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Here are favorite festive recipes for the most wonderful time of the year. It has a combination of sweet and savory but perfect for beginners or advanced foodies who love to cook, bake and eat this holiday season.
I am a little late to this post but please bare with me as it has been BEYOND HECTIC. But also, better late than never!
If there is one month for you to kick start your cooking and baking joinery let December be the month for you. It is a month filled with delicious opportunity as we are in all the festive feels for the season. I could be biased though as it is my absolute favorite time of year. I am that annoying person who says happy holidays and compliments of the season to random people at the airport or on the street. It is one of the most fun and cozy months to enjoy the year. There are SO MANY RECIPES on my blog which can inspire you to make something yummy for your loved ones but these are my favourite round up recipes.
FOOD HOLIDAYS THIS MONTH
Apart from Christmas on 25th there are a few important dates to keep in mind during this month. We’ve got national cookie day on 4th December – check out my go to brown butter chocolate chunk cookie recipe to celebrate. 5th December is world pear day and my baked granola pears are perfect for a cold winter morning. 30th December is bacon day and if you need any recipe with bacon it must include my fluffy pancakes which pair perfectly with crispy bacon. This month is celebrated as the fruit cake month and eggnog month.
FOODS IN SEASON THIS MONTH
From the veggies, you will find Brussels sprouts, celery, broccoli, beetroot, cauliflower, carrots, celeriac, kale, leek, sweet potatoes, squash, mushrooms, parsnip, and cabbage. There is so much you can make from soups and stews to warm salads and side dishes. Not to mention main courses like veggie bakes, casseroles, puffs and curries. With fruits you will find citrus in galore, cranberries, pears, kiwi and apples.
While these are some of my favorite cooking/baking recipes I also love my drinks this season and if I have to be honest, rounding up a few would have to start with my hot chocolate mix, tiramisu twist, sugar cookie martini and cranberry spritz. These are a the favorites but head to my drinks section and get more inspiration. If you try out any of these recipes, do share your thoughts with me on instagram as I would love to know how they turned out. Happy Holidays!
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Calabrian Chili Cheese Galette
July 7, 2025
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Flakey and crusty short crust pastry, filled with cream cheese, Calabrian chilis, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cut into pieces it is the simplest vegetarian brunch or lunch to serve up.
Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe (in under 30 mins)
June 12, 2025
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The easiest dinner you will cook in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal and so delicious! Just a handful of ingredients and this pasta recipe will be ready with little to no effort.
Spinach Pasta Noodles (made from scratch at home)
May 21, 2025
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The easiest fresh pasta you can make which comes together with a few pantry ingredients. With a little effort this meal can be made for lunch or dinner easily during the week and happens to be vegetarian.
Light Fruit Cake (Easy Holiday Baking)
November 29, 2024
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Fluffy and tender cake studded with soaked fruit and citrus. Topped with marzipan and fondant to make the perfect Christmas cake for the festive season. It is simple to make and the most delicious tea cake for the holidays.
Mince Pies (the BEST homemade recipe)
November 23, 2024
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This traditional christmas sweet treat is a must, they are so delicious when made at home. Bake them up as an edible gift to share all through the holiday season. The mine pies are made with a buttery shortcrust pastry, perfectly spiced fruit filling that is saucy and topped with a star.
Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
November 8, 2024
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These fluffy and soft buttery pillow like rolls are filled with an intense hot cocoa spread, topped with chopped chocolate and mini marshmallows. The rolls are baked until golden, frosted with a deliciously intense hot chocolate glaze and toasted marshmallows. The perfect Christmas morning breakfast recipe.
Roasted Butternut Squash Tomato Soup
October 13, 2024
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This soup is such a comforting recipe, we roast the butternut squash and tomatoes before blending with stock and seasoning. It is yummy on its own but serve it with garlic bread to make the most comforting fall soup recipe.
Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Bake
August 10, 2024
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A vegetarian lovers paradise, this recipe is filled with your favourite veggies drenched in a rich, creamy cheese white sauce that is baked until gooey, golden and delicious. It is a simple and easy weeknight meal fit for anyone.
Fruit & Nut Loaf Cake – Tartine Recipe
May 10, 2024
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This gluten free dried fruit and nut loaf is a simple tea cake recipe that is perfect on its own or with a little cheese, butter, jam – making for a delicious post meal treat.
Almond Croissant Pudding
April 1, 2024
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Marrying the classic almond croissants with bread and butter pudding to make this crispy on the outside and custard like inside almond croissant pudding. It is such delicious dessert recipe to bake up.
Chocolate Baileys Bundt Cake
December 30, 2023
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The only party dessert you will need this New Year’s Eve, it’s a rich and indulgent chocolate cake but has a delicious coffee flavor too from the Baileys. Topped with a chocolate milk glaze, it is simple and perfect for nye.
