Best 16 Festival Recipes

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"Festival", a Caribbean delicacy also known as "ackee and saltfish", is a traditional dish with a rich history and unique flavors. This savory dish, commonly served for breakfast, is a combination of salted codfish, ackee fruit, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices. Festival is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or as a main course. Whether you're a local craving a taste of home or a culinary enthusiast seeking to explore new flavors, this guide will take you on a journey to discover the best festival recipes and provide tips and tricks to ensure a perfect culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FESTIVAL-STYLE GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



Festival-Style Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches image

These delicious grilled sausage sandwiches are my attempt to duplicate the ones I ate when I was growing up and attended Italian street festivals in the North End of Boston. They come together really quickly, and make a great summer lunch. Choose hot or mild sausages as you prefer.

Provided by carina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half crosswise
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 inch) sandwich rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  • Pierce the sausages in a few places with a fork, and set aside. Slice off the bottoms of the onion halves so they will sit flat on the grill. Brush the bell pepper and onion halves with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Place the sausages, onions, and peppers on the preheated grill. Cook and turn the sausages until well browned and juices run clear. Cook vegetables until tender and peppers are slightly charred. Remove vegetables and sausages from the grill.
  • Place the peppers in a paper bag, close, and cool slightly. Remove and discard the charred skin from the peppers; slice peppers into strips. Slice the onion halves. Place salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Add the peppers and onions, and toss until evenly coated. To serve, place sausages in sandwich rolls, and top with the pepper and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1258.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TURKEY LEGS



Renaissance Festival Turkey Legs image

The title says it all. You can use any chicken seasoning, like McCormick Montreal Chicken Spice Grill Mates. I use a chicken barbecue spice rub that is local here. You can also replace the barbecue sauce with a grilling sauce like McCormick Mesquite Grilling Sauce Grill Mates. I just happen to prefer to use what I already have around. One more thing, it is probably best to finish the legs off in a smoker, but of course must of us only have a grill. You can always add wood chips to the grill and get the same effect. Either will do fine!

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Poultry

Time 6h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 turkey legs (small to medium size)
4 tablespoons barbecue seasoning (chicken blend)
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 cups water
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Pat turkey legs dry with a paper towel. You can also remove the skin to cut back on the cholesterol and fat.
  • Mix 3 tbsp barbecue chicken spice blend, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 3 cups water in a pan or bag and marinate legs for 6 hours, turning once.
  • Drain off 1/2 liquid, and salt lightly with more barbecue chicken spice blend (about 1 tablespoons.).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F Turn legs over at 20 minutes.
  • Heat grill and and transfer turkey legs when bake time is done.
  • Brush on the barbecue sauce during the last 7 minutes of the grilling process; turn over legs and brush on the other side.
  • Cook until a desirable brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1191.6, Fat 54.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 579.4, Sodium 673.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Sugar 2, Protein 159.4

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf image

Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa!

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb butter
2 cups uncooked rice (Uncle Ben's long grain converted rice works well)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cups hot chicken broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a heavy skillet. When it's hot, add the rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let pilaf stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

FESTIVAL BREAD



Festival Bread image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 26 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 pounds bread flour, plus additional for dusting
1/4 pound cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 pound sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Stir sugar and vanilla into 2 cups water. Add to dry ingredients, then knead everything together with your hands (add up to 1/4 cup more water if necessary). Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let sit 15 minutes.
  • Turn onto a floured surface and portion into 26 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a sausage shape, then flatten.
  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer. Fry dough in batches, turning once, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

FESTIVAL



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These slightly sweet cornbread cakes from Jamaica can be served with fried fish or jerk chicken for an authentic Jamaican meal.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarse cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice (dry pimento berries)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, and allspice. In another bowl, combine the vanilla and milk. Slowly stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture to achieve a thick batter. Turn the batter onto a floured surface, knead the dough lightly, and form it into a log shape. Divide it into 8 pieces. With floured hands, roll each piece into a 4-inch-long sausage shape.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over high heat until it is very hot. Fry the dough, turning each piece until golden brown all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

FESTIVAL



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According to Helen Willinsky, author of "Jerk From Jamaica: Barbecue Caribbean Style" (Ten Speed Press, 2007), festival is a relatively new entry into the Jamaican culinary canon, "but it is already a must." A cousin of cornbread and hush puppies, festival is a fluffy yet crisp cornmeal-based fritter that is often seasoned with nutmeg or vanilla, then shaped into "fingers" or long buns and fried. (To make them vegan, substitute an equal quantity of full-fat coconut milk or the whole milk.) A touch of nutmeg adds warmth, and salt balances and enhances the sweetness of the corn. Serve festival with jerk chicken, ribs or fish.

