We’ve made it past Thanksgiving and I’m ready to keep on this delicious, festive recipe train. If you’re tired of stuffing & potatoes like I am — I’ve got you covered with seasonal salads, cozy soups, super nourishing dinners, and plenty of desserts to carry you through December.
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What’s in season in December?
This month we’re cooking with tons of delicious, vitamin-packed winter squash, dark leafy greens, broccoli plenty of sweet potatoes. Stock up on:
Citrus is also coming into season so be sure to stock up on juicy oranges and lemons for baking, dressings and more. You’ll find a healthy dose of gingerbread and sugar cookies because hello, baking season!
Scroll through, pick out your favs, and enjoy these seasonal recipes all December long.
Breakfast & brunch
Grain Free Snowman Pancakes
Orange Gingerbread Swirl Loaf
The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
Perfectly Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Healthy Gingerbread Muffins
Upside-Down Orange Caramel Pecan French Toast Bake
Jalapeño, Pepper Jack & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust
Seasonal lunches
The Best Minestrone Soup
One Pot Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous
Healing Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (with a slow cooker option!)
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (whole30, vegan & gluten free)
Appetizers & snacks
St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate & Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
How to Make a Charcuterie Board (Two Different Ways!)
Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey
One Bowl Gluten Free Gingerbread Snacking Cake
Comforting dinners
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous
Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie
Brown Butter Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas
Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew
One Pot Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous
Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Go crazy for cookies
Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies (gluten free, grain free, paleo friendly)
The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat
Italian Chocolate Orange Cookies with Orange Icing
Healthy Homemade Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies
Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies
Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Snickerdoodles
Paleo Ginger Molasses Cookies
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