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 lovely.
Under, you’ll discover a assortment of wholesome recipes to hold us by means of December and the vacation season. Cooking with contemporary, seasonal produce is usually extra scrumptious and extra inexpensive, so it’s a real win-win.
In the event you’re purchasing for a straightforward reward, I hear that my cookbook makes a terrific one. It’s on sale for about $15 at Amazon and Goal (on-line solely) proper now, and it’s additionally now obtainable in a cool spiral-bound format that lays flat. Keep effectively, eat effectively, and joyful holidays!
Apples
Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Gluten free and simply vegan (see recipe notes)
“Wonderful recipe (as all the time!!). 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 carried out in a crumble and it was superb. Actually finest crumble palms down (GF or in any other case!)” – Giselle
Beets
Colourful 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 pal who I’m all the time looking for attention-grabbing recipes for and he or she additionally beloved it. I made it precisely as per your recipe other than 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 undoubtedly the perfect “cheese” I’ve had. I normally keep away from dietary yeast based mostly cheese sauce, however I just about love the whole lot I’ve produced from your weblog, so I gave it a attempt. Served together 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 night time and it was great! I can hardly anticipate my Love and Lemons cookbook to reach tomorrow. Thanks once more” – Luann
Extra 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 gourmand – thanks Kate. I’ve shared the recipe with foodie pals to attempt – I’m making one recipe per week out of your web site for 2016 and up to now -ROCK STAR hits.” – Terri
Carrots
Creamy Thai Carrot Candy Potato Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“Right this moment was our first cool day for the season. Once 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 excellent! Thanks for this glorious recipe!” – Yelena
Extra 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 ideal mixture of flavors, particularly with the parsley and cilantro collectively. It will actually be going into our common repertoire.” – Sophie
Kale
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Doubtlessly 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 Inexperienced 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 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 beloved it!” – Josh
Potatoes
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Gluten-free and vegan
“I’ve made these a minimum of 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 some friends who had requested a duplicate! Thanks!” — Krystal
Candy Potatoes
Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole
Gluten free and probably 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 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 combined and matched all of the toppings. It was all superb. This can be our new household favourite. Taco night time won’t ever be the identical:)
Thanks for the great recipes.” – Debbie
Extra butternut squash recipes » (additionally acorn squash and delicata squash)
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