6 'Disgusting' Holiday Foods Transformed Last year, we picked the top 6 disgusting holiday foods. This year, we're determined to replace the outdated foods with some tasty ones created by top chefs. From fruitcake to gefilte fish, here's a much more appealing way to enjoy the holiday foods you're sick of. Tripe Tripe, made from an animal's stomach tissue, is another common holiday dish. This Italian-style stew is an appealing recipe for those who have never tried tripe. Flavored with whiskey, it packs a real punch. Recipe: Jamie Bissonette's Tripe a la Collinsville Anything Molded with Gelatin Gelatin molds, in a rainbow of colors, make a comeback during the holidays. Skip the old-fashioned, moving mold and opt for a panna cotta. The Italian pudding is delicious and much easier to make. Recipe: David Burke's Butterscotch Panna Cotta Mincemeat Pie Mincemeat pie is a pie made from meat, beef fat, fruit and spices. Since meat and fruit isn't always a popular combination, this recipe from Sunset magazine does the trick. Recipe: Mincemeat Pie Gefilte Fish Known for its unpleasant texture, gefilte fish isn't loved by everyone. These fried fish cakes from Mark and Clark use gefilte fish in a new and tasty way. Recipe: Mark and Clark's Fried Gefilte Fish Cakes