Most Popular DECEMBER Recipes 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


Hey friends❣️

The holiday time warp is real ~ can it really be December 1st? The days are about to melt into each other and everything starts moving just a little too fast. I brace for the inevitable disappointments and missed moments, and sometimes even a touch of sadness ~ it’s all part of the season. But so is the joy…and the good food!

Your December must make list, in no particular order:

Cranberries are still going strong, and they won't ease up until the New Year (yay!) And already today my soft glazed gingerbread cookies are on fire.

Warm cozy meals that are also easy, for sure. (Soup for dinner is a winning holiday month strategy.)

And schedule time for a bonafide holiday baking session ~ maybe some fabulous truffles, or a show stopping cake.

Fresh Cranberry Muffins

Jump start your holiday spirit with these easy muffins.

Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

The very first cookie I bake for my family every holiday season!

Lemony Tortellini Soup

A comforting cheesy soup that's hearty, but not too thick or heavy.

Cranberry Orange Shortbread

Made with fresh tart cranberries and lots of orange zest.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs

This year round fave is especially nice during the busy holiday season.

Creamy Hot Chocolate Mix

It makes the perfect cup of luxurious instant hot cocoa.

Maple Marshmallows

All natural, no corn syrup marshmallows made with maple syrup.

Modern Fruitcake

It’s beautiful, boozy, and delicious. Let the holiday baking begin!

Raspberry Apricot Rugelach Bars

The classic pastry baked up in an easy bar form ~ it's brilliant!

Bûche de Noël Cake

A spectacular but do-able holiday dessert.

Gruyere Cheese Crackers

I invented a cute new cheese board essential ~ the cheese spritz!

Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs

The bourbon sauce is worth the price of admission!

Perfect Latkes

So crispy and delicious!

Chocolate Layer Cake

Everybody should make it at least once.

Christmas Cracker Candy

A tried and true holiday treat made with Saltines layered with hot caramel and chocolate.

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

It's a question of how many logs of dough I can fit in my fridge!

How to Roast Beef Tenderloin

You won't believe how easy it is!

Glazed Gingerbread Cookies

The perfect cookie for all of your cookie stamps!



Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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