When December hits none of us are really thinking of seasonal foods and recipes but there really are some gems available right now that are not to be missed. Don’t overlook those pomegranates that are on sale right now or the bags of chestnuts. The gnarly celery roots can be put to great use in gratins or pot pies and persimmons, if you’ve never tried before, are fabulous in ginger bread! Those are just a few ideas to get you started.
Besides big plans for seasonal produce, my son and I have big plans to enjoy the Christmas season this month. I’m gearing up for a fun filled month with family. We’ll be watching Christmas movies and old black and whites, visiting the Grand America for their very grand Christmas displays, making homemade marshmallows to top our hot cocoa, baking cookies (maybe these or these), reading Christmas stories and advent verses, playing in the snow, and we’ll likely attend a production of the Madeleine Choir. These are just a few of our family’s traditions.
A glorious December awaits us all!
Brussels Sprouts
Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Galette with Goat Cheese
Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash (pictured above)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Super Food Bowls with Winter Veggies
Celery Root
Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Celery Root and Potato Au Gratin by Cafe Johnsonia
Chestnuts
Roasted Chestnuts (pictured above)
Grapefruit
Winter Citrus and Avocado Kale Salad
Panzanella Salad with Grapefruit, Fennel and Avocado
Kale
One Pan Farro with Tomatoes Sausage and Kale
Kale Caesar Salad with Blueberries and Lemon Ricotta
Leek
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Leeks
Lemon
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (pictured above)
Lemon Beignets with Strawberry Vanilla Sauce
Oranges
Farro Salad with Blood Oranges, Kumquats, and Beets
Parsnips
Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Caramelized Pear and Parsnip Soup by Cafe Johnsonia
Root Vegetable Mash by Mountain Mama Cooks
Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries by Flavor the Moments
Persimmons
Pomegranate
Pomegranate Cornbread Stuffing
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Pomegranate Sauce
Winter Superfood Bowls with Pomegranates (pictured above)
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeals with Pomegranate
Cranberry Pomegranate Lime Cocktail
Potatoes
Homemade Potato Gnocchi with step by step photos
Sweet Potato, Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash
Sweet Potato Black Bean and Corn Salad
Sweet Potato Apple and Cranberry Sauté with Hazelnuts
Sweet Potato, Spinach and Quinoa Soup
Radicchio
Fava Bean and Fennel Risotto with Sautéed Radicchio
Spaghetti with Radicchio and Chèvre by Cafe Johnsonia
Radishes
Farro Pesto Salad with Edamame and Radishes
Radishes with Vegan Coconut Butter by Cafe Johnsonia
Rutabaga
Mashed Rutabaga with Ginger Roasted Pears
Rutabaga Puree by Cafe Johnsonia
Turnips
Mashed Potatoes with Turnips and Sautéed Leeks by Floating Kitchen
Cider-Mustard Glazed Root Vegetables by Cafe Johnsonia
Winter Squash
Roasted Chicken with Figs and Butternut Squash
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Pesto and Burrata Stuffed Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Galette with Goat Cheese
Acorn Squash Bread with Seeds and Nuts
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto (pictured above)
Squash Casserole with Maple Nut Praline
Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew
Baked Pasta with Squash and Kale
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