Are there vegetarian alternatives? for foie gras, smoked salmon or stuffed turkey? In France, the big chefs are trying it, but without much success so far, as they admit that the demand for vegan dishes on New Year’s Eve is almost zero.

In any case, for a successful celebration, Mauro Colagreco, the chef of Mirazur (3 Michelin stars and best restaurant worldwide for 2019), suggests traditional tastes that will appeal to both children and adults.

As an alternative, he suggested the tart with artichokes, truffle and cheese. A festive recipe could also include beets with caviar. His colleague Stéphane Paros of Castigno (a Michelin star) insists on seasonal vegetables: cabbage, truffles, chestnuts… While Baptiste Renoir of Ochre promises that a vegetarian “foie gras” of pumpkin seeds with spices will appear on his Christmas menu .

Wherever and however you celebrate Christmaswith turkey or with tofu, in the city or in the village, at home or in the restaurant, the necessary ingredient for a successful revival is one: good company.