Hello friends, welcome to December!
December is the month when our calendars get fuller, our daylight is shorter, yet somehow our appetite for cozy, comforting dinners only grows.
Between last-minute shopping runs, holiday recitals, work wrap-ups, and the gravitational pull of an ultra cozy weekend meal that braises all day long, dinner needs to walk that line between easy enough to make tonight and delicious enough to feel like a little treat.
So whether you're leaning into slow-cooked weekend comfort or just need a fast weeknight win, here are some of my favorite FoodieCrush dinners to keep you warm, well-fed, and blissfully on autopilot all December long.
December Dinners to Keep You Cozy
30-Minute Taco Soup
This is a pantry-friendly slurper that everyone loves, and fast to make when you're low on time.
Beef Stew with Butternut Squash
Hearty, veggie-loaded, and cozy — this is one of my sister's favorite recipes. Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Ground beef + vegetables = simple one-pot soup that's a solid fallback for busy evenings (and my husband's fave.)
Sheet-Pan Mustard Salmon Dinner
Light, flavorful, and low-mess with potatoes and asparagus that’s perfect for nights you want easy but nourishing.
Tuscan Beef Stew
A deep, winey braise with tender beef chuck — perfect for slow-cooked weekend dinners that warm up the whole house.
Ramen Noodles with Marinated Steak and Broccoli
A fun, flavorful change of pace the whole fam will love — ready in 30 minutes for those busy December evenings.
Beef Bourguignon
Rich and comforting, a classic slow weekend dinner that takes off the chill and dresses mashed potatoes smashingly.
Orange-Spiced Salmon with Spaghetti Squash
A cozy yet healthy twist — citrus + spice on salmon, served with roasted spaghetti squash to balance out that afternoon cookie.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
When you want comfort without a ton of fuss — creamy, peppery pasta that comes together fast (ideal for weeknights)
Daddy’s Baked Hamburgers
My dad's solution to dinner on the fly — easy oven-baked beef patties without the fuss.
Plus, a Few Chicken Dinners for Good Measure
Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, sun-dried tomato–studded chicken dinner that tastes romantic but cooks up quickly.
Easy Chicken Piccata
A fast skillet chicken, bright, buttery, and briny with capers. Serve over noodles or rice.
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Comforting yet fresh — seared chicken breasts simmered in a velvety lemon-cream sauce that feels winter-cozy but not heavy.
Dijon Chicken
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy Dijon mustard sauce — simple enough for weeknights, elegant enough for weekend company.
Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Seared chicken covered in a savory mushroom-thyme sauce — an earthy dinner with restaurant-style vibes.
Hope this list gives you a guide to cooking thru the season!
Stay tuned! More recipes for entertaining and sweet treats are coming your way.
XO and enjoy!
Heidi
