Fascinating Holiday Food Traditions Around the World
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France: Galette des Rois for Epiphany
For the month of January, French bakeries offer a special cake to celebrate the Epiphany — which marks when the three kings arrived bearing gifts for baby Jesus. This buttery, flaky, frangipane-filled cake is called la Galette des Rois (or King’s Cake). Whoever finds the hidden bean prize inside (once a broad bean, now plastic or porcelain figurines) is crowned king or queen for the day. Make it yourself, after the jump.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!