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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Breaded squash on a bed of pumpkin soup

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This delicious and original recipe was kindly shared by the "DELI" snack bar in Heidelberg. It is originally called Kürbisschnitzel, which could be translated as "Milanese-style squash ...

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Chicken with Citrus

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Here is my recipe for citrus chicken, a dish to enjoy with family or friends, featuring sweet-and-salty flavors that add a touch of exoticism and originality. ...

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Miracle squash

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The "miraculous squash" is a traditional dish from the Franche-Comté region. This dish serves as a sort of ambassador for all the region’s local products, since the squash is stuffed with a ...

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Pumpkin Cookies

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Here’s my recipe for pumpkin cookies—delicious treats that kids and adults alike will love! The pumpkin flesh adds a delicate flavor and a beautiful orange color to these cookies. Thanks to this ...

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Parmentier Soup

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This delicious soup is named after Antoine Parmentier, an 18th-century apothecary who introduced the potato to the people of Paris. ...

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Radish Green Soup

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Here’s my recipe for radish green soup, which my mother always used to make for us—it’s a great idea that’s both delicious and helps reduce food waste. Have you just bought or harvested some ...

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Spaghetti with Fennel Greens

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Here’s a family recipe I’ve finally been able to make, after planting some fennel at home! In this recipe for spaghetti with fennel greens, we don’t use the bulbs—which are commonly found in ...

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Easy Auvergne Truffade

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Here’s my recipe for an easy Auvergne truffade. Here in Clermont-Ferrand, we make it from the start of fall… all the way through the end of summer! If you’re not familiar with truffade yet, it’s a ...

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Pan-fried cauliflower

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This simple pan-fried cauliflower recipe is the one my mom used to make for us when we were kids. I have such fond memories of it that I’ve since adopted it into my own cooking too! How to Make ...

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Tagliatelle with Broccoli and Roquefort

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Here’s my recipe for tagliatelle with broccoli and Roquefort—it’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious!Broccoli and Roquefort go together perfectly, and the crème fraîche adds a rich, creamy ...

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