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With the Holiday season keeping us very busy, it’s great to have simple recipes planned and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Whether your family is coming into town last minute, or you need a couple easy to make dishes for when the kids get out of school, these 5 Recipes To Make In December can all be prepared ahead of time and are perfect to double or triple when feeding a crowd!
What’s In Season During December?
One piece of advice I live by is eating with the seasons! I always base the flavors of my menus on the herbs and plants growing that time of year. December has so much to offer, so click here to find the complete list of seasonal produce local to your area.
- Apples
- Cilantro
- Oregano
- Spinach
- Squash Varieties
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kale
- Fennel
- Rapini
- Sweet Potatoes
December is always one of those months that creeps up on you, it’s Halloween, and then you blink, and the year is almost over. With so many things already on your to-do list, meal planning shouldn’t be a concern. These 5 Recipes to Make In December are here to help lighten the workload, so you can really enjoy yourself this holiday season.
Every single one of these recipes can be prepared in 25 minutes or less, and many of them are also make-ahead and freezer-friendly dishes. Not to mention, all of these delicious recipes are perfect for serving around the holidays; they’re huge crowd-pleasers that require very little hands-on work for the host. Whether you’re cooking family dinner or hosting friends, these recipes make spending time with loved ones easy.
Celebrate the Season Of Giving
Spread a little love this holiday season by donating to your local food bank! This Donation Advent Calendar makes it super easy to ensure that everyone has a full belly over the holidays. Simply place one of these items into a donation box everyday for the first 24 days of December. Then, on Christmas Eve you can donate all those collected items to your local shelter or food bank.
5 Recipes To Make In December
Breakfast | Sausage and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
The combination of sausage, cheese, and buttery croissants makes the perfect breakfast casserole! This simple make-ahead recipe is special enough for Christmas morning or brunch with family and friends.
Lunch | Classic Seven Layer Salad
Seven Layer salad is fresh, cool, and crispy with a classic retro vibe that makes it absolutely irresistible. This colorful side dish is perfect for any party, a must at the holidays, and disappears fast at potlucks and socials!
Appetizer | Stuffed Party Mushrooms
Wow your guests at your next party with these impressive Stuffed Mushrooms. This showstopping appetizer is loaded with cheese then topped with a savory topping that’s irresistible. What a perfect way to start any dinner or special celebration!
Side Dish | Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Buttery, sweet Honey Roasted Carrots are simple and the ideal side dish for any holiday meal! Soft and tender, with just the right amount of crunch, these oven-roasted carrots are simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but fancy enough to serve for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and perfect for entertaining!
Dessert | BEST Caramel Pretzel Turtles
Caramel Pretzel Turtles make a fantastic sweet, salty treat and gift for the holidays! You can make dozens and dozens of these sweets in less than an hour, dress them up in a goody bag, but make sure to same some for yourself!
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Mary Meyer says
oh roasted carrots!!!
Donya says
Hey there Mary!
Roasted Carrots are one of my absolute favorite side dishes, and this honey roasted version is hard to beat! I hope you’ll give the recipes a try, I’d love to hear how everything turns out. Let me know if you have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help!
~Donya