Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students

Lois Sinaiko Webb is a writer and former owner/cook of a restaurant in Seabrook, TX.Lindsay Grace Roten is an English teacher at Clear Creek High School, League City, TX.

• 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 SaucePrešeren 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