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If you grew up in an American-American family, you probably delivered to the seven fish party on Christmas Eve at some point in your life. For everyone, it is likely that you have never heard of the traditional holiday. Executive Chief Ethan McKee atUrbana In Washington, D.C. knows something or two about it, that's why we consulted it for advice on how you can prepare your own feast of seven fish at home. And for more classic holiday dishes, you have to try, discover24 Vintage Christmas Dinner Recipes.

What exactly is the feast of seven fish?

"The Fête des Seven Fish is an Italian-American tradition from the early 1900s," McKee said. "The meal has roots in the Roman Catholic tradition of abstention from eating meat on Christmas Eve and the number seven has a major meaning in the Bible."

It's not an authentic Italian tradition. Last year,To saveInterviewee leaders of Naples and Milan,None of whom none had ever heard From the feast of seven fish. The story of how theStromboli came to be similar - while in the United States, we think about it as an Italian dish, it is actually from the southern Philadelphia by the Italian American Americans.

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However, it is true that the Romans, as well as most Italians, eat fish before a major vacation, because they can not eat meat at these days.

"Seven types of fish or seafood are generally represented in the seven courses. The eel and salty cod are very traditional objects you would see prepared for this meal, as well as other seafood, "explains McKee.

According toEatThe Festival of Seven Fish could also integrate two types of fish prepared in seven different ways.

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Are there particular cooking tips that should be known?

"When setting up a seven-fish party menu, it's important to go to your local fish market and choose the best and fastest available seafood," says McKee. "If there is a local product available, it's even better."

He suggested combining some different seafood selections in a large dish such as a seafood stew or in a pasta. It is a way to reduce the number of courses, while always integrating seven types of fish to the meal. There are no strict guidance that you need to follow, and McKee encourages you to be creative with the menu.

McKee will serve a pre-fixed tasting menu at its restaurant this Christmas Eve. Here is a furtive look at what he will serve if you need inspiration for your own dinner. Its menu is only six types of fish-the seventh course is an Italian traditional dessert.

• Baccalat With salt cod, potatoes, pomodoro and crispy capers
• Salmon carpaccio with ligure olive oil, lemon, chive, radish and crostini
• Lobster Brodetto with clams of litleck, shrimp, mussels and frenna
• GEMELLI OF INK CALMAR With Calamari, Chile, Herbal Splask and Bagna Cauda Butter
• Diver scallop with farrotto, cauliflower and black truffle
• Black sea bass with roasted fennel, baby carrots, blood orange and hazelnut butter
• Affagont With cold espresso,Nutella ITALIAN CRIME AND ASSORTED COOKIES

And if you want to add sweet treats to your holiday party this year, be sure to check these25 easy Christmas cookie recipes.