Festive yet easy recipes for a busy holiday month.

I got a karaoke machine for Christmas.

I had a glorious time and it was the perfect gift.

Overhead Shot: Multiple Ramekins Filled with 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée Sitting on a Plate Next to Two Spoons, a Table Napkin, and Another Ramekin with More Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

We are filling our tamales with pork and ared chile.

Here are the 10 recipes our readers clicked on most in December.

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

1.

Bowl of Masa (Tamales Dough) Next to a Plate with a Corn Husk Smeared with Masa Using the Back of the Spoon and a Plate with More Corn Husks

Simply Recipes / Ericka Sanchez

Simply Recipes / Ericka Sanchez

2.

This is her go-to masa recipe for tamales.

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

3.

A slice of blueberry cheesecake on a plate.

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

This one is studded with blueberries throughout and also topped with an easy blueberry sauce.

Simply Recipes / Dude that Cookz

4.

Make a double-batch for the busy week aheadyour future self and your unexpected holiday guests will thank you.

Casserole Dish of Cheeseburger Casserole with a Serving Already Served Using a Spoon at a Table Setting (a Plate with a Serving of Casserole, Bowl of Dry Parsley, a Table Napkin, and a Glass of Ice Water)

Simply Recipes / Dude that Cookz

Susy Villasuso / Simply Recipes

5.

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

6.

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Heres a Caesar salad for crunch-lovers.

Birria

Susy Villasuso / Simply Recipes

Its made with shaved Brussel sprouts (they’re in peak season right now!)

and toasted breadcrumbs tossed with lemon zest.

This recipe makes enough for a gathering or for keeping in the fridge as a quick lunch all week.

Serving of Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Lemony Breadcrumbs in a Bowl with a Fork Next to a Larger Bowl with More, a Bowl with Shredded Parmesan, and a Glass

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

7.

The recipe comes from writerMicah Sivasgrandmother, a daughter of Ukrainian immigrants.

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

8.

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup in a Large Pot with Some Raised Up Using a Wooden Spoon, and Surrounding the Pot, a Kitchen Linen and a Stack of Bowls with Utensils

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

The extra fat in heavy cream keeps the soup from curdling when added to the acidic tomatoes.

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

9.

Chicken Vesuvio

10.

Bowl of Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Garnished with Cilantro, Crema, and Jalapenos Surrounded by Little Bowls with Toppings (Jalapenos, Lime Wedges, Cotija, and Crema)

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Chicken Vesuvio in a Cast Iron Skillet

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Chicken Lasagna in a Casserole Dish with a Slice Missing

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas