How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas
Santas North Pole COOKBOOK
Classic Christmas Recipes
from Saint Nicholas Himself
As told to Jeff Guinn
bestselling author of the Christmas classic
The Autobiography of Santa Claus
Jeremy P. Tarcher / Penguin
a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
New York
JEREMY P. TARCHER/PENGUIN
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Guinn, Jeff.
Santas North Pole cookbook:
classic Christmas recipes from Saint Nicholas himself / as told to Jeff Guinn.
p. cm.
ISBN: 978-1-1012-1603-3
1. Christmas cookery. 2. Cookery, International. 3. Santa Claus. I. Title.
TX739.2.C45G85 2007 2007030724
641.5'686dc22
The recipes in this book are to be followed exactly as written. The publisher is not responsible for specific health or allergy concerns that may require medical supervision. The publisher is not responsible for any adverse reactions to the recipes in this book.
While the author has made every effort to give accurate telephone numbers and Internet addresses at the time of publication, neither the publisher nor the author assumes responsibility for errors or for changes that occur after publication. Further, the publisher has no control over and assumes no responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.
For Jim Donovan
There are so many reasons why.
Contents
LARSS FLUFFY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH ROSEMARY
From the North Pole
SANTAS BREAKFAST SOUFFL
From the North Pole
PALACSINTA (Pancakes)
From Hungary
PECAN WAFFLES FOR VFFELDAGEN
From Sweden (with a special North Pole twist)
HOLIDAY AVGOLEMONO SOUP (Egg-and-Lemon Soup)
From Greece
CHRISTOPSOMO (Christs Bread)
From Greece
ROSCA DE REYES (Kings Ring)
From Peru
BEN FRANKLINS FESTIVE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
From the U.S.A.
CHRISTMAS KARRINGMELKBESKUIT (Buttermilk Biscotti)
From South Africa
WILLIE SKOKANS KOLACH ES (Fruit Pastries)
From Bohemia (Czech Republic)
BANANA-WALNUT CHRISTMAS BREAD
From the U.S.A.
QUESO FRITO FELIZ NAVIDAD (Fried Cheese Triangles)
From Spain
GURKASALLAD (Cucumber Salad)
From Sweden
ATTILAS STUFFED MUSHROOMS
From Germany
MISA DE GALLO LUMPIAS (Roosters Mass Spring Rolls)
From the Philippines
FLAMING GINGERED PRAWNS
From Australia
SAINT FRANCISS GALINHA DE PORTUGAL (Chicken Wraps)
From Portugal
CHRISTMAS ROSEMARY TURKEY
From the U.S.A.
NORTH POLE BREAD DRESSING
From the North Pole
LARSS RED WINEREDUCTION GRAVY
From the North Pole
WEIHNACHTSGANS MIT ROTKOHL UND GRNKOHL (Christmas Goose with Red Cabbage and Kale)
From Germany
TOURTIRE (Spiced Meat Pie)
From Canada
HALLACAS (Cornmeal Turnovers with Meat Filling)
From Venezuela
DORO WAT (Chicken Stew)
From Ethiopia
CAPITONE FRITTO (Festive Fried Eel)
From Italy
LEONARDOS PASTA FRA DIAVOLO (Spicy Seafood Pasta)
From Italy
LARSS SAVORY POACHED SALMON
From the North Pole
BULGOGI (Fire Meat)
From Korea
LARSS FAVORITE CHRISTMAS KEBABS
From ancient Lycia (modern Turkey)
FELIZ NAVIDAD SHRIMP ENCHILADAS
From Mexico
LAYLAS FESTIVE LAMB STEW
From ancient Lycia (modern Turkey)
LECHON ASADO (Pork Roast)
From Cuba
ATTILAS OLD COUNTRY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS WITH SAUERKRAUT
From Germany
HELENA ZUREKS KUTYA (Wheat Porridge)
From Poland
KISSEL (Cranberry Puree)
From Russia
COAT OF ARMS (Spicy Peas)
From Jamaica
CHRISTMAS FUFU (Mashed Yams)
From Ghana
ENSALADA NAVIDEA (Nativity Salad)
From Mexico
MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (Black Beans and Rice)
From Cuba
THEODORE ROOSEVELTS PAN-FRIED CHRISTMAS POTATOES
From the U.S.A.
BAKED MEALIES AND TOMATOES (Corn and Tomato Casserole)
From South Africa
LARSS TRADITIONAL CRANBERRY AMBROSIA
From the North Pole
SANTAS FAVORITE HOT CHOCOLATE
From Spain
SPARKLING RUBY PUNCH
From Canada
SALABAT (Ginger Tea)
From the Philippines
HOLIDAY EGGNOG
From England
GLHWEIN (Glow Wine)
From Germany
JULGLGG (Christmas Mulled Wine)
From Finland
NONNAS PATARA PUDDING
From the North Pole
CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING
From England
HOLIDAY PLUM PIE COOKIES
From the North Pole
BLACK CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
From Trinidad and Tobago
FRUITCAKE COOKIES
From the North Pole
KAHK (Sweet Cookies)
From Egypt
PAVLOVA (Holiday Meringue)
From New Zealand
KULKUL S (Coconut Cookies)
From India
CASSATA SICILIANA (Sicilian Sponge Cake)
From Italy
BUUELOS (Cinnamon-Sugar Sticks)
From Mexico
HOLIDAY BEIGLI (Poppy Seed or Walnut Pastries)
From Hungary
YULETIDE ALOCO (Plantain Chips)
From Ivory Coast
WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS MOOSE
From the U.S.A.
CANDY CANE CRME BRLE
From the North Pole
HOLIDAY BLACK WALNUT CAKE
From Germany
BCHE DE NOL (Christmas Log Cake)
From France
FOREWORD
T hroughout the ages, there have been four essential elements that combine to create the special magic of the Christmas season. Worship is first among them. Were celebrating the birth of Jesus, after all. Then come family and friends. The holidays provide an annual opportunity to be with those we care about most. Gifts, of course, also play a major part. They symbolize love and generosity of spirit. Who knows that better than Santa Claus? For many centuries, its been my privilege to share in the gift-giving excitement.