December Meal Plan

This quick weeknight dinner is flavorful and filling! Add a roasted veggie or side salad and you're sure to have lunch leftovers for tomorrow, too!

Ingredients:

Chicken Breast

All Purpose Flour

Black Pepper

Ground Cinnamon

Paprika

Garlic Salt

Olive Oil

Garlic

Ginger, Fresh

Tomato Paste

Pomegranate Juice

Balsamic Vinegar

Cornstarch

Pomegranate Arils

Parsley

Couscous

This is a quick, simple lunch full of flavor! This dish has plenty of protein to keep you feeling full while also featuring fresh, nutritious veggies.

Ingredients:

Farro

Water

Sesame Oil

Yellow Onion

Garlic

Ground Beef

Mirin

Gochujang

Balsamic Vinegar

Honey

Green Cabbage

Cucumber

Snap Peas

Carrots

Basil, Fresh

Fresh Ginger

Sesame Seeds

BBQ Wings or Buffalo Wings? We hope that's the hardest decision you have to make this football season! Fantasy Lineup, what? Cheer your favorite team to victory with a happy tummy with this simple wing recipe.

Ingredients:

Chicken Wings

Vegetable Oil

Seasoned Salt

Barbeque Sauce

Carrots

Celery

A great breakfast for a crowd - Quiche is delicious and simple to put together. Mix up the filling with any of your leftover veggies for a unique quiche each time!

Ingredients:

Pie Crust:

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Unsalted Butter

Milk

Quiche Filling:

Unsalted Butter

Lunchmeat Ham

Yellow Onion

Spinach

Salt

Black Pepper

Ground Nutmeg

Broccoli

Medium Cheddar Cheese

Gruyere Cheese

Milk

Eggs

This breakfast looks and sounds pretty fancy, but is surprisingly quick to put together. This indulgence is a great way to start your day and is a great choice for a delightful weekend brunch!

Ingredients:

French Bread

Unsalted Butter

Dijon Mustard

Lunchmeat Ham

Gruyere Cheese

Eggs

Black Pepper

Bechamel Sauce:

Unsalted Butter

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Black Pepper

Milk

Gruyere Cheese

This delightful lunch is quick to prepare and is guaranteed to keep you full until dinner time. The melty cheese, salty meat, and sour pickles play a symphony on your taste buds in this mid-day meal.

Ingredients:

Ciabatta Bread

Lunchmeat Turkey

Lunchmeat Ham

Yellow Mustard

Medium Cheddar Cheese

Dill Pickle Chip Slices

Charcuterie Boards are so much fun to assemble. It's like working on a puzzle where every piece fits! This recipe is more of a guide than a true how-to. Typically you'll want to include a few cured meats, a few cheeses, dried fruits, a couple dips and dipping vessels, and a pickled item or two.

Ingredients:

Genoa Salami

Proscuitto

Goat Cheese

Smoked Gouda Cheese

Parmesan Crisps

Dried Cranberries

Dried Apricots

Berry Jam

Olive Tapenade

Greek Black Olives

Castelvetrano Olives

Almonds

Carrots

Cucumbers

Crackers

Baguette

Corinchon Pickles

Toasted Garlic Hummus

Gingersnap Cookies are synonymous with holiday spirit! Warm baking spices wrap you up in cozy flavors! Take these cookies to your upcoming holiday parties and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Unsalted Butter

Sugar

Salt

Eggs

Molasses

All Purpose Flour

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Ground Ginger

Ground Cinnamon

This simple and satisfying salad balances sweetness from the fruit and bitterness from the kale. This salad is delicious as is or with goat cheese, chicken, steak, salmon or lamb on top.

Ingredients:

Kale

Farro

Pomegranate Arils

Mandarin Oranges

Almonds, Sliced

Italian Dressing

Recommended Pairings

Garlic Roast Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks

Lamb Souvlaki

Make every morning feel like Christmas morning when you wake up to homemade cinnamon rolls! These rolls can be prepped the night (or week) before so you all you have to do in the morning is bake the rolls and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dough:

Milk

Yeast

Unsalted Butter

Sugar

Salt

Egg

All Purpose Flour

Filling:

Unsalted Butter

Brown Sugar

Ground Cinnamon

Icing:

Unsalted Butter

Cream Cheese

Powdered Sugar

Milk

Vanilla Flavor

Salt

This simple stew will keep you warm on even the coldest winter evenings.

