30 recipes to make in December while waiting for Christmas

Seasonal products

December is in-between. Autumn is still here, but from December 1st, we are already looking towards winter soups knowing that the last season has arrived. However, it is indeed on December 21, at the time of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, that the season will officially be launched! But in baskets – and wardrobes – it’s another story! Autumn and winter products are therefore combined this month, depending on the prematurity of some and the longevity of others. If butternut squash, pumpkin, and all cucurbits remain in the bosom of fresh produce for many more months (always kept in a dry place and in the shade); cabbages of all kinds (green, flower, Brussels, kale); spinach ; endives; potatoes ; Sweet potatoes ; leeks; turnips; carrots; parsnips; beets, keep them company on the plate.

Citrus Glory

This month, we also celebrate the long-awaited return of divine citrus fruits. We love them for their bright colors; their frank and tangy taste; but also and above all for their richness in vitamin C. As a reminder, it is this small, fragile and volatile vitamin, which strengthens our immune system; helps resist winter ills; allows you to better manage stress; and helps us fight fatigue, among other benefits. Depending on the profile (athlete, pregnancy or breastfeeding, etc.) the recommended quantity of vitamin C is not the same for everyone, knowing that the recommendation set out by the nutritional references for the population (RNP) for each man or woman is 110mg/day. If citrus fruits remain a timeless food rich in vitamin C, they are not the only ones! Parsley, broccoli, kiwi, pineapple, spinach are also well endowed with it.

Comforting Flavors

If Christmas is just around the corner, so close but still so far away, there is no question of making soup with grimaces on the plate throughout December while impatiently waiting for the 25th! Every day should be a party in the kitchen. No need to go for expensive products or exceptional pieces to enjoy yourself, the idea is to prepare dishes that feel good and bring a smile to your face. For example, cordon bleu, as regressive as you like, are one of the inexpensive family dishes that bring gourmets together. Meatballs too, easy to prepare, cook, and vary according to meats, sauces, and accompaniments. They too have proven themselves for a long time now. While waiting for winter, we rely on autumn gratins which are also family recipes that appeal to young and old gourmands alike. Cheese ; spices ; cream; cakes, this month, more than ever, gluttony is there.

Christmas in sight

Could we really talk about December without mentioning the main holiday of the month: Christmas? Between the gourmet Advent calendars that keep those with a sweet tooth waiting; the iconic gingerbread house that puts glitter in children’s eyes; or Christmas shortbread to prepare in advance, and which last a long time, well nestled in an iron box, everything is good for waiting while enjoying.

Without further ado, here are 30 recipes to cook in December.