A handy guide of which fruits and nuts, and vegetables and herbs are available to cook with seasonally in December, for both southern and northern hemispheres.

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Fruit and Nuts: Southern Hemisphere

Blackberries
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Blackberry Whisky on Olive • Blackberry Pie Bars by The Novice Chef • Blackberry Fool by Jamie Oliver

Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Salad by Food Daydreaming • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Take a Megabite • Blueberry Mojito by The Novice Chef

Cherries
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Morello Cherry Spoon Sweet by Maggie Beer • Cherry Ripe Bites by Martyna Angell • German Cherry Streusel by Brigitte Hafner

Gooseberry
Gooseberry

Green Gooseberry Jam with Elderflower by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall • Gooseberry Fool by Mary Berry • Brown Butter Gooseberry Tart by Top with Cinnamon

Honeydew
Honeydew

Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca with Lime by Recipes to Nourish • Honeydew Salsa by Sweet Life Bake • Honeydew Ripple Ice Cream by Olivia Andrews

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Gremolata by Food Daydreaming • Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary by Phoebe Wood • Lemon Magic Cake by Jo Cooks

Limes

Easy Limeade by Add a Pinch • Lime Chicken by Recipe Tin Eats • Lime Bars by Rock Recipes

Lychees

Lychee Ceviche by Love & Olive Oil • Chicken and Lychee Green Curry by Every Last Bite • Mango Lychee Pudding by Spoonful Passion

Mangoes

Coconut Rice Salad with Green Mango by Food Daydreaming • Mango Chicken Curry by Elise Bauer • Mango Crumb Bars by Joyous Apron

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Sweet and Savoury Glazed Orange Tofu by the Vegan Atlas • Sicilian Whole Orange Cake by Christina’s Cucina • French Orange Tart by A Baking Journey

Papaya

Coconut Papaya Smoothie by Minimalist Baker • Green Papaya Salad by Recipe Tin Eats • Tamarind Pork Meatballs with Papaya Salsa by Janine Ratcliffe

Passionfruits

Passionfruit and Mint Cooler by White on Rice Couple • Passionfruit Mousse by Olivia’s Cuisine • Chocolate Passionfruit Brownies by Wholesome Patisserie

Peaches

Peach Galette with Sour Cream Pastry by Food Daydreaming • Peach Cobbler by Tastes Better from Scratch • 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt by Just a Taste

Pomelo

Vietnamese Gỏi Salad with Prawns, Tofu and Pomelo by Food Daydreaming • Pomelo Citrus Bars by Megan Gordon • Punto Pomelo by Cyrus Keyhari

Red currants
Red Currants

Drink: Red Current Lemonade by Katy Keck • Dessert: Red Current Yogurt Cakes by Crumb • Something Different: Red Current Clafoutis by A Cozy Kitchen

Cantaloupe

Rockmelon Drink by Not Quite Nigella • Grilled Rockmelon with Feta by Stefano de Pieri • Rockmelon Passionfruit Mousse by AWW Food

Starfruit

Star Fruit Pickle by Raksha’s Kitchen • Star Fruit, Ginger and Lemon Tea by My Delicious Blog • Star Fruit with Coconut-Sugar Sauce and Sago Pudding by Lynne Mullins

Strawberries

Strawberry Shortcakes by Food Daydreaming • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars by Well Plated by Erin • Strawberry Sauce by Natasha’s Kitchen

Tamarillo
Tamarillo

Dinner: NZ Woman’s Weekly’s Sesame Pork with Tamarillo and Ginger Chutney • Dessert: Jess Sly’s Poached Tamarillos in Honey and Vanilla Syrup • Something Different: Delicious’ Baked Ricotta with Poached Tamarillos

Watermelon

Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers by Sabrina Ghayour • Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad by Nigella Lawson • Watermelon Steak by Live, Eat, Learn

Vegetables and Herbs: Southern Hemisphere

Basil

Basil Lemonade by Dominic Smith • Lemon Basil Chicken by Well Plated by Erin • Lime Basil Bundt Cake by The Spiced Life

Bean Sprouts
Bean sprouts

Beansprout Stir Fry by Omnivore’s Cookbook • Miso Beansprout Rolls by Sara Buenfeld • Beansprout Salad by Just One Cookbook

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Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry

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Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver

Chillies
Chillies

Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) by Food Daydreaming • Easy Quick Pickled Chillies by Simply Delicious • Hot Red Chilli Sauce by Rick Stein

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Sushi Cake by Food Daydreaming • Cucumber salad à la Xi’an Impression by Yotam Ottolenghi • Chilled Cucumber, Dill and Yogurt Soup by Olive Magazine

Daikon

Daikon Radish Salad by My Korean Kitchen • Fried Daikon Balls by Honest Food Talks • Simmered Daikon Radish with Chicken in Yuzu Sauce by I Heart Umami

Dill
Dill

Lemon Dill Dressing by The Café Sucre Farine • Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs by Damn Delicious • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce by Sheela Prakash

