December has arrived faster than ever! The lights on our Christmas tree are brightening this chilly day. We had our first snow just a few days in the past, which was stunning.
Beneath, you’ll discover a assortment of wholesome recipes to hold us via December and the vacation season. Cooking with recent, seasonal produce is usually extra scrumptious and extra inexpensive, so it’s a real win-win.
In case you’re purchasing for a straightforward reward, I hear that my cookbook makes an excellent one. It’s on sale for about $15 at Amazon and Target (on-line solely) proper now, and it’s additionally now accessible in a cool spiral-bound format that lays flat. Keep effectively, eat effectively, and blissful holidays!
Apples
Simple Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Gluten free and simply vegan (see recipe notes)
“Wonderful recipe (as at all times!!). I adopted precisely, together with the two tbsp of water and a couple of whisky (Canada) as per suggestions. I used Courtland apples and likewise added the Greek yogurt to the topping which I’ve by no means finished in a crumble and it was wonderful. Actually greatest crumble palms down (GF or in any other case!)” – Giselle
Beets
Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach
Gluten free and vegan
“This might be THE greatest salad I’ve ever made. I’ve a vegan buddy who I’m at all times looking for attention-grabbing recipes for and she or he additionally beloved it. I made it precisely as per your recipe aside from including a mix of toasted almond flakes and pumpkins seeds.” – Heather
Broccoli
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Simply gluten free, and vegan
“My tremendous choosy daughter even had seconds! I believed this was excellent, and positively the perfect “cheese” I’ve had. I often keep away from dietary yeast based mostly cheese sauce, however I just about love every thing I’ve made out of your weblog, so I gave it a attempt. Served together with your recipe of Apple Kohlrabi salad, and was a stunning meal!” – Sarah
Brussels Sprouts
Coconut Rice with Brussels Sprouts from The Love and Lemons Cookbook
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this for dinner final night time and it was great! I can hardly watch for my Love and Lemons cookbook to reach tomorrow. Thanks once more” – Luann
More Brussels sprout recipes »
Cabbage
Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
Gluten free and vegan
“I simply had a Mexican fiesta in my mouth with none of the guilt. Really easy and my household thought it appeared so connoisseur – thanks Kate. I’ve shared the recipe with foodie associates to attempt – I’m making one recipe every week out of your web site for 2016 and thus far -ROCK STAR hits.” – Terri
Carrots
Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“As we speak was our first cool day for the season. After I stepped outdoors for my morning stroll I knew I’d be making this soup for dinner. It was so good. Thanks a lot for selecting to share this tasty recipe. I can’t wait to get Angela’s new cookbook.” – Cathy
Citrus fruits
Honey Lemon Curd
Gluten free
“It turned out simply good! Thanks for this glorious recipe!” – Yelena
More lemon recipes » (additionally grapefruit, orange, lime and clementine)
Hardy greens (arugula,
chard, collard greens & spinach)
Herbed Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Gluten free and simply vegan
“I’ve made this twice already because you posted it, Kate. An excellent mixture of flavors, particularly with the parsley and cilantro collectively. This can definitely be going into our common repertoire.” – Sophie
Kale
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Probably gluten free and vegan
“Actually top-of-the-line recipes ever! I’ve made this quite a few occasions over the previous few weeks because the climate has began to show colder. It’s so scrumptious!!! Thanks for sharing!” – Lauren
Pomegranate
Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing
Gluten-free and simply vegan
“This was the perfect wanting salad I’ve ever made, and the style lived as much as the looks. I beloved how vibrant and recent it was, and the ginger dressing added simply the correct quantity of zing and pulled every thing collectively. This was actually the centerpiece of my Christmas dinner desk, and everybody beloved it!” – Josh
Potatoes
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Gluten-free and vegan
“I’ve made these not less than a half a dozen occasions! My husband, the potato fanatic, loves them. Tremendous simple and cooks up good and crispy whereas I make our eggs. No extra staring on the potatoes within the skillet and praying they don’t stick. Thanks, Kate!” – Heather
Radishes
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs
Vegan and gluten free
“Hello once more! Thanks a lot for this one! I made it for my husband and I and we beloved it a lot we made it for a current housewarming and everybody went wild… Despatched this one to a couple friends who had requested a replica! Thanks!” — Krystal
Candy Potatoes
Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole
Gluten free and doubtlessly vegan
“The Roasted vegetable enchiladas have been scrumptious! Even members of the family who declare to not be followers of veggies ate this and had seconds. Rating one for plant based mostly goodness!!” – Erin
Winter Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Simply gluten free and vegan
“Made these alongside together with your Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos. We kinda blended and matched all of the toppings. It was all wonderful. This will probably be our new household favourite. Taco night time won’t ever be the identical:)
Thanks for the great recipes.” – Debbie
More butternut squash recipes » (additionally acorn squash and delicata squash)
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