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National Winter Holidays Month

December LTO Ideas & Inspiration

Happy holidays! Your customers are in a festive mood—and ready to let someone else do the cooking. December is the ultimate month for holiday-themed LTOs filled with comforting flavors like roasted vegetables. See below for featured recipe ideas and time-saving products for the holiday season, National Winter Holidays Month and more.

December is also home to these notable culinary events:

December 7 Custom Card

December 7

National Fritters Day

December 13 Custom Card

December 13

National Brownie Day

December 19 Custom Card

December 19

National Spicy Guacamole Day

December 21 Custom Card

December 21

First Day of Winter

December 22 Custom Card

December 22

National Maple Syrup Day

December Featured Products

December Featured Recipes

Mezze Fries Platter with Hummus and Avocado Labneh Recipe Card
Mezze Fries Platter with Hummus and Avocado Labneh

If your patrons have been asking for more vegetarian options, here's the perfect platter featuring SIDEWINDERS™ Fries Junior Cuts, veggies, and olives. Delish!

Roasted Italian Vegetables Recipe Card
Roasted Italian Vegetables

You might wonder how a dish that seems so simple can be so flavorful and delicious. Trust us, with only a few ingredients and a little time in the oven, this plant-based dish is one you'll want to make again and again.

Rotisserie Chicken and Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe Card
Rotisserie Chicken and Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie

This easy to prepare recipe is the perfect offering as a take-and-heat family entrée. Pair it with a family-sized green salad for a complete meal your customers can enjoy at home.

Roasted BBQ Corn Salsa Recipe Card
Roasted BBQ Corn Salsa

Great as a side dish to grilled meats and fajitas. RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn and Peppers with chipotle chili and cilantro.

Pulled Pork Shepherd Mashed Pie Recipe Card
Pulled Pork Shepherd Mashed Pie

Need a comforting dish that tastes slow-cooked and works for your winter happy hour and holiday menus? This savory shepherd mashed pie may be just the thing.

Gratin of Brussels Sprouts Recipe Card
Gratin of Brussels Sprouts

This creamy gratin features Simplot Simple Goodness™ Brussels Sprouts in a velvety sauce of cream, eggs, nutmeg, garlic, and cheese, and baked to a golden and bubbly finish for a satisfying low-carb vegetable side dish.

Sweet Spicy Corn Fritters Recipe Card
Sweet Spicy Corn Fritters

The name says it all...except that these delectable little bites are habit-forming. Be ready to make a lot of these!

Filet Mignon Nachos Recipe Card
Filet Mignon Nachos

Looking to take your nacho game to the next level? We think marinated filet mignon, roasted poblano Mornay sauce and queso fresco crumbles may be just the way to do it.

Harissa Baby Bakers™ Skewers Recipe Card
Harissa Baby Bakers™ Skewers

These tender little "babies' have just the right amount of spice and a flavorful, crispy coating. Serve them up on your appetizer menu with a creamy, house-made sauce.

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