27 (Really Good) Recipes To Make In December (2024)

    Slow cooker dinners, holiday desserts, and lots of Prosecco punch.

    by Melissa JamesonBuzzFeed Staff
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    The year is almost over — but there's still a few weeks left to feast! 🥧

    We're turning to all of the cozy and comforting recipes this season has to offer: easy slow cooker dinners, versatile vegetarian and vegan side dishes, festive holiday desserts, and lots of big-batch Prosecco punch.

    Here's what's in season this month:

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    The flavorful, garlicky sauce soaks into the mushrooms and noodles — and is super simple to make.

    Recipe: Buttery Mushroom Pasta

    2. Classic Sugar Cookies

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    Brown butter makes everything better.

    Recipe: Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

    4. Big Flavor Broccoli Skillet

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    Serve this as a veggie-forward side alongside your protein or grain of choice — or just enjoy on its own.

    Recipe: Big Flavor Broccoli Skillet

    5. Ultra-Rich Keto Brownies

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    Fudgey on the inside and lightly crispy on top, these clock in at only 1 net carb per serving.

    Recipe: Ultra-Rich Keto Brownies

    7. One-Pan Aldi Taco Skillet

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    This budget-friendly meal uses an Aldi-tailored shopping list — but all of the ingredients can be found at any grocery store.

    Recipe: One-Pan Aldi Taco Skillet

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    If you start with rotisserie chicken, these only take a few minutes to assemble.

    Recipe: Easiest Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    9. Chocolate-Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

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    A few years ago, we held BuzzFeed's first virtual cookie swap — and these were one of our absolute favorites.

    Recipe: Chocolate-Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

    10. Cheesy Potato Latkes

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    Nothing beats a classic latke — but these are a close second.

    Recipe: Cheesy Potato Latkes

    11. Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

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    The simple glaze — with honey, sugar, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon — makes all the difference.

    Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

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    Equal parts gift-worthy and crave-worthy.

    Recipe: Gingerbread Swirl Fudge

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    Can't decide between chicken pot pie or loaded baked potatoes? Try these.

    Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Loaded Potatoes

    14. Hearty Kale Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette

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    This gets even better as it sits because the warm vinaigrette wilts down the kale. Crispy bacon, tangy dijon, and crunchy chickpeas make the whole thing even better.

    Recipe: Hearty Kale Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette

    15. Classic Sunday Pot Roast

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    The best way to end a weekend, if you ask me.

    Recipe: Classic Sunday Pot Roast

    16. Cranberry Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats

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    Have a few leftover cans of pumpkin puree from Thanksgiving? Toss one of them into this hearty, vegan-friendly breakfast that's high in protein and fiber.

    Recipe: Cranberry Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats

    17. Instant Pot Pasta e fa*gioli Soup

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    This freezes well — and can be made in either an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

    Recipe: Instant Pot Pasta e fa*gioli Soup

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    This is a great starter for anyone who might be intimidated at making bread from scratch. You'll only need a handful of basic ingredients and the oven does all the hard work.

    Recipe: Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls

    19. Airfryer Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

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    'Tis the season to break out your Airfryer, friends.

    Recipe: Airfryer Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

    20. Maple-Sriracha Oven-Roasted Cauliflower

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    A little sweet, a little spicy, and ready in about 20 minutes.

    Recipe: Maple-Sriracha Oven-Roasted Cauliflower

    21. Easiest Apple Dump Cake

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    Pretty much fool-proof. Don't forget the ice cream!

    Recipe: Easiest Apple Dump Cake

    23. 6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chili

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    This toss-and-go dinner starts with a few grocery store shortcuts — like buying frozen pre-chopped veggies instead of fresh — so you can save time on prep.

    Recipe: 6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chili

    24. Low Carb Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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    Start with a bag of pre-riced cauliflower to make this even easier. (Trader Joe's makes a great one!)

    Recipe: Low Carb Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

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    Soup season is the best season. We can all agree on this, right?

    Recipe: Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    26. Spicy Garlic Pasta With Spinach and Chickpeas

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    Chickpeas add protein and fiber, and spinach makes sure you're getting an extra serving of greens.

    Recipe: Spicy Garlic Pasta With Spinach and Chickpeas

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    These oven-baked meatballs are the perfect thing to prep on a Sunday — then stash away for future winter nights.

    Recipe: Freeze-and-Go Chicken Meatballs

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    FAQs

    What to cook the week between Christmas and New Year's? ›

    If all else fails or you want the easiest option, just use leftovers by themselves, or to make something new. Think ham or turkey sandwiches or ham soup. Or use sides from Christmas dinner with a different main dish. Switch it up and use a different side each day to make it through the week with less work.

