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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto with Tomato Basil Salad

August 28, 2024 By Rachel Leave a Comment

plate of sun dried tomato risotto with tomato basil salad

Indulge in this deliciously creamy risotto, perfectly paired with a refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy comfort food in the cool indoors or just looking to mix it up, this dish is a must-try!

Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, comfort food, Italian, parmesan-reggiano, risotto, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, tomato, Vegetarian, white wine

Thank You, Readers!

August 28, 2024 By Rachel 1 Comment

A little about where I’ve been the past couple of years…

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: about, blogging, Thank You

Party Sized Green Beans Almondine (Amandine)

December 14, 2023 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Plate of Green Beans Almondine

Hosting a holiday dinner? This party-sized recipe for a delicious, traditional crowd pleaser will be a hit, no matter the season!

Filed Under: Christmas, Dietary Needs, Garlic, Green Beans, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Shallots, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, Christmas, family sized, Green Beans, Holiday, Lemon, party sized, Shallots, side dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Cream Chipped Beef and Toast

September 6, 2023 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Plate of Creamed Chipped Beef and Toast

Ready to make your own culinary memories? Whip up a batch of this classic comfort food and discover how it can become a cherished tradition in your family’s repertoire.

Filed Under: Beef, Breakfasts, Brunch, Easy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Specific Audiences Tagged With: Beef, Breakfast, Brunch, cream, dried beef, toast

Spaghetti Squash Fritters

October 27, 2022 By Rachel Leave a Comment

spaghetti-squash-fritters

Forget the marinara… These fritters are the perfect way to transform your spaghetti squash into something fun, flavorful, and totally unique!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Squash Tagged With: cheddar cheese, Chives, Dip, Fall, fritter, parmesan cheese, Sour Cream, spaghetti squash, Vegetarian

Aloo Beans: Green Beans & Curry

September 12, 2022 By Rachel 6 Comments

With hints of cumin, coriander, and cardamom, this dish has a warm, aromatic flavor that’s sure to spice up your green bean routine!

Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Green Beans, Indian, Meal Types, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Specific Audiences, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Curry, garam masala, Green Beans, Potatoes, side dish, Vegetarian

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

May 7, 2022 By Rachel Leave a Comment

banana chocolate chip muffin on a plate

Transform those brown, overripe bananas into a wonderfully tasty treat with this easy muffin recipe that’s bound to be a hit!

Filed Under: Baking, Bananas, Breakfasts, Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian Tagged With: baking, banana, Breakfast, Chocolate, Dessert, muffins, over ripe bananas

Very Veggie Mushroom Ravioli

March 20, 2022 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Veggie Mushroom Ravioli

Although the product of a hard time, this simple, delicious recipe provides a whole lot of comfort and flavor.

Filed Under: Carrots, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Easy, Entree, Entrees, Meal Types, Mushrooms, Onions, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Carrots, dinner, Easy Recipe, Italian American, onion, pasta, Peppers, ravioli, Zucchini

Rosemary Parmesan Dipping Crostini

December 30, 2021 By Rachel 2 Comments

Rosemary Parmesan Dipping Crostini

Make your party dips and spreads shine this holiday season with this savory and delicious homemade crostini!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Baking, Cheese, Christmas, Easy, Holidays, New Year's Day, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Bread, Crostini, Olive Oil, Parmesan, rosemarry

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

December 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This zesty appetizer is great at summer picnics, but its festive color also makes it perfect for your Christmas or New Year’s party!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas, Dip, Olive Oil, Picnic, Quick and Easy, Roasted Red Pepper

Harvest Butternut Rice Pilaf

December 19, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash

With a flavor profile similar to holiday stuffing, this hearty and healthy dish is a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey!

Filed Under: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberry, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, Whole Grain, wild rice

Teriyaki and Pineapple Chicken Meatball Kebabs

August 18, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Teriyaki and Pineapple Chicken Meatball Kebabs

Back-to-school time can be busy and stressful. Might as well make dinner a snap with this easy, sweet-and-savory recipe with a tropical vibe.

Filed Under: Chicken, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Entrees, Fruits, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Peppers, Pineapple, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegetables Tagged With: Chicken, green peppers, Grilling, kebabs, meatballs, pineapple, Red Peppers, semi homemade, Teriyaki

Pesto Orzo and Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

July 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

This mouthwatering pasta salad is not only easy to make, but it’s flavorful enough for a potluck and healthy enough for a weeknight meal!

Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Cheese, Corn, Cucumbers, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Corn, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Mozzarella, Orzo, pasta salad, Pesto, picnic side, Salad

Loaded Skillet Mexican Street Corn

July 1, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Loaded Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Embrace the warm and spicy side of summer with this quick and easy one-pot dish that’ll take your palate south of the border!

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Cheese, Cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Mexican, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, Cilantro, cojita cheese, Corn, mayonnaise, Mexican, red onion, side, skillet, Sour Cream, street corn

Loaded Creamy Chicken and Poblano Enchiladas

June 18, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Loaded Creamy Chicken and Poblano Enchiladas

This easy and delicious Tex-Mex comfort dish is the perfect mix of spice and creaminess!

Filed Under: Chicken, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Entree, Entrees, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Mexican, Recipes, Specific Audiences Tagged With: Casserole, Chicken, Corn, Cream Cheese, Creamy, enchiladas, Mexican, poblano

No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

May 3, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

No Fry Fried Ice Cream

No-Fry Fried Ice Cream – If you love the fried version of this classic Mexican dessert, you just might love this version even more! Two secret ingredients make all the difference…

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Mexican, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: chocolate sauce, Cinco de Mayo, corn flakes, Dessert, Honey, ice cream, Make Ahead, Mexican, no-fry, vanilla bean

Creamy Chicken and Egg Noodles

April 30, 2021 By Rachel 1 Comment

Creamy Chicken Egg Noodles

Perfect for the whole family, this easy, one-pot weeknight meal combines subtle flavors that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy!

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Carrots, celery, Chicken, Corn, Easy, Entree, Entrees, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegetables Tagged With: celery, Chicken, Corn, Creamy, Easy Recipe, egg noodles, entree, Family Friendly, Weeknight Dinner

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Mints (Wedding Mints)

April 3, 2021 By Rachel 1 Comment

How to Make Cream Cheese Mints

Packed full of minty flavor, these happy little pastel-colored morsels are as simple and easy to make as they are to eat!

Filed Under: Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easter, Easy, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: cooking with kids, Cream Cheese, Dessert, mints, soft, wedding mints

Chili Apricot Kielbasa

March 7, 2021 By Rachel 2 Comments

Chili Apricot Kielbasa

Made using only three ingredients, this quick, no-fuss Asian-American fusion meal will be a sweet and tangy comfort on a busy weeknight!

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Apricots, Beef, Broccoli, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Entree, Entrees, Fruits, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Turkey, Vegetables Tagged With: asian fusion, Beef, chili sauce, Easy, kielbasa, Pork, Quick, sweet, Weeknight Dinner

Chocolate and Real Strawberry Puppy Love Chow

February 12, 2021 By Rachel 1 Comment

Chocolate and Real Strawberry Puppy Love Chow

The pink hue of real strawberries gives a special Valentine’s Day twist to this classic sweet treat!

Filed Under: Baking, Dessert, Desserts, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Strawberries, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian Tagged With: chex, Chex Mix, Chocolate, Dessert, freeze-dried strawberries, natural coloring, pink, real strawberries, Valentine's Day

Cheddar Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup

January 24, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cheddar Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup

Get your veggies and your comfort food fix at the same time with this hot, creamy, and wonderfully flavorful soup!

Filed Under: Cauliflower, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Soups, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Carrots, Cauliflower, cheddar cheese, Creamy, Garlic, soup, Vegetarian

Happy New Year From Simple Seasonal!

January 1, 2021 By Rachel 1 Comment

As we begin 2021, I just wanted to check in with my readers to share what’s been happening during this crazy year full of unexpected twists.

Filed Under: Blogging

Creamy Pearl Onion au Gratin

December 31, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Creamy Pearl Onion au Gratin

This rich, creamy side with its tasty brown crust is the perfect accompaniment for your next holiday meal!

Filed Under: Cheese, Christmas, Dietary Needs, Fall, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Onions, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: au Gratin, Christmas, Cream Sauce, Holiday Side, Nutmeg, pearl onions, side dish, Thanksgiving, thyme

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

December 20, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cranberry Christmas Tree Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches

This fun Christmas appetizer is creamy, tangy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a cute little bite-sized sandwich!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fruits, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas party, Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Holiday, pinwheel, Sandwich, spinach wrap, toothpick

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Hi, I'm Rachel! Welcome to Simple Seasonal, a resource for simple, healthful, and delicious recipes that help you make the most of seasonal produce from your local farmer's market, CSA, or home garden. Simple Seasonal is committed to a whole foods diet. With an occasional cookie... ;)


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