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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Cream of Butternut Squash, Carrot, and Red Lentil Soup

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Here’s my recipe for a creamy “orange” soup made with butternut squash, carrots, and red lentils 😋This delicious soup is perfect for treating your taste buds while taking care of your ...

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Braised beef with carrots

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I just cooked this traditional braised beef and carrots recipe for the first time—the same one my mom used to make for us when I was a kid. What a joy to rediscover the taste of this dish—so simple ...

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Swiss chard leaf tart

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Here is my recipe for Swiss chard leaf pie (or "Swiss chard greens"). This recipe will help you cook this vegetable, which is sometimes overlooked simply because people aren’t familiar with ...

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Braised fennel with onions and anchovies

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Here is my recipe for braised fennel with onions and anchovies. I’m not very used to cooking fennel bulbs; I usually eat them raw as an appetizer. But once cooked, fennel is a truly interesting ...

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Portuguese-style cod (Bacalhau a Brás)

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Bacalhau à Brás has become one of the most iconic dishes of Portuguese cuisine. You’ll find it on the menu at every traditional restaurant, sometimes listed as bacalhau dourado (golden cod). It’s a ...

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Kale and Chorizo Soup

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I discovered this kale and chorizo soup during a trip to Lisbon, and I’ve enjoyed making it at home ever since. It’s very simple to prepare, yet offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The ...

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Apple Crumble Pie

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In our family, this delicious apple tart has been "tried and tested" for a long time! We named it that because, unlike a classic apple tart, the topping is made with an apple . The ...

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Citrus Marmalade

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Today I’d like to share with you a recipe for citrus citre jam, passed down to us by our grandmother. The citre, also known as gigérine, méreville, or “jam watermelon,” is a very old fruit that has ...

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Spring roll sauce

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Crispy Tofu with Ginger

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Here’s my recipe for crispy ginger tofu—delicious and easy to make. Not familiar with tofu? We also call it “soy cheese” around here. It comes in the form of light-colored blocks and is very ...

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