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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Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash

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During the colder months, I love cooking in all sorts of ways: soups, purées, but also simply roasted in the oven... And this oven-roasted butternut squash with a spice blend is a simple recipe to ...

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Baked Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese

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I love Brussels sprouts, but I didn’t have a recipe for baking them in the oven—until now. This recipe for Brussels sprouts au gratin with Parmesan and herbes de Provence is the perfect solution. As ...

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Leek, Mushroom, and Ricotta Risotto

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Here is my recipe for leek and mushroom risotto with ricotta. Risotto is a dish originating in Northern Italy, which involves slowly cooking rice in a broth made with various spices and vegetables ...

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Banana-lime, chocolate, and hazelnut verrine

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A perfectly crisp hazelnut crumble, a firm dark chocolate mousse, all served on a bed of melt-in-your-mouth banana, infused with lime... These are the flavor experiences this banana-lime, chocolate, ...

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Roasted endives with dates and walnuts

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One day when I didn't have much time or much in the fridge, I whipped up these roasted endives with dates and almonds, and I was delighted with the result! The dates balance out the bitterness ...

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Potato and Chorizo Stew

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Here is my recipe for a Spanish-inspired potato and chorizo stew. For all chorizo lovers, I highly recommend this simple and very flavorful dish. The combination of black olives, pine nuts, and ...

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Easy Provençal Aioli

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Here is my recipe for easy-to-make Provençal aioli. Aioli is a condiment whose origins date back to Roman antiquity. Its consumption subsequently spread throughout the northern Mediterranean basin, ...

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Almond and Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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Whenever I want to bake cookies for an afternoon snack or a special breakfast, these almond-lemon shortbread cookies are one of my go-to recipes! Compared to other recipes I’ve found online, I’ve ...

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Lentils, roasted squash, and mozzarella

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This lentil dish with roasted squash, beets, and mozzarella is delicious, filling, and healthy all at once. If you still need convincing, this recipe is a great example of the flavors and creativity ...

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Pork Stir-Fry with Chorizo

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A simple pork stir-fry with onions, smoked bacon, and chorizo. Best served with fresh pasta. ...

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