Gah! It’s CHRISTMAS! One of the best times of the year ey? It’s so exciting. We hope all your Christmas shopping is going well… if you’ve started that is (haha). December can feel like one big mad rush at times. What with all the tasks to complete at work before your time off. Then there’s all the cheeky office Christmas parties and get-togethers with friends to enjoy. Then all the presents to buy and Christmas cooking to plan for. But don’t worry, it’s all very doable. Remember to enjoy every moment and treat yourself as much as you’ll be treating others this month – you deserve it.
There are so many seasonal foods quintessential of Christmas. But there is also so much meat consumed this time of year (sad face). If this is your first Christmas living life without meat, you CAN do it. It’ll feel pretty daunting at first. Especially, if you’ll be celebrating with meat-eaters. But there is so many enticing and delicious meat-free options to enjoy. So tasty that a meat-free Christmas will become something you’ll look forward to next year.
December is the perfect time to enjoy fresh chestnuts, a wide range of root vegetables, cabbage and pumpkin. And what’s Christmas without some brussels sprouts? Not forgetting all the jewel-bright pomegranates, cranberry and sweet, juicy clementines that’ll bring zing to the party!
But that’s not all. Here’s a list of all the main fruits, vegetables and herbs in season in the U.K…
Fruits:
- Apple
- Clementine
- Cranberry
- Dates
- Passion fruit
- Pears
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Satsuma
- Tangerines
Vegetables:
- Beetroot
- Brussels Spouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chicory
- Horseradish
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leek
- Parsnip
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Red Cabbage
- Salsify
- Shallots
- Swede
- Sweet potato
- Swiss Chard
- Turnip
- Wild Mushrooms
Nuts & Herbs:
- Almonds
- Brazil Nuts
- Chestnuts
- Hazlenuts
- Walnuts
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
Now knowing all the seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs for December, what do you plan on cooking? We can think of a few things like an apple & ginger crumble or a delicious butternut squash risotto. Then there’s all the meat-free alternatives to experiment with ahead of Christmas Day – why not try a nut roast? Then for a little festive sparkle on the dinner table, why not try our Marble Black Forest Meringues – they’re super funky and perfect for dinner parties. And for those cosy nights in when you want to escape the Christmas chaos, we’ve got these indulging Chocolate Orange Beetroot Brownies for you to try. Let us know what you get up to in the kitchen by tagging us on social media!
For extra festive help and inspiration in the kitchen this month, check out the following:
Jamie Oliver’s 5 Tips for the best Roast Potatoes
10 Edible Christmas Trees
10 Christmas Canapes
10 Christmas Cocktails
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