Eggplant
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Garlic and Herb Grilled Eggplant by Every Last Bite • Nasu Dengaku by Pickled Plum • Eggplant, Mozzarella and Saffron Rice Bake by Katrina Meynink

Lemongrass
Lemongrass

Lemongrass Mojito by Jamie Oliver • Poached Prawn with Lemongrass and Lime by Adam Liaw • Lemongrass Chicken Thighs by The Modern Proper

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Vietnamese Coconut Pancakes (Banh Xeo) on Food Daydreaming • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps by Katie Webster • Vegan Grilled Lettuce by Lucy and Lentils

Mint
Mint

Summer Tomato Spaghetti with Burrata by Food Daydreaming • Garlic and Mint Chicken Breasts by Better Homes and Garden • Pukka Pineapple with Bashed-Up Mint Sugar by Jamie Oliver

Onions

Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • White Onion, Chive and Sweet Vinegar Salad by O Tama Carey • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Onion Bombs by Noshing with the Nolands

Oregano
Oregano

Oregano, Rosemary and Marjoram Vinegar by EatingWell Test Kitchen • Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Oregano, and Garlicky Breadcrumbs by Nourish and Fete • Chicken with Oregano Dressing by the Innocent Bystander restaurant

Parsley

Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Parsley Yogurt Sauce by Sweet Caramel Sunday • Summer Parsley Salad by Shira McDermott

Snow-Peas

Quick Sesame Snow Peas by Faith Durand • Snow Pea Salad by Salads with Anastasia • Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Shiitakes and Ginger by Andrea Reusing

Spinach

Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team

Spring-Onions

Skillet Scallions by Edna Lewis • Carrot and Beet Salad with Scallion Emulsion by Country Grocer • Egg Pizza with Scallions by A Couple Cooks

Sugar-Snap-Peas

Buttery Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas by Café Delites  • Roasted Sugar Snap Peas by Easy Weeknight Recipes  • Thai Chicken Parcel with Sugar Snap Peas and Rice by Lucy Netherton

Corn

Creamed Corn with Bacon by Michael Symon • Crispy Corn by Swasthi’s Recipes • Simple Summer Corn Soup by Minimalist Baker

Thyme
Thyme

Green Olive and Thyme Focaccia on Food Daydreaming • Savory Garlic and Thyme Buttermilk Biscuits by Foodness Gracious • Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme by Anna Banana

Tomatoes

Roasted Tomato, Coriander and Noodle Soup by Food Daydreaming • Green Tomato Salsa Verde by Wonky Wonderful • Roasted tomatoes with Fontina and Thyme by Healthy Green Kitchen

Watercress

Japanese Watercress Salad by Pickled Plum • Stir-Fried Watercress and Baby Tatsoi by Caroline Griffiths and Vicki Valsamis • Watercress Soup with Zucchini and Turmeric by My Parisian Kitchen

Fruit and Nuts: Northern Hemisphere

Brazil Nuts
Brazil Nuts

Snack: Chocolate and Brazil Nut No-Bake Energy Bites by The Toasted Pine Nut • Dinner: Chicken with Pomegranate and Brazil Nuts by Miriam Nice • Sweet: Brazil Nut and Almond Brittle by Sarah Hobbs

Chestnuts

Chestnut Butter by Cooking on the Weekends • Chestnut Hummus with Herbed Pita Chips by Busy in Brooklyn • Chestnut Mousse Cake with Sour Cherries by Somewhere Over the Kitchen

Clementines

My Clementine Cocktail by Patricia Richards • Super Soft Clementine Sugar Cookies by Comfort of Cooking • Clementine Cake by Nigella Lawson

Cranberries
Cranberries

Cranberry, Port and Orange Sauce by Kaylee Newton • Blue Cheese, Cranberry, and Turkey Bundles by Half Baked Harvest • Cranberry Orange Muffins by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Dates
Dates

Savoury Date and Feta Tart on Food to Love • Stuffed Dates Eight Ways by Cardamom and Tea • Raw Date Brownies by Family Food on the Table

Grapefruits
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Baked Grapefruit with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon by Not enough Cinnamon • Grapefruit Greek Yogurt Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction • Rosemary-Grapefruit Margarita by Erin Alexander 

Guava

Guava Agua Fresca by Mama Latina Tips • Indian Guava Cheese by Petrina Verma Sarkar • Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry by Ruth Cousineau 

Kiwi Fruit

Feijoa and Kiwi Fruit Jelly by Food Daydreaming • Spinach Salad with Berries, Kiwi and Goat’s Cheese by Heather Homemade • Kiwi Coconut Popsicles by Sugary and Buttery

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Gremolata by Food Daydreaming • Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary by Phoebe Wood • Lemon Magic Cake by Jo Cooks

Limes

Easy Limeade by Add a Pinch • Lime Chicken by Recipe Tin Eats • Lime Bars by Rock Recipes

Mandarins
Mandarins

Mandarin Marmalade by AWW Food • Warm Mandarin Pudding by O Tama Carey • Mandarin and Almond Cake by 4 Ingredients

