December has arrived faster than ever! The lights on our Christmas tree are brightening this chilly day. We had our first snow a couple of days in the past, which was lovely.
Beneath, you’ll discover a assortment of wholesome recipes to hold us by December and the vacation season. Cooking with contemporary, seasonal produce is usually extra scrumptious and extra reasonably priced, so it’s a real win-win.
In the event you’re looking for a straightforward present, I hear that my cookbook makes an important one. It’s on sale for about $15 at Amazon and Target (on-line solely) proper now, and it’s additionally now obtainable in a cool spiral-bound format that lays flat. Keep properly, eat properly, and comfortable holidays!
Apples
Simple Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Gluten free and simply vegan (see recipe notes)
“Superb recipe (as at all times!!). I adopted precisely, together with the two tbsp of water and a pair of whisky (Canada) as per suggestions. I used Courtland apples and in addition added the Greek yogurt to the topping which I’ve by no means achieved in a crumble and it was wonderful. Actually finest crumble palms down (GF or in any other case!)” – Giselle
Beets
Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach
Gluten free and vegan
“This may very well be THE finest salad I’ve ever made. I’ve a vegan buddy who I’m at all times looking for fascinating recipes for and she or he additionally liked 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 assumed this was excellent, and undoubtedly the most effective “cheese” I’ve had. I often avoid dietary yeast primarily based cheese sauce, however I just about love the whole lot I’ve constituted of your weblog, so I gave it a strive. Served along with your recipe of Apple Kohlrabi salad, and was a beautiful meal!” – Sarah
Brussels Sprouts
Coconut Rice with Brussels Sprouts from The Love and Lemons Cookbook
Gluten free and vegan
“Made this for dinner final evening and it was fantastic! I can hardly look forward to 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 seemed so gourmand – thanks Kate. I’ve shared the recipe with foodie associates to strive – I’m making one recipe per week out of your website for 2016 and to date -ROCK STAR hits.” – Terri
Carrots
Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“In the present day was our first cool day for the season. After I stepped exterior 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 excellent! 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 may actually be going into our common repertoire.” – Sophie
Kale
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Probably gluten free and vegan
“Actually among the finest 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 most effective wanting salad I’ve ever made, and the style lived as much as the looks. I liked how vibrant and contemporary it was, and the ginger dressing added simply the correct quantity of zing and pulled the whole lot collectively. This was actually the centerpiece of my Christmas dinner desk, and everybody liked it!” – Josh
Potatoes
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Gluten-free and vegan
“I’ve made these at the very least a half a dozen occasions! My husband, the potato fanatic, loves them. Tremendous straightforward 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 liked it a lot we made it for a latest housewarming and everybody went wild… Despatched this one to some company who had requested a replica! Thanks!” — Krystal
Candy Potatoes
Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole
Gluten free and doubtlessly vegan
“The Roasted vegetable enchiladas had been scrumptious! Even members of the family who declare to not be followers of veggies ate this and had seconds. Rating one for plant primarily based goodness!!” – Erin
Winter Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Simply gluten free and vegan
“Made these alongside along 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 evening won’t ever be the identical:)
Thanks for the fantastic recipes.” – Debbie
More butternut squash recipes » (additionally acorn squash and delicata squash)
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