For us, the inspiration to cook new dishes often comes from our travels. This year, we reached out to chefs in some of our favorite European ports of call for recipes that are distinctly flavored by their own culinary traditions. Here, we offer some genuinely delicious holiday options.

Faroe Islands: Roast Duck with Prunes and Port

Recipe by Teitur Christensen, head chef of Fútastova and Áarstova, two classic restaurants in the old part of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. Click here to view the recipe.

Sicily: Buccellati Christmas Cookies

Sicily is known for its colorful, sometimes cloyingly sweet cornucopia of pastries, cakes and other treats. Buccellati, fig and nut-filled Christmas cookies, is a particular favorite of holiday bakers. This recipe is by Fabrizia Lanza, director of the Anna Tasca Lanza cooking school and culinary center in Sicily. Click here to view the recipe.

Malaga-Style Grilled Sardines

Recipe by Alex Raij, owner of some of New York’s most respected Spanish restaurants, including La Vara, Txikito and Saint Julivert Fisherie. Click here to view the recipe.