Seasonal Recipes

This bright and fresh strawberry spinach salad recipe with pecans is a family favorite! It's a wonderful salad that celebrates fresh strawberries—the salad is studded with them, and you'll also make a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. I highly recommend making this salad during strawberry season - which runs from April through July (peak months are May …

A truly great grazing board is the perfect way to wow guests at a dinner party or at your own Friday night cocktails and canapés extravaganza. These graze board ideas will help you construct your very epic board. When making a grazing board, keep a few things in mind, like balancing the flavor of cheeses, …

This healthy sweet potato bowl with rice, green curry, arugula, and a poached egg is a delicious brunch or lunch. This is one of my favorite lunches because it’s truly flavorful, comforting, and rich. This green curry sweet potato bowl is like a hug. You could certainly use any root vegetable in this recipe, but …

This shaved fennel and asparagus salad recipe combines quinoa, Manchego cheese, red onion, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s super refreshing and makes a great light lunch or side salad. For dinner, you can serve it with Baked Salmon with Lemon or alongside a heartier vegetable dish like roasted cauliflower. If you’ve never eaten asparagus raw …

These roasted grape crostinis are an easy and tasty appetizer recipe that is perfect for a dinner party! Roasted grapes are truly decadent! They are flavorful and juicy - the roasting time adds a level of sweetness that really elevates a dish. This roasted grape crostinis recipe is, of course, a wonderful way to enjoy …

This fresh tomato tart with mustard crème fraîche is a perfect appetizer or light lunch. This wonderful savory tart will be your new favorite summer recipe. The wholegrain mustard, chives, and crème fraîche pair beautifully with the juicy tomatoes and flaky pastry. This gorgeous tomato tart is so juicy and fresh. The crème fraîche and …

This watermelon, blueberry, and feta salad recipe is a fruity summer delight! The chopped mint and honey truly elevate this salad recipe. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. It can easily be made vegan if you sub out the feta. Red, White, and Blue Salad Variations This red white and blue salad is a perfect …

This easy radish cucumber salad recipe with dill and feta is a crunchy and fresh side. It's a perfect, easy side dish! It makes four side salad servings and is ready in just 10 minutes. This radish and cucumber salad is crunchy and delicious! It tastes so fresh and bright. The peppery radishes give it …

This easy strawberry cantaloupe salad recipe with a sweet mint and lime topping is wonderfully delicious. It's a perfect side dish for a summer dinner. It makes four side salad servings and is ready in just a few minutes. This salad is fruity and sweet! It's the best of summer fruit with juicy melon and …

This heart of palm salad with arugula, chicken, and hard-boiled eggs is an easy, flavorful main course for two people. It can easily be scaled up. It's a refreshing and healthy main course salad recipe that we think you'll love. What is Heart of Palm? Heart of palm is a vegetable that's harvested from the …

This creamy zucchini pasta recipe uses spiralized zucchini noodles and linguini noodles. It's a great way to enjoy summer zucchini. It has a rich, decadent sauce made from cream, butter, and lemon, brightened with fresh herbs. This delicious meal is ready in 25 minutes. This will be one of your family's favorite recipes! The creamy …

This French potato salad with green beans is a hearty side dish or a wonderful lunch. It's full of flavor, has velvety potatoes, a fresh punch from the green beans, and added substance from the hard-boiled eggs. Why You’ll Love this French Potato Salad This lovely recipe has similar flavor undertones to a Nicoise salad. …

August is a produce heavy month! It's high summer and a riot of flavor and color when it comes to fruit and veggies. Here's what's in season in the month of August. One important thing to note is that seasonality of produce is different between states, countries, and regions. This is primarily a seasonal guide …

This easy pumpkin spice oatmeal is ready in minutes. It's a healthy vegan and gluten-free breakfast. Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring! This recipe has great flavor from the pumpkin pie spice blend - it's perfect for fall or any other season when you want a delicious, warm breakfast. This pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is …

