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Spicy Greens, Delicata, and Crunchy Pork Salad

December 14, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

Spicy Greens Delicata and Crunchy Pork salad

Whether you’re in need of a break from holiday sweets, or just fancy a healthy and delicious dinner, this sweet and savory winter salad will help recharge your batteries!

Filed Under: Arugula, Christmas, Cranberries, Delicata, Entrees, Greens, Healthy, Mizuna, Pork, Recipes, Salads, Tatsoi, Winter Tagged With: bitter greens, cranberry vinaigrette, Delicata, Healthy, Holiday, pecans, pork sirloin chops, shaved parmesan, spicy greens, Winter

Cranberry Vinaigrette

December 11, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

Cranberry Vinaigrette

With cookies and candy abounding during the holidays, take a healthy break and enjoy a sweet and tart cranberry vinaigrette with some spicy winter greens.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cranberries, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Balsamic, Cranberry, CSA, detoxifying, dijon, Holiday, maple syrup, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette, Winter

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

December 9, 2015 By Rachel 20 Comments

Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

Three big holiday flavors combine to form an irresistible treat that will be the hit of your year-end party (if you don’t gobble them up yourself, that is).

Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Oranges, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Chocolate, Christmas Cookie, Cointreau, cookie, holiday cookie, Orange, orange zest, shortbread, Vegetarian, Winter

DIY Jarred Gift- Chocolate Cherry Oat Scones

December 3, 2015 By Rachel 35 Comments

Holiday Gift Chocolate Cherry Scones

The best gifts come from the heart. With that in mind, this Christmas season why not make a simple, homemade gift for that special foodie in your life!

Filed Under: Cherries, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: canning jar, Cherry, Chocolate, christmas gift, DIY, holiday gift, jarred gift, mason jar, oat, scones

Celeriac and Fennel Soup

November 30, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

Celeriac and Fennel Soup

In the midst of rich holiday food, celeriac and fennel soup is the perfect light meal. We’re sure you’ll agree with Mr. Elton and “simply love celery root!”

Filed Under: Celeriac (Celery Root), Christmas, Fall, Fennel, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Soups, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Celeriac, celery root, creme fraiche, fennel, Holiday, Lunch, Parsley, Root Vegetable, Vegetarian, Winter

Cranberry Stuffing Turkey Cutlets

November 25, 2015 By Rachel 27 Comments

Cranberry Stuffing Turkey Cutlets

When you just can’t get enough of that good fall turkey, this holiday-season-inspired dish is an easy-to-make yet elegant addition to your table that is packed with traditional flavors!

Filed Under: Christmas, Cranberries, Entrees, Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Cranberry, cutlet, Holiday, Make Ahead, pearl onions, pecan, stuffing, Thanksgiving, Turkey

No Fuss Apple Wrapper Pie

November 21, 2015 By Rachel 20 Comments

No Fuss Apple Wrapper Pie

Scratch-made apple pie is great, but sometimes a busy cook just needs a hassle-free way to get dessert on the table. No fuss apple wrapper pie for the win!

Filed Under: Apples, Christmas, Desserts, Easy, Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Winter Tagged With: apple pie, brown sugar, Christmas, Cinnamon, cripps pink apples, Easy, Holiday, pink lady apples, semi homemade, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

November 18, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

Thanksgiving Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

This Thanksgiving, why not replace one of the starchy sides with this hearty, seasonal treat. Besides, the whole grains will give you more energy for pie!

Filed Under: Cranberries, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Squash Tagged With: Acorn Squash, celery, Cranberry, Holiday, pecan, rosemary, sage, stuffing, Thanksgiving, thyme, Vegan, wild rice

The Liebster Award

November 16, 2015 By Rachel 30 Comments

liebster award logo with computer and notebook

Take a peek behind the curtain as Rachel and Dan answer some questions about how Simple Seasonal got started, Rachel’s food idol, unusual facts about Dan, and why Rachel can’t sing…

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: award, blogging, Liebster Award, new blog

Beef Roulade with Celeriac Puree

November 11, 2015 By Rachel 40 Comments

Beef Roulade with Celeriac Puree

Make your table warm and inviting on a chilly day with this elegant, rich, seasonal recipe complete with some wise words for hosts and hostesses alike.

Filed Under: Beef, Celeriac (Celery Root), Christmas, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Spinach, Tatsoi, Thanksgiving, Winter Tagged With: Beef, Celeriac, Christmas, flank steak, gravy, holiday meal, hospitality, roulade, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Tatsoi

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pine Nuts

November 7, 2015 By Rachel 34 Comments

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pine Nuts

This sweet and savory side dish with bacon and pine nuts will challenge even the most hardened brussels sprout skeptics at your table.

Filed Under: Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Winter Tagged With: bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Easy Recipe, Holiday, Pine Nuts, Shaved, Thanksgiving

No-Sugar-Added Canned Applesauce

November 3, 2015 By Rachel 55 Comments

No Sugar Added Canned Applesauce

Squirrel away the flavors of fall to enjoy all year with this simple and practical guide to making and canning your own no-sugar-added applesauce.

Filed Under: Apples, Canning, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Apples, applesauce, Canning, Fall, Homesteading, No Sugar Added, Preserving, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ginger Snap Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

October 29, 2015 By Rachel 39 Comments

ginger snap pumpkin whoopie pies

Just in time for your Halloween party or autumn gathering, here’s a boozy treat bursting with fall flavors. But be careful – it’s hard to eat just one!

