Unfortunately, there are lots of states in America that are still dormant from producing peak season crops, especially the Midwest and most of the Northeastern states. Usually, around the end of March onward, we should be seeing more peak seasonal ingredients. Until then, keep warm folks!

Liven up your legs with a little balsamic and garlic. Yes, I'm talking chicken here! Kids love chicken legs, especially the KFC kind, however they are full of fat calories. Just by rubbing a little garlic and drizzling a little glaze on the chicken, it can go into the poultry hall of fame!

If you are looking for a new and delicious appetizer for game day, then you have to make these addicting Pesto Chicken Pastry Wheels. You can make ahead and bake for 20 minutes and serve with any marinara sauce for dipping. The guys are going to love them ladies, so make sure you have extra!

Bean soups are comforting and satisfying all on their own. However, you can certainly clear out your refrigerator by adding veggies, herbs and whatever you have left over from the holidays or last nights dinner into it. A healthy and nutritious soup with a great chunk of rustic Italian bread!

Knowing what is in season from month to month can help you choose the best, most flavorful produce there is. However, during the winter on the east coast, Midwest and some western states, peak offerings are scarce, although there may be seasonal ingredients in all regions...just ask your grocer.

Please follow the links below for quick access to delicious recipes.

Pork when cooked, is pretty tasteless except for whatever you put on the crust. So, sometimes we need to give some of our ingredients a little love by enhancing the flavor of the meat. This stuffed pork loin recipe has a red and green stuffing to highlight Christmas, which tastes divine!

Sometimes you may be looking to change up the look of your potatoes, and if so, try this Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Herbs and Onions recipe. They are creamy, take no time to roast and the herbs add such a sensational aroma to the kitchen. This recipe is delicious, so please! Make Extra!

If you live in the warmer climates of the United States or other tropical parts of the world, then Guava trees would be commonplace. But, did you know that the little Guava fruit is actually in that classification of a Superfruit. There are several varieties and it makes great jelly!

Check out the American regions on this peak produce list for December. There are many states right now which are dormant of growth - is yours one of them?