This lush chickpea curry recipe is surprisingly easy, has so much flavor, and is made in one pot.  If you enjoy Indian food, you'll love this easy chickpea curry recipe. It's made with a wonderful blend of simple ingredients like chickpeas, coconut milk, and spices, brightened up with baby spinach and lime juice. It's a …

These eggplant parmesan stacks are a delicious and healthier dinner recipe you're going to love. The eggplants get a wonderful crispy char from the grill and the meaty sauce is hearty and full of flavor. If you like eggplant parmesan, you'll love this deconstructed version of it - it's easier to make and still has …

These baked apples with oatmeal are a dessert recipe everyone will love. The spices, oats, nuts, and sugar combine for a delicious filling, and the apples become even sweeter while they bake. The best part of this recipe is the sauce. When the apples bake, they form a sauce (no extra steps needed!). It's caramel …

Have you tried cauliflower gnocchi before? Cauli gnocchi is gluten-free and surprisingly delicious! We've combined pesto, pepitas, spinach, and parmesan with cauliflower gnocchi for a super simple, 10-minute dinner recipe. It's ready in 10 minutes; we're not even kidding! This easy dinner recipe only takes 10 minutes to make. It's gluten-free, vegetarian, and delicious. It's …

This delicata squash tart is the coziest recipe - perfect for chilly nights when you want a flavorful veggie dish. Delicata squash is a winter squash with a delicate rind that doesn't need to be peeled before use, making it a stunning option for a tart. Why You Should Make This Delicata Squash Tart We …

This butternut squash pasta with toasted panko and sage is a creamy, delicious recipe. It's ready in less than 30 minutes, so it's a perfect weeknight meal! Sometimes you just need a pasta night! This pasta includes a good serving of butternut squash in the creamy sauce, making it a pasta dish you can feel …

Do you love pumpkin spice? This homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe is a delight! It's a healthier version of the coffee shop options, with significantly less sugar. Ingredients for a Pumpkin Spice Latte Here's what you'll need to make your own latte! *You can use either 1% milk or plant milk. We like using oat …

This blood orange whiskey sour is a delightful cocktail! It's sour and sweet and the best combination of flavors. It doesn't hurt that it's really pretty as well. This is a super easy cocktail to put together (just squeeze some citrus and shake it with a sweetener and whiskey!)., and it has lovely flavorful notes …

This pumpkin minestrone soup recipe is perfect for fall - it’s hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor. It features fresh pumpkin, butternut squash, red kidney beans, mirepoix, kale, and pancetta. It’s a perfect soup to make on the weekend and eat over several meals during the week. This pumpkin minestrone soup recipe is the coziest …

Stay cool and hydrated with this easy cantaloupe and cucumber salad recipe! It's a healthy and refreshing side dish or light lunch. It's ready in 15 minutes and keeps well in the fridge for a few hours, so you can make it in advance of a dinner party. This recipe makes two large side salad …

These baked zucchini fries with Cotija cheese are a healthier way to enjoy crispy, crunchy, veggie fries! It's also perfect for the time of year when we all start drowning in zucchini and summer squash. Not that I should complain about zucchini, it is endlessly versatile - it's great in pasta, soup, salad, or as …

This grilled peach and tomato salad recipe is total summer salad brilliance. It's juicy and delightful. Peaches are best in July and August and it really makes this salad extra special if you can make it with juicy summer peaches.  Because the tomatoes in this salad are left raw, it's best if they are vine-ripened, …

This simple salad of mangoes, avocados, and blueberries is easy to make and full of great flavor! The juicy mango pairs perfectly with the creamy avocado and the plump blueberries. This is a great, quick salad recipe. It highlights bright, fresh produce! If you love fruit-forward dishes, you’ll enjoy the unexpected flavor combination of this salad. …

This grilled zucchini and yogurt recipe is a delightful side dish. It's topped with dukkah, sumac, and mint. The flavors go together beautifully! It's fresh and bright and very exciting to serve. I'm going to address what I perceive maybe your concerns about this dish - namely, is it weird to put zucchini on top …

