A World Cup finals menu

As all eyes are on Brazil this Sunday for the World Cup, we're serving up a game-time feast inspired by the countries that have made it to the final match!

By Chatelaine

July 12, 2014

Crispy schnitzel with German cucumber salad.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.

As all eyes turn to Brazil for the World Cup finals match between Argentina and Germany tomorrow, why not whip up a game-time meal starring cuisine inspired by the countries battling it out? Invite over a few friends, mix up some cocktails (we've got one for for both teams) and enjoy the sports match-up of the summer!

Cocktails

Sparkling Campari lemonade.
Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Argentina
Sparkling Campari lemonade Bitter apertivos, blended with soda water and citrus are one of the classic drink choices in Argentina. Try our lemonade version, a perfectly balanced summer refresher for any Argentina fans.

Lager and lime slush.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Germany
Grapefruit Radler The Radler has a long history in Germany, and is a perfect hot-weather drink. Hand out our grapefruit radler slushes (far right) to all the German fans in the house.

Dinner

Chimichurri sauce is as essential to Latin cuisine as pesto is to Italian. Here are two versions of this Argentinian sauce; they are also superb as dips. (Try them on corn on the cob, too.)

Barbecued steaks with Argentinean sauce and frizzled potatoes.

Argentina
Barbecued steaks with Argentinean sauce and frizzled potatoes Chimichurri sauce is as essential to Latin cuisine as pesto is to Italian. So this is the perfect dish for to serve the Argentina fans at the table.

Crispy schnitzel with cucumber salad.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Germany
Crispy schnitzel with cucumber salad This dish traditionally uses veal, but thin cutlets of pork, turkey and chicken are less expensive–and equally delicious.

GET CHATELAINE IN YOUR INBOX!

Subscribe to our newsletters for our very best stories, recipes, style and shopping tips, horoscopes and special offers.

FILED UNDER:

steak world cuisine