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, cozy soups, super nourishing dinners, and plenty of desserts to carry you through December.
PLUS get ready for #AKCookieWeek 2024, which starts this Sunday, 12/1! I’ve got mostly BRAND NEW cookie recipes for you, and tons of fun cookie-baking surprises.
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
Upside-Down Orange Caramel Pecan French Toast Bake
Jalapeño, Pepper Jack & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust
St. Nick’s Naughty & Nice Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
Seasonal lunches
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs
Vegan White Bean & Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Chipotle Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili
Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai-Inspired Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice
Appetizers, sides & snacks
St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan & Chili Crisp
Parmesan Crusted Crostini with Pear, Walnuts & Hot Honey
Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stacks
Salted Maple Pecan Pie Energy Bites
Comforting dinners
Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Brown Butter, Ricotta & Butternut Squash Baked Bucatini
A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)
One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta
Festive desserts
Chocolate Chunk Toasted Marshmallow Ginger Cookies
The Best Bakery-Style Peanut Butter Cookies
Mint Chocolate Cookies with Mint Frosting
World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)
One Bowl Gluten Free Gingerbread Snacking Cake
Pistachio, Coffee & Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Looking for more? Get all of our cookie recipes here!
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