I am posting my December recipe bucket list
a little early since this is a busy week
with Thanksgiving in the USA
December is arriving on Sunday,
and Christmas is definitely on my mind!
The theme/flavor of the month for December is
Festive Holiday
Many of the recipes are red and green 🎄
You can see photos of the recipes listed below
in the December section
of my Monthly Pinterest Board here
Appetizers
Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
Cranberry Cheddar Dip from The Fresh Cooky
Monte Cristo Pinwheels from Reluctant Entertainer
Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites from Plain Chicken
Sides
Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad from Julia’s Album
Roasted Green Beans with Cranberries & Walnuts from Once Upon a Chef
Bleu Cheese and Pecan Baked Pears from the Painted Apron archives
Slow Cooker Smoked Gouda Grits from Plain Chicken
Main Dish
Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken from Cream de la Crumb
Italian Crescent Casserole from Life with Janet
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza from Chocolate with Grace
Ham and Green Bean Casserole from Julie’s Eats & Treats
Desserts
Christmas Cookie Dip from Old House to New Home
White Chocolate Ting-a-Lings from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Oreo Cookie Party Mix, original recipe
Cherry Pie Bubble Up from Mandy’s Recipe Box
Here’s what I made from the November Paint Bucket
The flavor/theme of the month was Fall Flavors
I deviated away from my list a lot, but that’s okay,
the list is just for inspiration, it’s not a to do list
I shared 10 of my favorite appetizers
Appetizers for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Pumpkin Soup with Apples & Bacon
I made 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins from
are delicious sweet muffins and bake up like magic!
Winter Roasted Grape Salad is wonderful for cold weather days,
warm grapes are paired with lettuce,
pine nuts and Asiago cheese
and tossed with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
Chicken Under the Stars is kind of like a sophisticated version
of chicken pot pie and the puff pastry stars
make it look holiday festive
Asian Chicken Bowl is a nice change from holiday food
Grilled teriyaki chicken is served with rice,
green beans and pineapple
for a flavorful dinner in a bowl
I rounded up some tried and true easy recipes for
Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes
and they all will be great for Christmas too
Almond Amaretto Cake from Plain Chicken
inspired me to share a round up of Bundt Cakes for the Holidays
Ho Ho Ho, December here we go!!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party/ Creatively Crafty