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Sweet Potato and Gouda Quesadillas

February 28, 2016 By Rachel 20 Comments

Sweet Potato and Gouda Quesadillas

Banish the winter blues with these bright, festive, and delicious quesadillas. Full of cheesy, tangy flavor, they’re also packed with nutritious seasonal veggies!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Garlic, Kale, Onions, Recipes, Super Bowl Sunday, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Balsamic Reduction, Caramelized Onions, gouda, Kale, quesadilla, Roasted Garlic, rosemary, Sweet Potato, tortilla, Vegetarian

21 Reasons You Should Join a CSA

February 25, 2016 By Rachel 19 Comments

love your local farm and CSA

Celebrate National CSA Day with Simple Seasonal and join the growing movement to bring agriculture back to your local community.

Filed Under: Farm to Table, Food Education Tagged With: chemical-free cooking, community supported agriculture, crop share, CSA, CSA farms, Farmer's Market, local agriculture, local farmer

Crock-Pot Vegetable Chili

February 22, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Crock-Pot Vegetable Chili

This thick and naturally sweet and savory Crock-Pot Vegetarian Chili makes for some easy, healthy weeknight comfort food!

Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Dairy-Free, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, One Pot, Peppers, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Tomatoes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: Butternut Squash, Chili, Crock Pot, slow cooker, Vegetarian

Skillet Honey Cornbread

February 20, 2016 By Rachel 14 Comments

Skilled Honey Cornbread

Raw, local honey made using sustainable methods is the secret to this quick, easy, and oh-so-good cornbread recipe.

Filed Under: Corn, Dairy-Free, Easy, Fall, Honey, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: baking, beekeeping, cast iron, Corn, cornbread, creamed corn, Easy, Honey, semi homemade, sustainability, Vegetarian

Opal Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw

February 19, 2016 By Rachel 9 Comments

Opal Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw

This bright and unique salad adds a splash of color to your winter table. It’s creamy, crunchy, and perfect for pairing with your spicy winter soups.

Filed Under: Apples, Cabbage, Easy, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Apples, cheddar cheese, CSA farms, Currants, opal apples, Red Cabbage, Slaw, Sunflower Seeds, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Red Lentil Soup

February 16, 2016 By Rachel 6 Comments

Red Lentil Soup

Dream of warm and distant lands as you take in the exotic aromas of this sweet and savory, lightly curried winter soup.

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Soups, Spring, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Cilantro, Curry, Easy, Healthy, Honey, Moroccan, red lentils, soup, tomato, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Maple Sweet Potato Chicken Meatballs

February 11, 2016 By Rachel 20 Comments

Maple Sweet Potato Chicken Meatballs

Struggling with picky eaters who don’t like their veggies? These savory meatballs are healthier than you think, and smothered in a sweet, sticky, maple glaze. The fact that they’re loaded with vegetables can be just between us…

Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, One Pot, Recipes, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tatsoi, Winter Tagged With: Appetizer, Baked, cast iron, Cinnamon, maple, meatballs, picky eaters, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Tatsoi, Whole Foods

Warm Butternut, Red Cabbage, Quinoa, and Almond Salad

February 7, 2016 By Rachel 12 Comments

warm-butternut-red-cabbage-quinoa-almond-salad

This warm winter salad combines filling and colorful vegetables to create a meal that will satisfy and restore your natural glow!

Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Onions, Recipes, Salads, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: Almond, Butternut, maple syrup, Parsley, Quinoa, Red Cabbage, red onion, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Lobster Linguine in Blushing Saffron Sauce

February 3, 2016 By Rachel 32 Comments

Lobster Linguine in Blushing Saffron Sauce

Nothing says romance like fresh lobster and pasta in a creamy blush sauce. This Valentine’s Day, treat your lover to this decadent, aromatic, and romantic dish.

Filed Under: Entrees, Fall, Italian, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Spring, Valentine's Day, Winter Tagged With: blush sauce, Cream Sauce, linguine, lobster, pasta, Saffron, seafood, Shallots, Valentine's Day, white wine

Chocolate Flourless Cake with Raspberry Sauce

January 31, 2016 By Rachel 23 Comments

Chocolate Flourless Cake with Raspberry Sauce

If you can’t make it out for a Valentine’s Day dinner, this chocolate flourless cake with raspberry sauce will make for an evening of well-planned hedonism!

Filed Under: Chocolate, Desserts, Raspberries, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Winter Tagged With: cake, Chocolate, Dessert, flourless, Gluten-Free, raspberry, rich, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, whipped cream

Honey Walnut Red Beet Hummus

January 28, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Honey Walnut Red Beet Hummus

Tame those earthy red beets with this sweet, nutty, and nutritious hummus recipe. It’s a colorful winter treat that won’t disappoint!

Filed Under: Beets, Dairy-Free, Garbanzo Beans, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Snacks, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Blue Cheese, Chickpeas, Garbanzo Beans, Healthy, Honey, Hummus, Red Beets, snack, Walnut, Wheat Crackers

No-Sew Toy Felt Cupcakes and Recipe Roundup

January 24, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

No-Sew Toy Felt Cupcakes

Do you like to play with your food? Then you’ll love this creative cupcake craft. Simple and inexpensive, it’s a great accompaniment to those Valentine’s Day gifts!