This bright, easy tomato salad is topped with a basil tarragon pesto and toasted pine nuts. It's truly delightful! This will be one of your favorite summer side dishes.  This easy tomato salad recipe works well with any type of tomato! While basil pesto is delicious, this salad is really elevated by the tarragon pesto. …

This spicy Thai grapefruit salad is bright and zesty with complementary flavors. It's a real showpiece for a dinner party! Punch it up with some rice noodles for a vegetarian main course or add in some ahi tuna to make a delicious poke bowl.  This glorious spring salad is colorful and delightfully delicious. The bright …

This strawberry tahini cake is surprisingly easy to whip up and has all the flavor! It's perfect for strawberry season and bursting with fresh strawberry goodness. This is a great snack cake and goes well with tea or coffee. It's strawberry season, and the berries couldn't taste any better! If you're not 100% sure these …

This cheerful Cara Cara orange Panzanella salad includes tomatoes, red onion, and arugula mixed with a little oil and breadcrumbs. It makes for a brilliant salad! Why You'll Love this Winter Panzanella Salad This beautiful citrus Panzanella salad is a bright and beautiful salad to serve in the winter. It's hearty enough to be a …

This butternut squash soup recipe is full of flavor! The roasted butternut squash combined with onions, apple, carrots, and plenty of spices makes for a deeply flavorful and hearty soup. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. This butternut squash soup recipe is the best - it's creamy, hearty, and healthy. It's a lighter butternut …

This delicious Cara Cara orange salmon and lentil bowl is an awesome, healthy weeknight meal. You're going to love how quick and easy it is to make. It's ready in about 20 minutes and full of flavor.  What are Cara Cara oranges? Have you ever tried Cara Cara oranges? They are absolutely delightful! They've got …

This recipe for roasted squash and grapes is an elegant and delicious side dish for the holidays or other special meals. I love the combination of the just charred Delicata squash and the juicy and rich flavor of the grapes. I've always enjoyed a roasted grape recipe, and this one does not disappoint!  Why You …

This orzo salad with shredded chicken, bell peppers, olives, and a wholegrain mustard dressing is such a wonderful lunch recipe! It’s so fresh and has a wonderful crunch from the bell peppers. This recipe is great for a potluck or a picnic, as it travels well.  This orzo chicken dish has awesome Mediterranean flavors—the tangy …

November produce is the best! Here's what's in season in November. There are some beautiful fruits and veggies in season this month that taste great and are easy to prepare. I've included a list to help you shop this month and linked some ideas for what to make with this month's seasonal produce. November Seasonal …

This rose apple tart recipe is a delicious way to celebrate apple season! This recipe is beautifully spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. It can be made in a pie plate, cast iron skillet, or tart pan. What’s Great about this Recipe This beautiful apple rose tart recipe is a show-stopping dessert for a fall …

This marbled chocolate pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for fall! It's so delicious and flavorful with all the spices, pumpkin, and cocoa powder. It's easier to make than you'd think and swirling it to create the marbled pattern is actually quite fun! The flavor of this pumpkin bread is the best. It's got pumpkin, cocoa, …

This slow cooker turkey pumpkin chili is a delicious, warming recipe for chilly fall nights. You are going to love this chili! This gorgeous pumpkin chili hits all the best flavor combos. Who knew turkey and pumpkin were such a good match?! What Makes This Pumpkin Chili Recipe Great This chili recipe is creamy, warm, …

These healthy pumpkin spice cookies are full of pumpkin, oatmeal, and spice! These cookies are fall in dessert form. They're lower in sugar than other pumpkin spice cookie recipes and can be made with or without the sugar drizzle.  Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Cookies These cookies have pumpkin + pumpkin spice in them - …

This roasted beet salad with goat cheese recipe hits so many delicious flavor notes! It's got crunchy pepitas, creamy goat cheese, earthy beets, and peppery arugula. It's a delightful salad that I know you'll enjoy.  Why You'll Love This Roasted Beet Salad This is such a great side dish. The roasted beets are phenomenal, and …