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.
What’s in season in December?
This month we’re cooking with tons of delicious, vitamin-packed winter squash, dark leafy greens, broccoli and of course, plenty of sweet potatoes. Citrus is also coming into season so be sure to stock up on juicy oranges and lemons for baking, dressings and more.
Many of these recipes are perfect for doubling and bringing to holiday parties or enjoying at big family brunches and dinners. 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
Maple Blueberry Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties
The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat
Perfectly Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Seasonal Lunches
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup
15-Minute Healthy Moroccan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Autumn Butternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
The Perfect Party Appetizers
Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy BBQ Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate & Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
How to Make a Charcuterie Board (Two Different Ways!)
Delicious Healthy Dinners
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous
Vegetarian Tofu Cashew Coconut Curry
One Pot Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous
Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Slow Cooker Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Chicken Chili
Stovetop Southwest Tuna Mac and Cheese
Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Go Crazy for the BEST Desserts
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
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Snickerdoodles
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