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31 Feel-Good Recipes To Make This December

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31 Feel-Good Recipes To Make This December

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31 Feel-Good Recipes To Make This December

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Between all of the cookies and sweets that are sure to come your way this season, we wanted to put together a list of recipes you can easily whip up when you're craving a veggie or two. Here are 31 feel-good, seasonal recipes to cook in December.

This month is all about using simple produce to its fullest potential—think cabbage, carrots, squash, leeks, onions, and garlic. There's so much you can do when you add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Now, let's get cooking!

 

Breakfast

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Pear, Yogurt & Granola Muffins

Morning Glory Breakfast Bread

Eggs Poached in Tomato & Fennel Sauce

Spiced Carrot & Flax Muffins

Pumpkin Seed Overnight Oats

Ginger Pear Muffins

Squash Waffles With Candied Bacon

Spiced Squash Muffins

 

Lunch

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Sesame Chicken with Fennel & Orange Salad

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Roasted Broccoli Salad with Orange & Ginger

Squash & Black Bean Tacos

Crispy Chicken with Fennel Salad

Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

 

Dinner

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Pork & Cabbage Stir Fry

Classic Cabbage Rolls

Veggie-Stuffed Squash Bowls

Lentil Curry with Squash & Spinach

Cabbage & Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Ham & Leek Pasta

Pork & Carrot Stew

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

 

Apps & Sides

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Orange Vinaigrette

Maple-Glazed Fennel

Roasted Leeks with Parmesan

Sauteed Garlic Greens

Roasted Carrots with Honey & Cumin

5-Ingredient Roasted Garlic Dip

Fennel & Radicchio Salad

Carrot Salad with Savoury Granola

 

6 cozy drinks for the holidays

 

 

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Potato Gratin

Creamy and comforting? Check. Rich and delicious? Check. This simple, classic side has everything you could ever ask for in a potato gratin. We guarantee you'll make it again and again – and again!

Get the recipe here.

20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Serve this saucy pulled pork as sandwiches: piled high on buns, with bowls of garnishes, such as pickled jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese and thinly shredded red cabbage and let guests build their own sandwiches.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Sausage Rolls with Honey Mustard Dip

Sausage rolls are a sure hit at cocktail parties. Just be sure to let them cool for a few minutes once they're out of the oven. If your guests are fans of spice, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the filling to heat things up.

Get the recipe here.

20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Pomegranate Brie Bites

The pomegranate syrup is simple to make and you can use the extra to drizzle over desserts, cheeses and grilled meats. 

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

5-Ingredient Roasted Garlic Dip

Our foolproof 5-ingredient roasted garlic dip couldn't be simpler to make.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Luscious Layered White Chocolate And Raspberry Dessert

This twist on classic Italian tiramisu is the perfect potluck dessert. 

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Hearty Greens With Creamy Tahini Dressing

A big, fresh bowl of Hearty Greens With Creamy Tahini Dressing is my go-to dish for any potluck. It complements everything on the table and adds a welcome touch of freshness. 

Get the recipe here.

20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Mini Cheese Balls

We're bringing back the cheese ball with these bite-size versions of the retro party snack. Roll them in your choice of ingredients to coat and skewer each with a breadstick for a fun twist.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Sandy's Christmas Punch

Add this boozy punch to your holiday party cocktail menu.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Pull-apart pesto bread wreath

This gorgeous bread wreath does double-duty: It's a warm pull-apart roll for guests to enjoy and an attractive centrepiece to anchor the table. Serve with our Garlicky Basil Butter.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

BACON-WRAPPED TENDERLOIN KABOBS

Bacon helps lock in juices in otherwise lean pork tenderloin. Rosemary infuses it with flavour. For the best taste, choose unseasoned tenderloins.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

TEX-MEX SEVEN-LAYER DIP

This ultimate party dip comes with seven layers of different flavours and textures to create an irresistible dip that will satisfy all tastebuds.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

EASY PIGS IN A BLANKET

These one-bite snacks are a cinch to make and are perfect for a party at your friends' house.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

Christmas Nog

Enjoy all the flavours of a classic eggnog but with a boozy twist.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

LEMON-MUSTARD ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Since veggies always seem to be missing at the potluck, we've found an easy dish for you to bring.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

MILE-HIGH BACON CHEESE BISCUITS

Serve these cheddar-and bacon-stuffed biscuits as a savoury holiday starter. Cooking the bacon with water helps it brown evenly and means you don't have to stir it.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

CHILI CHEESE CRAB DIP

Bubbly cheese dip with chunks of crabmeat is a retro throwback that's bound to be a hit. While not overwhelmingly spicy, this dip has kick; for less heat, seed the chilies or substitute with diced sweet red pepper.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

MINI ITALIAN PIZZA BITES

If you're not a fan of smoked cheese, use pizza mozzarella, Gouda or Fontina.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

POTATO & CHEESE PANCAKES

Serve this dish up with sour cream for an easy grab & go option at your potluck.

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20 Savoury Potluck Dishes To Bring To Your Next Holiday Get-Together

FAMILY-SIZE MAC 'N' CHEESE

You can't beat a classic comfort dish like mac 'n' cheese. It's a family favourite, student soul food and late-night crowd-pleaser. Making it from scratch isn't difficult—once you prep a big batch of the sauce, the rest is child's play.

Get the recipe here.

 

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