Provided by Daniela Galarza

Categories     dinner, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/170 grams yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk, evaporated milk or coconut milk
3 to 4 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line a sheet tray with paper towels and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking soda and nutmeg. With a wooden spoon or your hands, mix in just enough milk to create a soft dough, about the same texture of Play-Doh. (The amount you need will depend on the humidity of your kitchen, and the amount of moisture in your flour and cornmeal.)
  • In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil to 365 degrees. While oil heats, using a bench scraper or butter knife, divide dough into 10 pieces. Roll each between your hands or on your counter into cylinders about 3 to 4 inches long and 1 inch thick. (Avoid overworking the dough or the festival may be tough.)
  • Fry 4 or 5 festival at a time, flipping them after 1 minute, until golden brown on the outside, about 2 minutes total. (Oil temperature will lower once you add festival; they fry best around 330 to 340 degrees. If festival appear to be browning too quickly, lower your burner.) Using a wire spider or slotted spoon, remove festival from oil and transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cut into one to ensure the inside is cooked all the way through; it should not look wet. If it is not fully cooked, cook each fritter 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Transfer to oven to keep warm. Fry remaining festival. Serve hot.

FESTIVAL



Festival image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield about 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup to 1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Water
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Sift together all dry ingredients into a bowl and add just enough water to make a dough. Cut a small piece of dough and roll between your hands to form a 3 to 5-inch log. Fry in 1 1/2 inches of oil at 350 degrees.

FESTIVAL BREAD



Festival Bread image

Found this on S.B.S. and can't wait to try it. This recipe is usually served with Jamaican jerk chicken.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

185 g plain flour (1 1/4 cups)
120 g polenta (3/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
55 g caster sugar (1/4 cup)
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Sift plain flour into a bowl and add polenta, salt, baking powder and caster sugar. Stir to combine. Gradually add 180ml (¾ cup) water, while stirring, to form a sticky dough.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 35 minutes.
  • Fill a deep-fryer or large saucepan one-third full with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 180°C (or until a cube of bread turns golden in 10 seconds).
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface for 1 minute, then divide into 12 and shape into 8cm logs.
  • Working in batches, gently drop logs into oil and fry, turning halfway, for 5 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
  • Serve bread warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 5.6

KENTUCKY APPLE FESTIVAL APPLE PIE



Kentucky Apple Festival Apple Pie image

I adopted this recipe during the Recipezaar abandoned account recipe adoption. This is a delicious pie with an easy, no fuss crust. The crust is tender and flaky at the same time and the flavor is just the perfect amount of sweetness! Try it and you'll see why it is a Festival winning apple pie! 10/12/04, Edited: cooking time/temperature

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter
2 cups flour
1/3 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7 granny smith apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Crust: Mix shortening, 1/3 cup butter and flour.
  • Add boiling water, salt and baking powder.
  • Mix well.
  • Separate into 2 balls; place between 2 pieces of wax paper; roll.
  • Filling: Peel, core and slice apples.
  • Lightly mix cinnamon and sugar with the apples.
  • Heap into pastry lined pie pan and dot with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
  • Cover with topping crust; slit to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 350° and continue baking 45-60 minutes.

SPINACH FESTIVAL SALAD



Spinach Festival Salad image

I first whipped up this salad for my sister before we headed out for a day of shopping. Now I'm asked to make it for her whenever she comes over.-Malinda Smith, Stone Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet yellow pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey, cut into strips
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
3 pepperoncini, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the turkey, spinach, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini, Romano cheese, garlic and seasonings., Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Slice peppers; add to salad and toss to combine. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SCOTTISH HARVEST FESTIVAL SOUP



