In Season for December
December is a month full of delicious seasonal produce, and plenty of opportunities to use it! Take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables in your baked goods and holiday dishes. Fresh citrus also makes a lovely holiday gift. Fill an attractive bowl or basket with fresh oranges, grapefruit, mandarins or a combination of a few varieties.
Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
- Apples, Ambrosia
- Apples, Arkansas Black
- Apples, Cameo
- Apples, Cortland
- Apples, Crabapple
- Apples, Gravenstein
- Apples, Honeycrisp
- Apples, Jonathan
- Apples, McIntosh
- Apples, Pacific Rose
- Apples, Red Delicious
- Apples, Rome
- Asparagus
- Avocados, Bacon
- Avocados, Fuerte
- Avocados, Pinkerton
- Avocados, Zutano
- Black sapotes
- Buddha's hands
- Cantaloupes
- Carrots
- Casaba melons
- Celery root
- Cherimoyas
- Corn, Bi-color
- Corn, White
- Corn, Yellow
- Crenshaw melons
- Garlic
- Grapes, Calmeria
- Grapes, Emperor
- Grapes, Flame
- Grapes, Perlette
- Grapes, Ribier
- Grapes, Thompson
- Guavas
- Honeydew melons
- Honeydew melons, Orange-flesh
- Juan canary melons
- Kiwis
- Kumquats
- Leeks
- Minneola tangelos
- Mushrooms, Chanterelle
- Oranges, Navel
- Passion fruit
- Peaches
- Pears, Anjou
- Pears, Bartlett
- Pears, Bosc
- Pears, Comice
- Pears, Red Bartlett
- Pears, Seckel
- Pepino melons
- Persian melons
- Persimmons
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes, Red
- Potatoes, Russet
- Potatoes, White
- Potatoes, Yellow-flesh
- Prickly pear
- Pummelos
- Quinces
- Rapinis
- Squash, Banana
- Squash, Buttercup
- Squash, Butternut
- Squash, Spaghetti
- Squash, Turban
- Star fruit
- Tamarillos
- Tangelos
- Tangerines
- Tomatoes, Yellow Teardrop
- Turnip greens
- Watermelons, Seedless
- Watermelons
Featured Recipes
Additional Recipes
- Acorn Squash Filled with Cranberries and Walnuts
- Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
- Potato Broccoli Soup
- Broccoli Bacon Quiche
- Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potato Skins
- Scallop Kabobs with Grapefruit and Oranges
- Sauteed Bosc Pears with Toasted Walnuts
- Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Easy Sweet Potato Cakes
- Easy Applesauce
- Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
- Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
- Gorgonzola, Pears and Walnuts on Toasted Baguette
- Apple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Watercress and Broccoli Salad
Holidays
Chanukah
Try a new twist on traditional dishes by adding fresh fruits and vegetables. This year, instead of regular potato latkes, add winter squash or sweet potatoes.
Christmas
There are plenty of fun Christmas traditions to be found in the produce aisle. Bring home some fresh chestnuts for roasting, or gather the ingredients for fresh mulled cider. Pomanders make lovely and fragrant holiday decorations. Make your own by studding a fresh orange with whole cloves.
New Year's Day
After a late night of celebrating, you'll want something that is substantial, yet refreshing. Treat yourself to something rich, complemented with something light. If you have a sweet tooth, have a fresh baked pastry with fresh fruit. If you prefer savory foods, have an omelet filled with sauted fresh vegetables. Of course, some good quality coffee or tea is in order to celebrate the first morning of the New Year!