    Where are 3 places you can find recipes? ›

    2024's Best Recipe Websites: Our Picks
    1. Minimalist Baker.
    2. Love and Lemons.
    3. Cookie and Kate.
    4. Pinch of Yum.
    5. Budget Bytes.
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    How to make food in 5 minutes? ›

    5-minute meals recipes
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    5. Chicken wrap with sticky sweet potato, salad leaves & tomatoes. ...
    6. Creamy tomato courgetti. ...
    7. Speedy tuna pasta salad. ...
    8. Easy pea & mint soup.

    What to eat when it's really hot? ›

    Eat fruits and vegetables.

    Experts recommend eating produce with high water content, such as berries, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and bell peppers. While lettuce is known to contain a lot of water, Wood said darker greens such as kale and spinach can also be hydrating.

    What do Southerners cook on New Year's Day? ›

    In the South, that means a meal of collard greens, hoppin' John, black-eyed peas, cornbread, and pot likker soup. For an auspicious year, we've rounded up some of our favorite traditional New Year's Day recipes. We have all the traditional New Year's recipes, from Southern-style collards to classic Hoppin' John.

    What should be eaten on the 12 days of Christmas for good luck? ›

    of Christmas it brings good luck for the year ahead.

    What is the best recipe website? ›

    1. Allrecipes. Taking the top position is Allrecipes, a top-tier recipe website that is estimated to have over 25 million visitors each month.

    What is the meal where everyone brings a dish? ›

    A potluck dinner party is where you and your friends get together at one of your houses, and you all bring a home-cooked dish for everyone to share.

    What is the healthiest lunch food? ›

    The 10 Best Healthy Lunch Foods to Eat
    • Farro.
    • Veggie Burgers.
    • Ricotta Cheese.
    • Black Beans.
    • Avocado.
    • Hummus.
    • Apples.
    • Whole-Grain Bread.
    3 days ago

    What to make when you're hungry and have no food? ›

    15 Delicious Things to Throw Together When You're Pressed for Food Options
    • Buttery, gooey grilled cheese. ...
    • PB&J because duh. ...
    • Tuna melt tostadas. ...
    • Pancakes! ...
    • Scrambled eggs. ...
    • Waffles. ...
    • A Hagrid-size bowl of cereal. ...
    • Spaghetti carbonara.
    Apr 28, 2020

    What food is best for the heart? ›

    Oils and foods high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats:
    • Canola, corn, olive, safflower, sesame, sunflower, and soybean oils (not coconut or palm oil)
    • Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts.
    • Nut and seed butters.
    • Salmon and trout.
    • Seeds (sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, or flax)
    • Avocados.
    • Tofu.
    Mar 24, 2022

    What foods overheat your body? ›

    5) Eating oily, fried, or spicy foods, having high-protein food during summers, or drinking alcohol with caffeine causes heat stress. 6) Certain drugs like opioids, antibiotics, or antihistamines also raise the body temperature.

    Which food do we eat in winter season? ›

    The most warming vegetables that are good for your body are root vegetables like carrot, potato, onions, garlic, radish, yams, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, etc, and hearty winter greens like palak, methi, sarson, muli, pudina, etc.

    What to have for dinner between Christmas and New Year? ›

    Easy family recipes for the Christmas holidays
    • Garlic prawn rice. ...
    • Slow cooker chicken tikka masala. ...
    • Turkey minestrone. ...
    • Campfire smoky bean brekkie. ...
    • Teriyaki tofu. ...
    • Creamy lentil & veggie curry. ...
    • Butternut squash & cherry tomato crumble.
    May 23, 2024

    What to do in the time between Christmas and New Year? ›

    THINGS TO DO BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
    • Explore Nature. ...
    • Reflect On The Year & Set Goals For 2024. ...
    • Spend Time With Loved Ones. ...
    • Pick Up A New Hobby. ...
    • Declutter Your Space. ...
    • Relax and Pamper Yourself. ...
    • Volunteer or Give Back To Your Community.
    Dec 26, 2023

    What to eat the week after Christmas? ›

    What To Eat After Christmas
    • 0:50. Fresh Spring Rolls. ...
    • BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Coleslaw (Whole30) BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Coleslaw (Whole30) ...
    • Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. ...
    • Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup.

    What should I cook the day before Christmas? ›

    Make-ahead Christmas recipes
    1. Tuscan sausage, kale & ciabatta stuffing. A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. ...
    2. Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake. ...
    3. Pheasant casserole. ...
    4. Roast garlic make-ahead gravy. ...
    5. Air-fryer soy & cranberry chicken wings. ...
    6. Croissant bread sauce. ...
    7. App onlyQuick pickled red cabbage. ...
    8. Mincemeat half-baked cookies.

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