December Produce Guide
Discover what’s in season this month! This quick, helpful December Produce Guide features fresh fruits, vegetables, and ways to use them.
While you may think winter months have little to offer by way of fresh fruits and vegetables, but you would be wrong! Super versatile winter squash, hearty greens, juicy citrus, and crisp apples are all waiting to be used in your party dishes and cozy meals. Don’t forget to check back every month for tasty ideas for using all the fresh goods!
December Veggies
Mushrooms
- Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Chicken Gnocchi & Mushroom Skillet
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms
Turnips & Rutabagas
- Low Carb Vegetable Beef Soup (turnips instead of potatoes!)
- Crispy Keto Fries (rutabaga instead of potatoes!)
Winter Squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti, etc.)
Hearty Greens (bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, swiss chard, kale, spinach, etc.)
- How to Cook Swiss Chard
- Chicken & Bok Choy Stir Fry
- Collard Green & Black Eyed Pea Soup
- Mustard Greens with Bacon
- Sausage & Kale Soup
Brussels Sprouts
- Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts
- Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Queso
Broccoli & Cauliflower
- Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- Cajun Sausage Cauliflower Rice
- Cheddar Roasted Broccoli
- Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots
Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Mashed Potato Pancakes
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Chicken & Potato Sheet Pan
December Fruits
Citrus Fruits (Mandarin oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, etc.)
Apples & Pears
Cranberries
Pomegranates
More Recipes You Will Love
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
- Instant Pot Collard Greens
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
