Food Recipes 21 Recipes From the December 2022 Issue of Real Simple From festive party bites to giftable homemade treats, you’ll want to keep these recipes on rotation all December long. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Whether you’re hosting an open house, getting cozy with a baking project, or looking for easy weeknight dinners in between all the parties this month, these recipes have you covered. And to stay up to date on all of our latest easy dinners and clever recipes, be sure to become a Real Simple subscriber. Subscribe to Real Simple! Holiday Party Appetizers 01 of 21 Rosemary-Honey Prosciutto Crisps Victor Protasio Prosciutto already packs plenty of savory, craveable flavor on its own. So imagine the treat for your taste buds when you coat slices in rosemary-scented honey and crisp it up in the oven. This is a party snack that’s guaranteed to go fast. Get the Recipe 02 of 21 French Onion Soup Bites Victor Protasio Turn the beloved bistro soup into a delightful two-bite party app by stuffing frozen phyllo pastry shells with plenty of buttery caramelized onions and topping them with a generous sprinkle of shredded Gruyere cheese. Get the Recipe 03 of 21 Butternut Squash Tartines Victor Protasio Everyone loves a fancy toast, and this festive version has a wintery topping of sweet roasted butternut squash, plus a creamy smear of ricotta and a sprinkle of crunch from pistachios. Get the Recipe 04 of 21 Roasted Red Pepper Dip Victor Protasio Transform a jar of roasted red bell peppers into a fluffy, savory dip that gets its creamy texture from cashews in a technique similar to Romesco. Get the Recipe 05 of 21 Mini Goat Cheese Balls Victor Protasio These tasty, cheesy bites are dressed for the party, thanks to a coating of dried cherries, chopped fresh parsley, and nutty sesame seeds. Get the Recipe Easy Dinner Ideas 06 of 21 Instant Pot Beef Ragu With Pappardelle With an electric pressure cooker, you get all of the richness and flavor of a simmered-all-day meat sauce in a fraction of the time. Serve this deeply savory ragu over thick-cut pappardelle, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Get the Recipe 07 of 21 Lemon-Coriander Roasted Chicken With Leeks and Squash This meal may draw “oohs” and “aahs” at the dinner table, but it’s happily mostly hands-off and easy to make in one pan. It’s full of seasonal flavor from sweet acorn squash and melted leeks. Get the Recipe 08 of 21 Fish Tacos with Spanish-Style Marinated Peppers These fast fish tacos are seasoned with paprika and oregano and topped with a bright and sweet salsa made with jarred roasted red peppers and charred scallions. Get the Recipe 09 of 21 Open-Faced Chicken Curry Naan You can make satisfying curried flatbread sandwiches in an impressive 25 minutes without sacrificing flavor, thanks to red curry paste and creamy Greek yogurt mixed into the ground chicken filling and dolloped on top. Get the Recipe 10 of 21 Charred Broccolini With Tahini Caesar and Crispy Chickpeas Jennifer Causey This is a lighter wintertime dinner that’s still comforting. Crispy broccolini and chickpeas are tossed with a thick, umami-packed Caesar dressing made with Parmesan, tahini, and dijon mustard. Get the Recipe 11 of 21 Sheet Pan Pierogies With Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Shallots, and Mustard Dressing It’s hard to beat a sheet pan dinner, and this one is far from ordinary, thanks to cheesy frozen pierogies, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a savory dill and mustard dressing drizzled over everything. Get the Recipe 12 of 21 Baby Lamb Chops With Mixed Olive Relish and Roasted Carrots Jennifer Causey Pick up frenched lamb chops to treat yourself to this easy (but fancy) weeknight dinner complete with lightly charred carrots and a savory olive-caper topping. Get the Recipe 13 of 21 Potato-Parsnip Latkes Add a hint of sweetness to a classic holiday meal by including apples and parsnips in shredded potato pancakes. Then top stacks of golden latkes with sour cream and honey. Get the Recipe Giftable Treats 14 of 21 Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies These cute shortbread treats look as good as they taste and get a seasonal spark from a few drops of peppermint extract. Get the Recipe 15 of 21 Herb and Cheese Crackers Making your own herby, buttery crackers is a guaranteed recipe for a memorable (not to mention delicious) holiday gift. Get the Recipe 16 of 21 Gingerbread Pretzel Popcorn If you love gingerbread cookies, you’ll want to make an extra-big batch of this caramel-coated, lightly spiced popcorn that gets a savory twist from chopped pretzels. Get the Recipe 17 of 21 Holiday Brigadeiros Give these four-ingredient Brazilian fudge balls a coating of shimmery sprinkles and they’re nearly–nearly–too pretty to eat. Get the Recipe 18 of 21 Salty Coffee Toffee Bars Layers of buttery crackers, gooey caramel, and beautifully swirled chocolate and butterscotch chips make these buzzy bars instant holiday winners. Get the Recipe 19 of 21 Mini Chocolate-Olive Oil Cakes Victor Protasio Break out your cutest miniature cake or loaf pans for these dense and fudgy one-bowl cakes that happen to be vegan. Get the Recipe 20 of 21 Apple Rugelach Victor Protasio Put a fruity spin on these traditional Jewish pastries by adding apple butter to the filling. Then top each swirled cookie with crunchy sparkling sugar to complete the party-ready look. Get the Recipe Brunch 21 of 21 Spiced Chocolate-Orange Pull-Apart Loaf Fred Hardy This soft and airy bread is a perfect holiday brunch treat, but don’t expect leftovers. Once guests get a whiff of the warming spices and surprise chocolate filling, it will go fast. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit