The origin of the Carnival is not entirely defined, but it seems to be about 5000 years old. Some versions say that they were loaded with excesses and that the masks served to hide the identity of those who decided to participate. On the other hand, from the Catholic Church the proposal moves away from these excesses and is based on the etymology of the Latin, carnem-levare, which means “abandon the meat”. That is why, during Holy Week, those who adhere to religion avoid consuming red meat, as “penance”. You should also know that the Carnivals of Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Cádiz are the best known in the world, but you can make your own special Carnival at home with the following recipes. Carnival is, without a doubt, the most colorful party in the world!
We provide you with the best Carnival recipes so that you can prepare these dishes with your loved ones.
Carnival ears
If we are talking about festivity, the ears cannot be missing as part of the best carnival recipes in Spain. This preparation is made with simple ingredients that you surely have at home. In addition, these homemade crunchiest will conquer anyone who dares to follow the steps of the recipe for Carnival ears. And, if you follow a gluten-free diet, don’t miss the recipe for gluten-free Carnival ears.
Sicilian cannoli’s
There is no doubt that we are talking about a dish originating in Italy when hearing or reading “Sicilian cannoli”. From Scaliaa to the world, this dessert crossed borders and was chosen by natives who emigrated remembering their land. Cannoli’s combine a thin, crispy pastry filled with cream, chocolate, ice cream, or cheese, among other options. Take advantage of the date to travel with your mind to the country of the boot and recreate an Italian Carnival with some classic Sicilian cannoli.
Fried carnival flowers
The shape of the Carnival flowers recreates the cross of the Order of Calatrava. If you are in a cold area during the Carnival season, you can accompany them with an irresistible hot chocolate. Note that to make this recipe, you will need to have or get a flower-shaped cast iron to achieve the perfect shape.
Fritters
Wind fritters are known in this way for the airy texture they acquire when fried. This is thanks to the choux or bomb paste with which they are made. Therefore, if you have never tried or made homemade fritters, take advantage of the upcoming Carnival time to enjoy yourself. You can also make chocolate fritters, orange fritters, and for a healthier option you can make baked apple fritters. You can even make gluten-free Bunuel’s de Vento. We point out that this option can be one of the Carnival recipes for children that they like the most.
Caipirinha
The caipirinha is an easy drink to make, typical of Brazil, the country of Carnival. The variety of colors in its flag, its music and the beautiful landscapes, by themselves cheer up and invite you to dance and have fun (dance and have fun). And, if you want to try other versions, you can prepare tropical caipirinha or kiwi caipirinha
Carnival pancakes
Canadian cuisine offers the typical Carnival pancakes. We point out that you can enjoy them alone or accompanied with honey, a variety of fruits or with melted chocolate. The anise flavor is the characteristic of these pancakes, but you can try other varieties of pancakes, such as pumpkin pancakes, banana pancakes or avocado pancakes. What are your favorite pancakes?
Selmer
As you can see, we offer you carnival recipes throughout the world. In this case, we will talk about a typical dessert from the area of Sweden, Finland and Estonia. When we talk about sailor, we refer to these profiterole-type buns filled with almond flour cream and whipped cream, topped with icing sugar. Don’t miss this dessert!
Bandello Paso de Vilene style
Do you want to prepare typical Carnival food in Spain? Then do not miss the recipe for Bandello de peso or Galician Bandello. In case you don’t know what it is, it is a dessert similar to bread pudding. To make it you can reuse left over bread. However, unlike bread pudding, you don’t need to cook it with caramel, so it’s much easier to make. To lick your fingers!
Calico
Receive the carnival with a breakfast that includes calico or pumpkin hulas. The preparation of these snacks can remind you of fritters, although they contain less flour and their shape is more similar to a pancake. Replace wheat flour with oatmeal and cook them in the oven if you want a healthier result. This is one of the typical Galician carnival recipes.
Neapolitan donuts – Giraffe
The shape of these Neapolitan donuts – giraffe may remind you of a donut, but they are potato-based donuts, typical of the Neapolitan carnival in Italy. We recommend eating them immediately to enjoy their spongy texture, although they are so delicious that we doubt they will last too long. If you want, you can make a good batch and freeze them fresh to maintain the texture. Exquisite!
