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Feast on This: Our Favorite Recipes to Make in December

So many holidays, so much food! Where do we sign up?

Theresa Gambacorta

Nov 30, 2022

December is brimming with celebrations. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are upon us, as are chilly winter days for some of our favorite fun outdoor activities! Here, we offer a lineup of dishes and cold-weather cookery ideas — from holiday gatherings with family and friends to stick-to-your-ribs breakfasts and weeknight slow cooker meals — that bring welcome warmth from the cold all month long.

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Our Favorite Recipes for Every Month

Cast iron skillet with chicken, pears, and vegetables.
January Recipes
Eggs Benedict casserole next to a bag of English muffins
February Recipes
Bowl of pasta salad with mango and greens.
March Recipes
Platter of cooked crabs.
April Recipes
A salad with flowers and greens.
May Recipes
Platter with toast, grilled peaches, and burrata
June Recipes
Fruit salad with mint and blue cheese.
July Recipes
Plate of marinated kebabs.
August Recipes
Plate of spaghetti with tomatoes and salami
September Recipes
Plate of pork chops with apples.
October Recipes
Glass of pomegranate punch with sliced oranges.
November Recipes
Two cups of fresh juice with fruit and vegetables
December Recipes

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Theresa Gambacorta

Theresa Gambacorta is a food writer and 25-year veteran of New York City's restaurant industry. Her writing has appeared in such titles as La Cucina Italiana, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and Centennial's special interest publications. She is the co-author of chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and is currently working on a cookbook about Persian cuisine to be published by Knopf.

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