December Menu Ideas

We’re sharing December Menu Ideas today!

With the holiday season fully underway, now is a great time to take advantage of batching and freezing your favorite meals.

It’s also a great time to get back to healthy eating habits if you got off track during the Thanksgiving holiday. No judgment at all, we’re right there with you!

December can be an incredibly busy month, even with the best laid plans. So, don’t be afraid to slow down and give your heart and home what it needs most.

It might be saying no to additional holiday events.

It might be asking friends and family to bring a dish to a pot luck style meal instead of hosting the entire meal yourself.

Maybe pizza and holiday movie nights become your norm this season.

Perhaps, you need to reinstate “Take Out Thursdays.”

Whatever you decide your family needs most, aim to keep things as simple as possible. That way, you can enjoy all the beautiful gifts the holidays has to offer!

Here’s a look at our December Menu Ideas…

12/01 Kale Quinoa and White Bean Soup (via The Simple Veganista)
12/02 Philly Cheesesteak Stew (via The Cozy Apron)
12/03 20 Minute Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies (via Gimme Delicious)
12/04 Oven Braised Pot Roast with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (via Sweet Tea & Thyme)
12/05 Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce with a side of asparagus (via Cafe Delites)
12/06 Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup (via Carlsbad Cravings) with Jalapeno Cheddar Bread (via Tasty)
12/07 Greek Salad with field greens (via I Knead to Eat)
12/08 Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken (via Closet Cooking) with brown rice and steamed veggies
12/09 Turkey Apple Brie Flatbread (via My Suburban Kitchen) with field greens
12/10 Slow Cooker 3 Bean Chili (via Aberdeen’s Kitchen)
12/11 Thai Shrimp Noodles (via Damn Delicious)
12/12 Sheet Pan Breakfast Bowls (via Love & Zest)
12/13 Buffalo Chicken Tacos (via Homemade in the Kitchen)
12/14 White Bean and Veggies Salad (via Eating Well)
12/15 Flu Season Soup (via A Life From Scratch)
12/16 Bavarian Apple Sausage Skillet (via Taste of Home)
12/17 Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken (via Cakes Cottage) with Loaded Baked Potato Casserole (via Mom Always Finds Out) and Roasted Veggies
12/18 Christmas Fettuccine or Three Cheese Turkey Manicotti (via Taste of Home)
12/19 Soy Ginger Salmon (via Well Plated) with Asian Roasted Carrots and Broccoli (via Damn Delicious)
12/20 Enchiladas (via Serena Bakes) with Southwest Salad
12/21 Rosemary Chicken Bacon and Avocado Salad (via How Sweet Eats)
12/22 Winter Minestrone with Garlic Bruschetta (via Barefoot Contessa)
12/23 Christmas Charcuterie Board (via Lets Eat Cake)
12/24 75 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas from Fancy to No-Fuss (via Taste of Home)
12/25 Christmas Menu Ideas and Recipes (via Recipe Tin Eats), 85 Creative Christmas Ideas That Will Steal The Show (via Good Housekeeping), 15 Make Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas (via Cook It Real Good)
12/26 Boxing Day Menu Ideas (via Food Network)
12/27 Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna (via Recipe Tin Eats)
12/28 Crunchy Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad (via Cookie and Kate)
12/29 The Ultimate Immune Boosting Soup (via The Healthy Maven)
12/30 Skinny Chicken Pot Pie (via Hello Adams Family)
12/31 68 New Year’s Eve Dinner Ideas to Deliciously Welcome a New Year (via Country Living)

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy:

Apples, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Dried Beans, Herbs, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash

Sweet Treats to Try This Month:

Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (via Cafe Delites)
Gingerbread Layer Cake (via Elisabeth and Butter)
Chocolate Peppermint No-Bake Tart (via Pinecones and Acorns)
The 39 Best Christmas Desserts of All Time (via The Spruce Eats)