31 Supremely Seasonal Recipes To Make Every Night In December (2024)

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there's no bad time for baked eggs, especially when they're nestled in a bed of roasted sweet potato. Get creative and toss in any additional winter veggies, like mushrooms, kale, and Brussels sprouts.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Baked Eggs & Sweet Potato Hash

This Spanish-inspired dish of roasted potatoes tossed in a spicy aioli makes for a craveworthy side dish. Or you can top it with a fried egg and call it a meal.

Recipe: Patatas Bravas

A brunch or dinner recipe ideal for feeding the whole family, this starts with leftover sourdough, eggs, and a whole lot of vegetables.

Recipe: Savory Kale, Mushroom, and Leek Bread Pudding

Upgrade your classic grilled cheese with a few seasonal ingredients and you've got a timeless comfort food the whole family will enjoy.

Recipe: Persimmon, Prosciutto, and Brie Grilled Cheese

Forget about all that stove-top stirring and say hello to your handy Instant Pot. Just combine the ingredients and wait for creamy risotto to cook itself.

Recipe: Instant Pot Wild Mushroom and Leek Risotto

A mixture of cannellini beans and potatoes gives this vegan soup a deliciously creamy texture. Be generous with the gremolata, a savory and herbaceous blend of parsley and basil in olive oil, garlic, and lemon.

Recipe: Vegan Creamy White Bean Soup with Kale and Gremolata

Serve this Middle Eastern–inspired meal with pita bread on the side for dipping.

Recipe: Za’atar Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Yogurt Bowl

Grab your favorite store-bought curry paste, a can of coconut milk, and some vegetable broth and whip up this hearty, decadent stew. You can always add your favorite protein, like chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

Recipe: Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry

A vegetarian take on the fan-favorite Chinese dish, cauliflower florets are roasted and tossed in a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger.

Recipe: Kung Pao Cauliflower

This one-skillet meal is guaranteed to impress. Serve it with tortillas and your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings.

Recipe: Steak, Poblano, and Mushroom Fajitas

Cut back on carbs, but don't sacrifice flavor. This roasted stuffed acorn squash is filled with a savory mixture of ground sausage, baby bella mushrooms, apple, onion, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Brussels sprouts give classic carbonara a seasonal twist. The creamy sauce — made with eggs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper — is pretty much irresistible.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Carbonara

You might be used to the classic combination of butternut squash and apple, but persimmon steps in here to give this creamy soup a silky and tangy taste.

Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash and Persimmon Soup

Not your average nachos, this grown-up comfort food starts with a layer of roasted sweet potato fries. You can keep things meatless or add some pulled pork, ground beef, or shredded chicken.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Nachos

This Middle Eastern–inspired dish is packed with flavor. The mushrooms are marinated in a blend of smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder. Serve it with a bunch of toppings, like pickled onions and tabbouleh or tzatziki and hummus.

Recipe: Easy Vegan Mushroom Shawarma

Citrus is in season, and you should be taking full advantage. Zesty grapefruit juice provides the perfect contrast to the light and buttery yogurt cake.

Recipe: Grapefruit Yogurt Cake

In this dessert lover's dream, tart pomegranates are the perfect complement to a luxurious dark chocolate and salted ganache tart.

Recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Tart