The Vatican Christmas Cookbook

A feast of food, art, and history: a cookbook reflecting more than a thousand years of Vatican Christmas history and tradition.

Gourmand “Best Cookbooks of the World” Award Winner

In this updated edition, the authors of the national bestseller The Vatican Cookbook celebrate the season of Christmas, offering recipes from Advent to Epiphany to enjoy and cherish. Favorite dishes include, roast lamb, veal chantarelle, pizza raclette, maple cream cake, dark Toblerone mousse and many other culinary delights, including a special recipe honoring Pope Leo XIV. Also included are glorious photographs of Vatican art and legendary stories of the popes at Christmas over many centuries. From award-winning chef and former Swiss Guard David Geisser and bestselling author Thomas Kelly, it’s a magnificent gift to enjoy for seasons to come.

“A look into the foods and traditions that surround the merriest of holy seasons in the Catholic Church’s own home.” —America

“A stunningly beautiful book. There is so much more here than just recipes. Personal stories, history, and artwork from Rome also deck the pages. The recipes are well-written, have an accompanying photograph, and they also span the Advent season, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Epiphany. There is a special section covering Christmas desserts and cookies, and another section featuring Christmas recipes from around the world … Delightful!” —The Catholic Foodie