Ingredients:

Chicken Stock

Russet Potato

Water

Chicken, Cooked

Green Chile

Recommended Pairings

Whole Wheat Tortillas

This fun breakfast will have your little ones excited to eat their fruit! Pour pancake batter into any shapes and use fruit to decorate, create faces, and involve your kids in the culinary fun!

Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour

Whole Wheat Flour

Sugar

Baking Powder

Salt

Cocoa Powder

Banana, Very Ripe

Egg

Coconut Milk

Vanilla Flavor

Unsalted Butter

Shredded Coconut

Blueberries

Pomegranate Arils

In this delicious dinner recipe, we make everything from scratch! Homemade pasta, hand-formed meatballs, and diy red sauce. Feel free to swap in store-bought meatballs, pasta, or sauce if you need a really quick dinner. Use this recipe for those days when you yearn to fall in love with cooking again!

Pasta:

Egg

Egg Yolk

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Olive Oil

Sauce:

Roma Tomatoes

Yellow Onion

Garlic

Fresh Basil

Olive Oil

Red Blend Wine

Salt

Black Pepper

Meatballs:

Ground Beef

Italian Herb Blend

Salt

Black Pepper

Egg White

Bread Crumbs

Tender and salty, this staple pairs well with family hugs, laughter, and making memories. Make simple ham and cheese sandwiches, toss into some fried rice, or top a salad with these leftovers.

Ingredients:

Half Ham

Whole Cloves

Bite through the crispy exterior to a juicy interior. This salty treat is great by itself or dipped into a creamy sauce.

Ingredients:

Dill Pickles

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

Porter Beer

Vegetable Oil

This versatile, yummy flatbread is a constant staple in my kitchen and adds a touch of fiber to your diet by using a portion of whole wheat flour. Make these tortillas to accompany your favorite soups, dips, or to enjoy with a simple drizzle of honey.

Ingredients:

All Purpose Flour

Whole Wheat Flour

Baking Powder

Salt

Lard

Warm Water

This risotto and bean dish is dotted with delicious veggies and salty salami. Flavors of rich red wine and savory soup create a comforting, soul-enriching risotto you'll want to enjoy every night of the week.

Ingredients:

Green Cabbage

Carrots

Celery

Bay Leaves

Red Beans (canned)

Yellow Onion

Garlic

Olive Oil

Sopressata Salami

Arborio Rice

Tomato Paste

Barbera Wine (or other acidic red wine)

Unsalted Butter

Sure, microwave popcorn is quick and convenient to make. But its almost just as quick to pop up those kernels yourself. Season your fresh popped popcorn with all kinds of different salts and spices for a unique and delicious movie snack!

Ingredients:

Coconut Oil

Popcorn Kernels

Salt

Ground Cayenne Red Pepper

These sweet delights are bursting in flavor with cinnamon and anise. A crispy bite and melt in your mouth flakiness is characteristic of these cookies. Bizcochitos are great by themselves or dunked in coffee or hot cocoa. One thing is for sure - it's not Christmas without them!

Ingredients:

Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)

Sugar

Eggs

Cinnamon Tequila

Vanilla Flavor

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Baking Powder

Anise

Ground Cinnamon

This delicate, fruity layer cake is a great choice for your next dinner party, bridal shower, or birthday celebration! Serve as a sliced cake, trifle cake, or single serve dessert cup!

Ingredients:

Ladyfingers

Sugar

Fresh Ginger

Pomegranate Juice

Gelatin

Heavy Cream

Vanilla Flavor

Subtly sweet hot cocoa mixed with warm cinnamon spice tequila make the perfect cozy weather treat.

Ingredients:

Cocoa Powder

Sugar

Almond Milk

Cinnamon Tequila

This winter-y version of a gin and tonic is certain to put you in a jolly mood! Just be sure to call Rudolph for a ride home after enjoying a couple of these!

Ingredients:

Gin

Cardamom Bitters

Tonic Water

Ice

Rosemary, fresh

Maple Syrup