Day: Secoc de Chivo (Ecuadorian Braised Goat)Easter: Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Potato Cakes)Salsa de Mali (Ecuadorian Peanut Sauce)All holidays: Capritoda (South American Bread Pudding)Guyana and French GuianaMashramani: Curried Zucchini SoupBastille Day: Baked Stuffed FishParaguayAll holidays: Sopa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Cornbread)All holidays: Tallarine Chalacos (Baked Fish with Spaghetti)PeruAll holidays: Papas a la Huancaína (Yellow Potatoes)All Saints' Day: Papas Rellenas (Potatoes Stuffed with Meat)All holidays: Aji de Gallina (Spicy Creamed Chicken)SurinameIndependence Day: Goedangan (Vegetable Salad with Coconut Dressing)UruguayAll holidays: Asado (Roasted Beef)Independence Day: Chorizo y Lentijas (Sausage and Lentils)All holidays: Chaja (Cream-Filled Sponge Cake)Cream FillingVenezuelaChristmas: Hallacas Centrales (Stuffed Cornmeal Patties)Independence Day: Salsa Carioca (Venezuelan Salad)All holidays: Bien Me Sabe de Coco (Cake with Cream of Coconut)6. MIDDLE EASTArabian PeninsulaKuwait, OmanQatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), YemenEid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: Tahini (Sesame Paste)All holidays: Hummus bi TahinaEid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: Kimaje (Arab Flat Bread)Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: Marinated ChickpeasRamadan: Lassi (Iced Yogurt Drink)Eid al-Fitr: Apricot SquaresIndependence Day: Cigarro Burek (Cheese-Filled Phyllo Dough)BahrainIndependence Day: Lamb with DatesEid al-Fitr: Fresh Fig CakeCyprusAll holidays: Mayeritsa (Easter Soup)Independence Day: Simi (Turkish Bread Rings)All holidays: Ka'ak (Cinnamon Cookies)EgyptIndependence Day: Khoshaf (Dried Fruit Compote)Ramadan: Koushry (Lentils and Rice)Independence Day: Basboosa (Almond Cake with Lemon Syrup)Lemon SyrupMaulid al-Nabi Day: Chirkasia (Chicken with Rice in Nut Sauce)Ramadan: 'Irea (Hot Cinnamon Beverage)IranNowRuz or Independence Day: Kateh (Golden Rice Cake)Eid al-Fitr: Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)All holidays: Yogurt Mint SauceIraqRamadan: Fatush (Bread and Cucumber Salad)All holidays: Tamur ou Rashi (Tahini with Dates)IsraelPassover: Charoset (Haroseth) (Apple and Nut Relish)Passover: Matzo (Unleavened Bread)Passover: Chicken SoupPassover: Knaidlach (Matzo Ball Dumplings)Hanukkah: Tayglach (Taiglach) (Sweet and Sticky Cookies with Walnuts)Passover: Passover Lemon Sponge CakeHanukkah: Latkes (Potato Pancakes)Independence Day: Mock Chopped Liver (Vegetarian Pâté)JordanEid al-Fitr: Maamoul (Semolina Cookies)Lebanon and SyriaEid al-Adha: Majudarrah (Lebanese Lentils with Brown Rice and Tomatoes)All holidays: Labna (Labnen or Labanee) (Yogurt Cheese)Easter: Kâk bi Halvît (Easter Milk Cookies)Saudi ArabiaHajj: Tabeekha Yahni (Lamb Stew)Eid al-Fitr: Tabbouleh (Cracked Wheat Salad)TurkeyAll holidays: Domatesli Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup)All holidays: Bulgur Pilavi (Cracked Wheat Pilaf)Kurban Bayrami and Seker Bayrami: Cacik (Turkish Cucumber Salad)Eid al-Fitr: Muhallebi (Turkish Milk Pudding)7. NORTH AMERICACanadaChristmas: Tourtière (Meat Pie)Christmas: Roast BeefCanadian Day Celebration: Maple Baked BeansChristmas: Yorkshire PuddingChristmas: Tarte au Sucre (Maple Sugar Pie)Canadian Day Celebration: Canada Day CakeUnited StatesFourth of July: Barbecued Cornish HenFourth of July: Fresh Fruit Dessert PizzaThanksgiving: Wild Rice SaladThanksgiving: Fresh Cranberry RelishThanksgiving: Indian Corn PuddingThanksgiving: Pumpkin PieKwanzaa: Quick and Easy Peanut Butter and Jelly CookiesJuneteeth or Kwanzaa: Mixed Greens with Ham HockJuneteeth or Kwanzaa: Sweet Potato PieMartin Luther King, Jr. Day: Southern-Style Okra and Tomato Stew with SausageGreen Corn Festival: Corn, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato CasseroleCinco de Mayo: Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)Cinco de Mayo: QuesadillasMardi Gras: King CakeMardi Gras: New Orleans Red Beans and RiceOktoberfest: Bratwurst (German Sausage)Chinese New Year: Sesame Seed BallsFestival of San Gennaro: Torta Mandorla (Almond Torte)BibliographyIndex