All December recipes

December is undoubtedly the most festive and indulgent month of the year. As the cold sets in, the kitchen becomes a cozy haven where we prepare hearty, slow-cooked, and aromatic dishes. Cabbage, squash, leeks, potatoes, and other winter vegetables warm up the plates, while fruits like apples, pears, and citrus add a touch of freshness and brightness.

But December is above all the month of the holidays, with its unmissable culinary traditions: Christmas cookies, homemade chocolates, gingerbread, festive dishes like roasted poultry, chestnuts, and seafood—not to mention the Yule log for dessert. It’s a month when we take pleasure in cooking for others, sharing comforting meals, and celebrating reunions around beautifully decorated tables.

Between comforting recipes and exceptional menus, December is an invitation to savor every moment, hands in the flour and heart in celebration.

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Jerusalem Artichoke Cream Soup, Seared Scallops, Parmesan Crumble

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I discovered this recipe for Jerusalem Artichoke Cream, Roasted Scallops, and Parmesan Crumble at a dinner with friends that left me with wonderful memories! They were kind enough to share it with ...

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Garlic-flavored Tourain from the Southwest

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Here is my recipe for garlic tourain, a delicious broth typical of southwestern France, commonly prepared in the Dordogne and Aquitaine regions.This traditional recipe requires a bit of ...

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Provençal Beef Stew

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The kids came home for the holidays, so I made them my mother’s famous Provençal beef stew. I use beef cheek for this dish, which I marinate the night before in an aromatic red wine broth. The next ...

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My Traditional Yule Log

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Here is my recipe for the traditional Yule log, just the way my mom always made it. It’s a real treat that requires quite a bit of preparation, but the result is truly excellent. So I decided to ...

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Lentil Soup with Ricotta

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Here is my recipe for lentil soup with ricotta, inspired by the recipe in the book . I’ve slightly modified the ingredients and instructions from the original recipe to simplify a few steps. In the ...

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Almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines

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I created this recipe for almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines for a lunch with my coworkers. The verdict was unanimous: they loved it! With the holidays approaching, this recipe would ...

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Cream of parsnip, mushroom, and hazelnut soup

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I discovered this recipe for parsnip soup with mushrooms and hazelnuts in the book . This little book offers simple and clever recipes to help you get started with vegan cooking without sacrificing ...

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My Milanese-style veal osso buco

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I’ve tried several osso buco recipes, but this traditional Milanese-style veal osso buco is definitely my favorite, with its mixed vegetables and slightly lemony sauce. Osso buco (which could be ...

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Cream of parsnip soup with curry mousse and chorizo

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Here is my recipe for parsnip soup with a curry and chorizo foam. It was after a meal at the restaurant L'Art et du Temps in Toulouse that I decided to recreate my own version of this soup. This ...

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Butternut Squash Flan in a Ramekin with Cheese Sauce

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Here’s my version of the butternut squash flan in ramekins with cheese sauce. I discovered this flan in the “Mardi c’est veggie!” section of *Le Monde* newspaper. They had published this recipe, which ...

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