Scottish Harvest Festival Soup image

In Scotland the Harvest Festival usually takes place during September. Offerings of fruit and vegetables are placed around the church altar for a thanksgiving service that would make sure there was a good crop for the next year. Congregation members who did not grow their own vegetables or fruit bring caned goods. After the service the offerings of fresh produce and canned goods are given to those less fortunate. People take great pride in decorating the churches and often keep the best of the harvest from their own backyard crops for this festival. At the end of the service the produce items that have been left as offerings are each blessed and sent to hospitals and other institutions for the sick and needy. In addition to taking lots of our garden produce to church, my mother used to make gallons of this soup and then hand-deliver it to some residents of our village who not only were less fortunate than we were, but also were too infirm to prepare foods for themselves.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces unsalted butter
1 lb potato, peeled and finely diced
3 onions, finely chopped
4 leeks, cut into thin rings
1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 small cabbage, finely shredded
1 small cauliflower, in small florets
6 -10 vegetable bouillon cubes (may substitute beef or chicken stock cubes or powdered bouillon)
80 fluid ounces boiling water
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 -2 1/2 lbs lean lamb stew meat (optional) or 2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed and browned

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan, place all the prepared vegetables into the pan and stir over a gentle heat to coat with the butter.
  • Dissolve the stock cubes in the water and pour over the meat and vegetables.
  • Add the salt and pepper and simmer gently over a low heat for 1½ hours.
  • Remove the soup from the heat if not needed immediately.
  • To serve, bring to the boil, check the seasoning and add more salt and/or pepper if desired.
  • The soup may be liquidized or puréed and then reheated for a smoother texture, if preferred.

FESTIVAL CHERRY CHICKEN SALAD



Festival Cherry Chicken Salad image

Make and share this Festival Cherry Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
2/3 cup dried cherries
1 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Toss together well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve on toasted bread or croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 97.8, Sodium 802.9, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 31.2

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL WOWCHOS



Gilroy Garlic Festival Wowchos image

Wowchos are similar to nachos, but with lots of garlic. This recipe won first place at the ''83 Garlic Festival , an annual event held in Gilroy, California, garlic capital of the world. The garlic mellows out while baking, so it tastes much better than it sounds. Garlic affectionados usually add even more garlic to the recipe.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     High In...

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large heads of garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
2 tablespoons oil
tortilla chips, large bag
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/3 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and jalapeno flavored
chopped cilantro (to taste)
chopped green onion top (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375-degrees F.
  • Coat garlic cloves with oil and bake for 30 minutes or until soft and golden.
  • Cover a 9"X13" foil covered metal pan with tortilla chips.
  • Mash and distribute garlic, onion, chiles and olives evenly over the chips.
  • Cover with shredded cheese and bake at 400-degrees F for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Top with cilantro and green onions.

GREEK FESTIVAL LEMON RICE PILAF RECIPE



Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf Recipe image

Provided by á-3931

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c. butter
2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. lemon juice
5 c. hot chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter in a heavy skillet. 2. Add rice and, stirring constantly, saute on medium heat until transparent but not brown. 3. Add lemon juice,chicken broth and salt and pepper. 4. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. 5. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

JAMAICAN FRIED DOUGH FESTIVAL RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Jamaican Fried Dough Festival Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cold water, enough to make a stiff dough
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • To make this festival recipe, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add just enough cold water to make a stiff dough. Flour your hands well and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for just a minute or so. Divide the dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a small cigar or sausage shape that's somewhat tapered at the ends. Pour enough oil into a skillet to reach about 1 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully slide a few of the dumplings into the oil and fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat if necessary, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Eat 'em hot.

FARFALLE FESTIVAL



Farfalle Festival image

This is my attempt to duplicate my wife's favorite dish at our favorite Italian restaurant. She thinks I came pretty close.

Provided by John Garrett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
4 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ cup diced Roma tomatoes
1 cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
⅓ cup Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon and wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Return the bacon to the skillet, and stir in the red onion, garlic, Roma tomatoes, chicken, black pepper, garlic salt, and salt. Cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and onions are translucent. Stir in the cream and Asiago cheese, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the Alfredo sauce and the cooked pasta. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 calories, Carbohydrate 107.2 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1150.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and quality.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in a recipe to suit your own taste.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking meat, poultry, or fish, don't overcrowd the pan or they will not cook evenly.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that meat, poultry, and fish are cooked to the proper temperature, use a meat thermometer.
  • Let Meat Rest: After cooking meat, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
  • Garnish Your Dishes: A simple garnish can make a dish look more appealing and inviting.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can easily prepare delicious and impressive meals at home. Just remember to use fresh ingredients, season to taste, and don't be afraid to experiment. Cooking is a skill that takes time and practice to develop, so don't be discouraged if your first few attempts don't turn out perfectly. Just keep cooking and learning, and you'll soon be a pro!

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