Filed Under: Desserts, Fall, Halloween, Pumpkin, Recipes, Snacks, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter Squash Tagged With: boozy dessert, boozy frosting, Fall, halloween, Party, Philly, Pumpkin, Snap liquor, Spiced, whoopie pie

How To Care For Your Cast Iron Skillet

October 26, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

Cast Iron Skillet

Check out the benefits of cooking with cast iron. Plus, learn how to give it the care it deserves to make it last for generations!

Filed Under: How To Tagged With: care, cast iron, chemical-free cooking, cooking technique, non-stick pan, pan, seasoning cast iron, skillet

Senposai, Daikon, and Chili Garlic Chicken Wraps

October 22, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

Senposai, Daikon and Chili Garlic Chicken Wrap

This sweet, spicy, & crunchy Asian wrap combines fresh veggies, rice, & crock pot chicken all rolled up in a tender senposai leaf!

Filed Under: Asian, Carrots, Chicken, Daikon Radishes, Dairy-Free, Fall, Garlic, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Honey, Radishes, Recipes, Sandwiches, Senposai, Slow Cooker, Whole Grains Tagged With: Asian, Chicken, Chili, Crock Pot, Daikon, forbidden black rice, Garlic, Gluten-Free, raw vegetables, senposai

How to Taste Craft Beer (Featuring 6 Fall Varieties)

October 20, 2015 By Daniel 14 Comments

pouring fall craft beer into glass

Ever been to a beer tasting and had no idea what you were doing? Using five simple metrics, we’ll show you how to compare and evaluate 6 great fall beers.

Filed Under: How To Tagged With: alcohol, Beer, craft beer, Fall, How To, Pumpkin

All-Natural Funfetti Cake – 1ST BLOGIVERSARY!

October 15, 2015 By Rachel 28 Comments

all natural funfetti cake with a slice being cut out

Celebrate Simple Seasonal’s first year with this delicious, all-natural dessert! Just be sure to make a wish before you blow out the candle…

Filed Under: Blogiversary, Chocolate, Desserts, Fall, Recipes Tagged With: All-Natural, all-natural sprinkles, almond extract, birthday cake, blogiversary, butter, Chocolate, Frosting, funfetti cake, Organic

Apple Cider Pork Chops

October 13, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

Apple Cider Pork Chops

Freshly pressed apple cider can bring the taste of fall to more than just your juice glass. These apple cider pork chops are sweet, tangy, and delicious!

Filed Under: Apples, Blogiversary, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Halloween, Healthy, Honey, Pork, Raisins, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Apple Cider, blogiversary, Fall, food photography, Golden Raisins, Healthy, Honey, Mustard, Organic, Pork Chop

Pears with Brown Sugar, Bourbon, and Millet

October 11, 2015 By Rachel 46 Comments

pears with brown sugar, bourbon and millet

Need to warm your soul on a chilly fall morning? This cozy, hearty, and healthy breakfast will put you in the right frame of mind to seize the day.

Filed Under: Breakfasts, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Pears, Recipes, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: bourbon, Breakfast, brown sugar, Gluten-Free, Milk, Millet, pear, Vegetarian, Walnut, Whole Grain

Chicken Livers with Leeks and Kale

October 8, 2015 By Rachel 15 Comments

Chicken Livers with Leeks and Kale

Are you intimidated by eating organ meat? Drive away your fears with this delicious and accessible recipe that delivers an enormous nutritional boost!

Filed Under: Bacon, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Entrees, Fall, Healthy, Kale, Leeks, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, chicken liver, Fall, high in iron, Kale, Leeks, offal, Paleo, Whole Foods, Winter

Broccoli Rabe and Chicken Pasta Bowl

October 4, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

broccoli rabe and chicken pasta bowl

Learn the secret of perfectly cooked pasta and take your simple pasta bowls from ordinary to extraordinary. Hint: it’s more than just cooking it al dente.

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Garlic, Italian, Pasta, Recipes, Shallots, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: broccoli rabe, Chicken, fusilli, Garlic, Italian, Parmesan, pasta, pasta bowl, Quick and Easy, Shallots

Out of the Kitchen and onto Community Farms

October 1, 2015 By Rachel 42 Comments

Sunflowers Picked at Local Farm

Getting out of the kitchen and onto community farms opened my eyes to a world of dedication and attention to detail that is scarcely seen in our busy lives.

Filed Under: Farm to Table Tagged With: community shared agriculture, CSA farms, epicurious, local agriculture, local farmer, outofthekitchen

Apple Wheat Morning Muffins

September 30, 2015 By Rachel 15 Comments

Apple Wheat Morning Muffins

Sometimes you need a little comfort food to start the day. Let these apple wheat morning muffins power you through even the roughest of circumstances.

Filed Under: Apples, Breakfasts, Fall, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: apple, Breakfast, brotherly love, Brunch, Cinnamon, Fall, muffins, Philadelphia, streusel, Vegetarian, wheat

Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

September 27, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

tandoori-chicken-kebabs

Who says grilling has to have an off-season? Grill to stave off the chill with these light, spicy, and delicious Indo-Pak tandoori-style chicken kebabs.

Filed Under: Chicken, Entrees, Fall, Freezer Meal, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Indian, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: Chicken, Curry, Easy, Fall, Freezer-Friendly, Grilling, Indian food, kebabs, Marinade, Skewers

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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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