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Sweet and Savoury Glazed Orange Tofu by the Vegan Atlas • Sicilian Whole Orange Cake by Christina’s Cucina • French Orange Tart by A Baking Journey

Pears

Apple and Pear Pancakes by Raisin and Fig • Baked Goat’s Cheese Salad by Dalia’s Kitchen • Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Tart by Disturbingly Delicious

Persimmons

Honey-Baked Persimmons with Candied Walnuts and Mascarpone by The Kiwi Cook • Persimmon Bread by Proportional Plate • Persimmon Cookies by Two Peas and their Pod

Rhubarb
Rhubarb

Rhubarb Custard Cake by Claire Saffitz • Vegan and Gluten Free Rhubarb Crisp by The Bonjon Gourmet • Savoury Rhubarb and Cinnamon Red Lentil Curry by Lowly Food

Tangerines

Tangerine and Strawberry Sangria by Something New for Dinner • Tangerine Garlic Chicken by Savoring Italy • Tangerine Sorbet by David Lebovitz

Vegetables and Herbs: Northern Hemisphere

Artichokes

Easy Baked Artichokes by Ocean Mist Farms • Braised Artichokes by Maggie Beer • Artichoke, Spinach and Cheese Pie by Janine Ratcliffe

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Borscht by Adam Bush • Raw Beetroot Salad by Jamie Oliver • Beetroot Fritters with Soured Cream and Salmon Tartare by Diana Henry

Cauliflower
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Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Chowder by Spoon Fork Bacon • Triple-Cheese Cauliflower by Lisa Featherby

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Simple Celery Soup by Feasting at Home • Braised Celery by Sprinkles and Sprouts • Celery Alla Parmigiana by Jamie Oliver

Chicory

Cicoria e Fagioli (Chicory and Beans) by Memorie di Angelina • Chicory Polpette (Polpette di Cicoria) by Paola Bacchia • Chicory Gratin on Olive

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Southern-Style Collard Greens by Nancy Terrell • Slow Cooker Collard Greens by The Magical Slow Cooker • Collard Greens with Pancetta, Ham and Beans by Keeping it Simple Blog

Endives
Endives

Endive Salad with Pistachio, Taleggio, Apple and Montasio by Anthony Musarra • Braised Belgian Endive by Edible Communities • Anchovies and Endive by La Cucina Italiana

Ginger

Fresh Ginger Tea by Cookie and Kate • Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken by Budget Bytes • Ahi Poke Bowls with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette by Cooking and Beer

Kale

Chicken Broth with Kale, Quinoa and Preserved Lemon by Shannon Harley • Salmon Burgers with Kale Salsa by Miriam Nice • Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast

Leeks

Curried Leek and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs by Adam Bush • Buttered Leeks by Good Food Team • Cheesy Baked Leeks with Ham by The Delicious Food Team

Mushrooms

Spaghetti Alfredo with Mushrooms and Peas by Food Daydreaming • Philly Cheese Steak Skillet by The Modern Proper • Mushroom Risotto by Olive Magazine

Onions

Mushroom and Cauliflower Gratin on Food Daydreaming • White Onion, Chive and Sweet Vinegar Salad by O Tama Carey • BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Onion Bombs by Noshing with the Nolands

Pan-Roasted Shishito Peppers by The Bettered Blondie • Stuffed Poblano Peppers by The Recipe Critic • Baked Jalapeño Poppers by Food, Folk and Fun

New Potatoes

Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Tortilla) by Food Daydreaming • Gujarati Potatoes by Daisy Rajan • Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites by The Comfort of Cooking

Butternut Pumpkin

Roasted Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds by My Life Cookbook • Maple Glazed Omelette Filled with Pumpkin Risotto by Full of Plants • Pumpkin Chickpea Chili by Give it some Thyme

Arugula

Rocket and Broccoli Soup by Another Food Blogger • Roasted Mushrooms with Rocket Pesto by Delicious Magazine • Pizza with Prosciutto and Rocket by Olive Magazine

Shallots

Shallot Garlic Mushroom by The Mediterranean Dish • Roasted Shallots by Greedy Gourmet • Shallot, Onion and Chive Tart by Paul Hollywood 

Spinach

Parmesan Broth Minestrone with Pistou by Food Daydreaming • Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach by Carolyn Casner • Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Curry by the Good Food Team

Swedes

Ultimate Buttery Swede Mash by Vegan Punks • Swede Soup by Greedy Courmet • Swede and Kumara Bake on AWW Food

Sweet-Potatoes

Lentil Tahini Sweet Potato Salad by The Full Helping • Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes by Minimalist Baker • Mushroom-Sweet Potato Moussaka by Mark Bittman

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard with Ginger by Luci’s Morsels • Almond-Garlic Swiss Chard by Mark Driskill • Swiss Chard with Cannellini Beans by May I have that recipe?

Turnips

Sweet and Spicy Turnips by Matt and Lentil Purbrick • Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary Honey Butter by It’s a Veg World After All • Turnip Tartiflette by Sophie Godwin

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