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Christmas at the table: Roasted turkey with traditional stuffing and homemade bread

There are dishes that go far beyond food. They carry memory, family, and the feeling of gathering around a full table on a winter holiday. For us, Christmas has always smelled like roasted turkey, freshly baked bread, and a stuffing prepared slowly, with care and intention.

A Christmas turkey does not need excess. It needs good ingredients, proper roasting, and a stuffing rooted in tradition. The stuffing, made with herbs and warm spices, is the heart of this dish. As it cooks inside the turkey, it absorbs the juices and aromas, becoming rich, comforting, and deeply festive. It is often the first thing to disappear from the table.

No holiday meal like this is complete without bread. Kulac, the traditional handmade loaf is made specifically to accompany the stuffing. Its texture is designed to soak up flavors, to be torn by hand, and shared at the center of the table. Kulac is not just bread. It is part of the ritual of Christmas cooking.

Together, roasted turkey with stuffing, form a complete festive meal, one that honors tradition without complication. It is a dish meant to be cooked unhurriedly, served generously, and enjoyed with the people who matter most.

Below, you will find the recipes for each element so you can recreate this traditional Christmas table at home and bring warmth, heritage, and authentic flavor to your holiday celebration.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and happy cooking!