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Seasonal Recipes to Cook in December


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.

collage of recipes to cook in December

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.

overnight french toast bake

Breakfast & brunch

Upside-Down Orange Caramel Pecan French Toast Bake

Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes

Jalapeño, Pepper Jack & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust

Orange Gingerbread Swirl Loaf

St. Nick’s Naughty & Nice Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie

The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

french onion soup in a crock

Seasonal lunches

Classic French Onion Soup

Asiago Arugula Pear Salad

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

sweet and spicy nuts in two glass bowls

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

Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Salted Maple Pecan Pie Energy Bites

mushroom chicken lasagna roll ups in a pan

Comforting dinners

Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

Brown Butter, Ricotta & Butternut Squash Baked Bucatini

Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie

One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta

marshmallow ginger cookies on parchment paper

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!)

Not Your Mama’s Magic Cookies

One Bowl Gluten Free Gingerbread Snacking Cake

Pistachio, Coffee & Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Looking for more? Get all of our cookie recipes here!

Remember to use the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen when you share your photos to Instagram, and upload your photos to our Facebook group here. I love seeing what you’re making!

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