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The holiday season is upon us, which means parties, family gatherings, and lots of food.  Make this season memorable, more affordable, and even more environmentally friendly by using fresh in-season Arizona produce, meat, and dairy products in your holiday meals.  Here are some great ways to fill every holiday plate with what’s in season this month.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Vinaigrette

Beets

• Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad
• Beets with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley

Bok Choy

• Spicy Bok Choi with Garlic Sauce
• Stir Fried Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic

Broccoli

• Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza
• Broccoli, Corn, and Green Bean Saute

Brussels Sprouts

• Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
• Brussels Sprouts in Sherry Bacon Cream Sauce
  

Carrots

• Carrot, Leek, and Turnip Sauté
• Carrot Bread 

Clementines

• Duck Breast with Clementines and Tuscan Kale
• Chocolate Dipped Clementines

Grapefruit

• Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
• Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce

Green Onions/Scallions

• Meal in One Potatoes
• Artichoke Chicken Salad

Kohlrabi

• Cabbage and Kohlrabi Slaw
• Roasted Root Vegetable Medley

Leeks

• Chilled Potato, Beet, and Leek Soup
• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce

Lemons

• Lemon Spinach
• Rosemary Lemonade

Lettuce

• Grilled Romaine with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Green Salad

Oranges

• Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes
• Cool Arizona Melon Soup

Parsnips

• Peppery Parsnips
• Smashed Parsnips with Mascarpone Cheese

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Veggie Pizza

Rutabagas

• Carrot and Rutabaga Mash
• Pork Tenderloin with Root Veggies

Spinach

• Chicken Picatta
• Famer’s Favorite Salad

Sweet Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes in Adobo Sauce
• Southern Sweet Potatoes

Tangerines

• Spinach and Tangerine Salad
• Spicy Tangerine Beef

Turnips

• Turnip and Potato Patties
• Applesauce and Sage Glazed Pork Loin with Parsnips and Turnips

Related articles

• What’s in Season in November? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in October (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in September? (fillyourplate.org)