Filed Under: Kid-Friendly, Playing With Food, Valentine's Day Tagged With: budget friendly, cheap, craft, cupcakes, felt, How To, Kids, no-sew, play food, recipe round-up, Valentine's Day

All About Blue Hubbard Squash

January 23, 2016 By Rachel 85 Comments

About Blue Hubbard Squash

Have you tried blue hubbard squash yet? This helpful guide will teach you everything you need to know about this sweet, nutty member of the squash family – including how to prep and cooking tips.

Filed Under: Blue Hubbard Squash, Fall, Farm to Table, How To, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: about, Blue Hubbard, blue hubbard squash, CSA, CSA Vegetable, How To, Squash, Winter Squash

Blue Hubbard Torchetti with Pancetta and Sage

January 18, 2016 By Rachel 11 Comments

Blue Hubbard Torchetti with Pancetta and Sage

Sweet, savory blue hubbard squash steals the show in this quick and easy pasta dish. It’s the perfect balance of elegance and winter comfort food.

Filed Under: Blue Hubbard Squash, Entrees, Italian, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: blue hubbard squash, fontina, Italian, pasta, Quick and Easy, red onion, sage, torchetti, white wine, Winter Squash

Sticky Chipotle Cauliflower Wings

January 16, 2016 By Rachel 30 Comments

Sticky Chipotle Cauliflower Wings

Finally, an appetizer that lets you stuff your face without the guilt! These sticky chipotle cauliflower wings are the healthy, low-fat way to cure your junk food cravings!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cauliflower, Dairy-Free, Fall, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Super Bowl Sunday, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Avocado, Baked, Cauliflower, Chipotle, Cilantro, Game Day, Honey, Spicy, Tex-Mex, vegan directions, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Avocado Lime Yogurt Dipping Dressing

January 13, 2016 By Rachel 30 Comments

Avocado Lime Yogurt Dipping Dressing

If you love smothering veggie sticks or wings in thick, creamy dressing – but don’t love the excess fat and calories – this luscious, vitamin-rich dip is for you!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Avocado, Cinco de Mayo, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Lime, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Super Bowl Sunday, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: avacado, Cilantro, Creamy, Dip, Greek Yogurt, Light, Lime, vegan directions, Vegetarian, veggie dip

Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice

January 11, 2016 By Rachel 22 Comments

Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Simple, hearty, healthy, flavorful, familiar, and cheesy, with easy cleanup? Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice may just be the perfect winter recipe!

Filed Under: Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Italian, Kid-Friendly, One Pot, Recipes, Tomatoes, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: cheese, Chicken, Easy, Gluten-Free, mozarella, One Pot Meals, tomato, Week Night Meals, Whole Grain, wild rice

Cranberry Orange Granola Bars

January 9, 2016 By Rachel 17 Comments

Cranberry Orange Granola Bars with White Chocolate

Is your sweet tooth getting in the way of your resolutions? These tasty snacks satisfy that craving without making you fall off the wagon!

Filed Under: Cranberries, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, New Year's Day, Oranges, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: agave, Almond Flour, applesauce, Cranberry, Gluten-Free, Granola, Orange, Pistachios, Rolled Oats, vegan directions, Vegetarian, white chocolate

2015: The Year We Got Serious About Food Blogging

January 6, 2016 By Rachel 29 Comments

simple seasonal blog kitchen

What’s past is prologue. Come along with us as we consider the lessons and accomplishments of 2015, and take a look forward to 2016 for Simple Seasonal.

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: 2015, about, accomplishments, best of, blogging, favorites, lessons, New Year's

Baked Pork and Napa Cabbage Egg Rolls

December 31, 2015 By Rachel 30 Comments

Baked Pork and Cabbage Egg Rolls

Learn the right traditional foods to start the new year off with (and which ones to avoid). Hint: this egg roll recipe packs a punch of good luck!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Asian, Cabbage, Carrots, Dairy-Free, New Year's Day, Pork, Recipes, Winter Tagged With: Asian, Baked, Carrot, egg roll wrappers, Egg Rolls, Ground Chicken, Ground Pork, napa cabbage, New Year's, Reduced-Fat

Homemade Duck Sauce

December 31, 2015 By Rachel 84 Comments

Homemade Duck Sauce

Love duck sauce? Then you’ve got to try this all-natural, homemade version. It’s so sweet and tangy, you may just decide to never go back to the old way!

Filed Under: Apricots, Asian, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, New Year's Day, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: All-Natural, apricot, Asian Cooking, Chinese Cooking, Duck Sauce, From Scratch, Homemade, Sauce

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

December 24, 2015 By Daniel 19 Comments

Chocolate Orange Cocktail

Revive the mystery of the orange with this simple, yet elegant cocktail that marries the traditional holiday flavors of chocolate and orange with yuletide éclat.

Filed Under: Beverages, Christmas, Oranges, Winter Tagged With: alcohol, Chocolate, Christmas, cocktail, Drink, Holiday, Orange, Party

All About North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash

December 22, 2015 By Rachel 101 Comments

North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash

Make the most of this big, sweet, delicious squash with this handy guide full of facts and tips on how to prepare it.

Filed Under: Fall, Farm to Table, How To, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: about, candy roaster, Heirloom Squash, North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash, rare seeds, Winter Squash

“Candied” North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash

December 21, 2015 By Rachel 22 Comments

candied North Georgia candy roaster squash

The North Georgia Candy Roaster is not your typical squash. Get to know it’s candy-sweet and succulent flavor with this warm and festive holiday recipe!

Filed Under: Christmas, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: brown sugar, Casserole, Christmas, Heirloom Squash, Holiday, North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash, Orange, pecans, Spiced, Vegetarian

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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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