Welcome to 123Christians.com. Here is a collection of different Christian recipes. These Christian recipes have been collected from numerous sources giving them a diverse and rich food culture. The recipes are written in a simple manner that makes them easy to understand.

All the recipes listed hereunder are special for the different Christian occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween.

We have also put a special section for all our Christmas lovers. Christmas is truly a global celebration! Although the traditions and foods associated with it vary with climate, culture, country -- even calendar -- the spirit of the day transcends all such differences.

While possibly the most "popular" Christian holiday, Christmas has also evolved into a secular celebration. Pre-Christian symbols of spirit worship have become Yuletide standards, such as the Christmas tree, mistletoe, holly, and ivy. Over indulgence at the dinner table, stringing Christmas lights, exchanging gifts, even burning the Yule log are traditions that can be traced back to the ancient Roman celebration of Saturnalia and various winter solstice rituals.

Even in societies where Christianity is not the dominant religious belief, Santa Claus has become the reason for the season.

You can find here different tasty food recipes especially for Christmas and Christmas Eve. For more recipes on Christmas you can also go to our individual recipe section in Christmas category.

So let's take a look at these mouth-watering dishes and bring the festive air to our dinner tables.

Christmas Special Recipes

Chilean Christmas Bread

Ingredients:

2 cups SR flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
100 grams glaced cherries
1 teaspoon cognac or brandy
1 cup plain flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup sultanas and chopped almonds (mixed)
1/2 cup glace fruit
2 eggs
115 grams butter
grated rind 1 lemon

Method 1. Sift flour.
2. Cut butter into pieces.
3. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and mix well.
4. Add sultanas and almonds, glace fruit, lemon rind, vanilla, cherries, and cognac to flour.
5. Mix well and pour into a buttered mould.
6. Bake at 150 celcius for 1 1/2 hours.

Christmas Fruit Bars

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup fruit preserves

Method: Stir dry ingredients together. Stir in oats 7 sugar, cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 1/2 crumbs in 11 x 7 pan. Spread with preserves, top with crumbs. Bake 375 farenheit for 35 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

Christmas Salad

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz/ 425 g) lychees in heavy syrup
1 can (15 oz/ 425 g) stoneless red cherries in syrup
4 tablespoons of Cointreau or Kirsch
1/2 oz/ 15 g unsalted pistachio nuts
Boiling water

Method 1. Tip both fruits, with syrup, into a large dish; glass for preference so that the colors can show through.
2. Add liquer and toss gently yo mix.
3. Blanch pistachios by covering with boiling water and leaving for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Slide off skins then finely chop. Sprinkle over top of salad. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.