1. Cross buns and Simnel cakes (UK)
Arrived in England on the occasion ofEaster, you will feel the bustling festival atmosphere through every street. The similarity on the table of every family is the cross-shaped bread, also known as Hot Cross Buns.
The bread has a strong aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet taste mixed with raisins and plums. The cross-shaped sauce on the bread symbolizes the cross of Christ - a sacred symbol of Christianity.
Hot Cross Buns
Besides Hot Cross Buns, Simnel cake is also an indispensable dish on Easter. Simnel cake is made from familiar ingredients such as flour, almond flour, sugar, butter, dried fruit... with delicious fruit flavor and soft texture.
What makes Simnel different is the decoration. The surface of the cake is decorated with 11 or 12 round almond cookies, symbolizing the 12 apostles of Jesus. This is the way people express their faith in their faith during Easter.
Take a bite of Hot Cross Buns or enjoy the soft Simnel cake, you will feel the sweet taste spread in your mouth along with the joy of this special holiday.
Simnel cake is an indispensable dish on Easter day in England.
2. Ham (USA)
Jambon - one of the indispensable dishes in the American Easter party. Jambon is a smoked salted pork dish, with a delicious, salty and slightly sweet flavor. Jambon is usually baked or boiled before enjoying. This dish can be eaten with many different foods such as mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread...
For Americans, Ham is a dish with special significance during Easter. According to their concept, pork is a symbol of prosperity and luck. Ham is used in the Easter party as a wish for a new year of peace and prosperity.
Easter is a time for families to gather together and enjoy delicious food. Ham is chosen by many families because of its delicious taste and special meaning. Slicing ham together and enjoying it with other dishes is a way for family members to bond and share the joy of the holiday.
Ham - one of the indispensable dishes in the American Easter party.
3. Grilled leg of lamb (France)
Roasted leg of lamb is a unique traditional dish of the French during Easter. The name “le gigot d'agneau Pascal” in French shows the specialness of this dish. The leg of lamb is carefully marinated with familiar spices such as garlic, pepper, olive oil, salt and a little herbs. Then, the French will roast the leg of lamb over a red fire until it is evenly golden brown and smells fragrant.
Take a bite of this roast leg of lamb and you will taste the tender meat, flavored with rich spices and herbs. Enjoy this dish with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or salad for a more flavorful and perfect Easter meal.
For the French, roast leg of lamb is not only a delicious dish but also a symbol of prosperity and luck. In addition, this dish also acts as a bridge connecting family members. Preparing, cooking and enjoying roast leg of lamb together on Easter is a tradition that many French families preserve.
Roast leg of lamb is a unique traditional French dish during Easter.
4. Pizza Rustica and Colomba Di Pasqua (Italy)
Pizza Rustica and Colomba Di Pasqua are not only delicious dishes but also symbolize family reunion and happiness on Easter day in Italy.
Pizza Rustica is a savory dish made with a thin crust filled with minced meat, cheese and vegetables. Like most Italian dishes, Pizza Rustica has many different variations depending on the region and the cook's preferences. However, the common point of this dish is delicious, rich and extremely attractive flavor.
Usually baked in the oven until the crust is golden brown, Pizza Rustica exudes a mouthwatering aroma. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner on Easter Day.
Pizza Rustica is usually baked in the oven until the crust is golden brown and crispy, giving off an aromatic aroma.
Besides, Colomba Di Pasqua is a traditional sweet cake made from flour, eggs, sugar, fresh mushrooms, butter, candy crumbs... The cake has the shape of a dove, symbolizing peace and hope.
Colomba Di Pasqua is often decorated with sugar, almonds and other nuts. It is sweet and soft and is the perfect dessert for an Easter party.
Colomba Di Pasqua is a traditional pastry shaped like a dove, symbolizing peace and hope.
5. Kulich, Passbrood and Advocaat (Eastern European countries)
The final stop is the Eastern European countries of Serbia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia and the Russian states. Here, Kulich is the shining star of Easter. Kulich is a cylindrical cake, similar to a cream cake, with melted cream on top and chocolate chips and colorful toppings creating an irresistible appeal.
Next, head to the Netherlands, where you’ll find Advocaat and Passbrood on the Easter table. Advocaat is a traditional drink made from creamy brandy, eggs, sugar and honey. Passbrood is a bread filled with nuts such as sweet and sour raisins, almonds, nuts… giving it a delicious and unique taste.
Kulich cake is the shining “star” of Easter.
Passbrood is bread filled with nuts such as sweet and sour raisins, almonds, nuts...
Advocaat is an old traditional drink made from creamy brandy, eggs, sugar and honey.
Across the ocean, Jamaica welcomes you with its raisin and cheese pie. This pie is an essential part of the Easter celebrations here, offering a harmonious combination of the sweetness of raisins and the richness of cheese.
Continuing the journey to Slovenia and Poland, you will be surprised by the unique “sculptures” made from butter - a typical Easter dish of these two countries. The image of a lamb with a red bow around its neck is meticulously shaped from butter, demonstrating the creativity and sophistication in the culinary culture here.
Jamaica welcomes you with its raisin and cheese pies.
