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Here are some Traditional Christmas Eve Italian foods on our family Menu. These are foods through the years we made every year from scratch and stuck to our Italian American Traditional values.
The classic Italian Antipasto Platter is the ideal appetizer for any holiday gathering - it's quick and easy, make ahead friendly, and perfect for a crowd! It's also beautiful and will be the star of your holiday cocktail party or Christmas dinner. These colorful antipasto skewers are served with a zesty anchovy vinaigrette that's packed with flavor. Naturally gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly. #antipasto #italianrecipes #cocktailparty #appetizers #christmas #glutenfree #grainfree
17 ingredients
Meat
- • 4 oz Prosciutto
- • 4 oz Salami
Seafood
- • 4 Anchovy, fillets
Produce
- • 1 14-oz can Artichoke hearts
- • 1 Basil, leaves
- • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- • 2 cloves Garlic
- • 1 Rosemary
Condiments
- • 1 cup Black olives
- • 1 cup Green olives
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, cracked
- • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers
Oils & Vinegars
- • 6 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
- • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
Dairy
- • 8 oz Bocconcini mozzarella balls
Other
- • 4 " wood skewers
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1 · 45 minutes · Struffoli or Italian Honey Balls are tiny balls of fried dough tossed in a delicious sticky honey sauce and decorated with festive sprinkles. It's such a fun and impressive Italian Christmas dessert that the whole family can get involved making!
11 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 One orange, zest of
Refrigerated
- • 3 Eggs, large
Condiments
- • 1 cup Honey
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- • 1 pinch Salt
- • 1 Sprinkles
- • 1/3 cup Sugar
- • 3 cups Tipo 00 or all-purpose flour
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 Vegetable oil
Dairy
- • 4 tbsp Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- • 2 tbsp Rum, dark
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Celebrate this Italian American Christmas Eve tradition with a meal that includes at least seven different types of seafood.

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7 · 20 minutes · Soft Italian Cookies are dipped in a creamy glaze, topped with colorful sprinkles. They are perfect for holidays and special occasions!!
9 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 2 Eggs
Baking & Spices
- • 2 cups All-purpose flour
- • 2 tsp Baking powder
- • 2 cups Powdered sugar
- • 2 pinch Salt
- • 1/2 cup Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
- • 6 tbsp Vegetable oil
Nuts & Seeds
- • 2 tsp Almond
Dairy
- • 3 tbsp Cream or milk

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Authentic Italian Christmas traditions you can experience in Italy in December and Italy Christmas traditions you can replicate at home

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20 · 25 minutes · These Italian Christmas cookies have become a favorite Christmas recipe at our house. Try them and see for yourself how delicious they are!
20 · 25 minutes · These Italian Christmas cookies have become a favorite Christmas recipe at our house. Try them and see for yourself how delicious they are!
10 ingredients
Refrigerated
- • 4 Eggs
Baking & Spices
- • 4 tsp Baking powder
- • 2 cup Confectioner's sugar
- • 3 1/2 cup Flour
- • 1 Icing
- • 1 cup Sugar
- • 4 tsp Vanilla
Snacks
- • 1 Cookies
Dairy
- • 1/2 cup Butter
Liquids
- • 6 tsp Water
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