Recipes using seasonal produce
I like to use fruits and vegetables when they are in season as much as I can. They usually have the best flavor during their peak seasons.
Cooking with seasonal produce also helps me meal plan. I pick one vegetable or fruit each week to focus on and then find a whole bunch of recipes to try. I announce the selected ingredient to everyone, which creates some fun around it.
The recipes that make the final cut, which I share with you, are generally healthy-ish. Some recipes are quick and easy, others have a few more steps for nights you have more time to cook.
They all have pretty accessible ingredients, and if I use something unique, it's for a good reason (which is explained in the recipe). Most recipe posts also include sections about the featured produce so you know what to look for when buying it, or how to best use it in the recipe.
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do!
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Candied orange peels (even less bitter!)
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Orange chicken sauce
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Zucchini bread mini loaves (6 flavor variations)
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20 Zucchini bread recipes (& other baked goods)
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Roasted butternut squash soup with bacon
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Nasturtium vinegar
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Chive blossom vinegar (and how long to infuse it)
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Homemade oatmeal fig bars with fresh figs
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Kale and lentil salad with sausage
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Peach arugula salad with raspberry dressing
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Stone fruit salad with goat cheese
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Strawberry spinach salad with avocado-peppercorn dressing
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Strawberry salad dressing with poppy seeds
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Summer Cobb salad with corn & blueberries
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Chinese chicken salad with fresh mandarin oranges
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Salad with edible flowers, lemon, and couscous
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Pomegranate recipes [fall + winter collection]
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Winter Caesar salad with kale & hazelnuts
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Maple bacon scones from Eat Delicious
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Arugula steak salad with pomegranate dressing
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Blackberry recipes: from cocktails to BBQs
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Blackberry vinaigrette with basil
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Caesar salad with tomatoes & homemade croutons
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75+ peach recipes & flavor pairings
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Pan seared pork chops with peaches
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Baked apple cider donuts (with apple sugar)
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Blueberry swirl muffins
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Split pea soup with ham & (extra) root vegetables
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Fresh corn fritters (quick, easy & cheesy)
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Scallops with corn risotto
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Strawberry bread with chocolate chips
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Cornbread with jalapenos & cheddar
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Nasturtium pesto
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Sweet onion vinaigrette with roasted garlic
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Dutch apple pie (with a French cookie crust)
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Thanksgiving menu + make ahead recipes
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Recipes for September: seasonal fruit
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Easy homemade caramel apples
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How to make apple butter & recipe for canning
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How to make crisp apple chips
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Picnic sandwich with asparagus and goat cheese
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Nasturtium pesto pasta with asparagus