Panettone Cinnamon Rolls
December 28, 2023
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If you love panettone and cinnamon rolls then this is the recipe for you. It is buttery, filled with dried fruit, spiced with cinnamon and so delicious. They are fluffy and the BEST dessert/sweet bread for breakfast or a midnight snack.
Christmas Fettuccine – The Holiday🎄
December 24, 2023
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Christmas Movie Recipe Inspiration #10 with this one pot pasta recipe that is simple to make and so festive. The perfect main course or side dish that takes 20 mins to prepare and cook.
Warm Rice Salad
December 15, 2023
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A festively spiced rice salad made with Palmini “rice”. This recipe is easy to make with leftover rice and is completely customizable, it is vegetarian and the perfect side dish to make this holiday season.
Sugar Cookies – The Christmas Chronicles🎄
December 12, 2023
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Christmas movie recipe inspiration #3 with my perfect sugar cookie recipe. The ONLY sugar cookie recipe you will need this festive season that is not only simple to make but delicious and hold its shape after baking.
Train Ride Hot Chocolate – Polar Express🎄
December 2, 2023
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Christmas movie recipe inspiration #2 with my velvet smooth hot chocolate. This is a simple recipe that is made over the stove in under 10 mins! Say goodbye to packet/store bought hot chocolate once you try this festive drink.
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
November 29, 2023
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These ginger molasses cookies are perfectly spiced, easy to make, chewy and delicious! It is the BEST recipe to make during the festive season not to mention a great edible gift situation.
Cranberry Almond Snack Cake (Gluten Free)
November 25, 2023
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A soft and spongy gluten free cake that is a one bowl recipe, filled with cranberries, almonds and oranges. Topped with a simple icing and festive sprinkles, it is the perfect snack cake for the season.
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
October 16, 2023
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Burnt Basque cheesecake but make it fall. This pumpkin basques cheesecake is simple to make and so delicious! Packed with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice is the perfect no fuss dessert to make this Thanksgiving.
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
December 28, 2022
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A rich French onion soup filled with sliced onions, garlic, butter, thyme and stock. Simple and warming classic recipe for the cold winter days ahead.
Christmas Buns
December 22, 2022
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A festive way to serve your garlic bread rolls at Christmas. These buns are fluffy, buttery, packed with garlic and absolutely delicious.
Festive Cowboy Caviar
December 22, 2022
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A healthy, wholesome and delicious salad that can double up as an appetizer. Packed with veggies, lemon, olive oil, garlic, fruits and nuts. Serve with crackers and make them a canapé.
Linzer Cookies (Day 5)
December 3, 2022
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Sugar cookie dough baked and sandwiched between raspberry jam. They are crumbly, fruit, delicious and simple to make.
Spruced Up Dinner Rolls
November 18, 2022
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These are the best dinner rolls you will make, buttery, soft, fluffy and simple. The buns are topped with a brown butter, pickle, onion seed crumble and mozzarella cheese.
Browned Butter Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
November 17, 2022
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Cheesy and creamy browned butter pumpkin sauce tossed into macaroni, that is seasoned with a little mustard and parmesan. A simple vegetarian dish that is easy and delicious.
Shepherd’s Pie
April 12, 2022
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This is a classic recipe but my grandfathers version. A lamb mince filling topped with mashed potatoes, a thick white sauce and savory crumble for texture, perfect Shepherd’s Pie meal for easter.
Bolognese Sauce
March 4, 2022
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This Italian meaty sauce is my version of the classic. It is simply delicious, comforting and perfect as a dinner meal for four. Serve it with pasta or bread and you are good to go.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
February 11, 2022
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This mushroom pasta is quick to make and very delicious. With easy pantry ingredients you can make this creamy sauce recipe in less than half an hour making for a perfect vegetarian Valentines meal
Instant Christmas Cake
December 20, 2021
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A simple cake batter filled with all the flavors and spices of Christmas that you can whip up with basic equipment all done in under 90 minutes. There is no soaking of fruit and no wasting time, this is a classic cake with a makeover.
Chicken Pot Pie
November 19, 2021
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The best Chicken Pot Pie recipe that you will make. Filled with chicken, peas, corn and carrots in a white sauce, that is encased in a buttery short crust pastry. Learn how to make your pastry at home in minutes!
Pumpkin Spice Granola
October 5, 2021
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A healthy breakfast filled with a handful of nutritiously delicious ingredients. In this recipe you will learn how to make granola at home using a few pantry staples like oats, nuts, spices and dried fruit. Turn your breakfast into a yummy treat with this granola.
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