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Small Batch Refrigerator Pickled Beets

September 25, 2015 By Rachel 32 Comments

Small Batch Refrigerator Pickled Beets

Are extra beets taking over the back of your refrigerator? Break up that rabble and put them to good use with this delightfully simple pickling recipe!

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: allspice, Beets, Cinnamon, condiment, pickeled, Root Vegetable, Small Batch, white onion

Crab, Okra, and Gouda Flatbread

September 19, 2015 By Rachel 43 Comments

Crab Okra and Gouda Flatbread

With cooler weather approaching, we’re taking one last moment to dream of the beach with the flavors of crab meat and Old Bay on this delicious flatbread!

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Cheese, Corn, Entrees, Fall, Grilling, Okra, Recipes, Seafood, Summer, Tomatoes Tagged With: Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, crab, flatbread, gouda, Grilling, Okra, Old Bay

Zesty Potato and Pepper Hash

September 13, 2015 By Rachel 27 Comments

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Feeding a crowd and need something simple and delicious? This hearty skillet dish satisfies those hungry bellies and can be adjusted for picky eaters.

Filed Under: Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Brunch, nardello peppers, new potatoes, paprika, sweet frying peppers, sweet onion, Vegan, Vegetarian, yellow potatoes

Pesto Orzo Stuffed Squash Bowls

September 11, 2015 By Rachel 60 Comments

Pesto Orzo Stuffed Squash Bowls

Dramatic presentation and easy prep make these pesto orzo stuffed squash bowls a weeknight miracle. Gourmet yet simple, they’re sure to impress!

Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: 8 Ball Zucchini, Easy, Italian, Orzo, Pesto, Pinenuts, Stuffed, Summer Squash, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinner

Last Harvest Garden Salsa

September 8, 2015 By Rachel 6 Comments

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Canning your own garden salsa is a labor of love, but the results are spectacular, and you’ll never believe how much money you’ll save per jar!

Filed Under: Canning, Recipes Tagged With: Appetizer, Canning, Gifts, Homesteading, Hot Peppers, Onions, Perserving, Salsa, Snacks, Spicy, Sweet Peppers, Vegan, Vegetarian

Corn and Okra Maque Choux

September 4, 2015 By Rachel 16 Comments

Corn and Okra Maque Choux

In the mood for a spicy Creole dish? Maque Choux is a one pot, no fuss meal that’s zesty, savory, and will have dinner on the table in no time!

Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Corn, Dairy-Free, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Okra, One Pot, Pork, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes Tagged With: Andouille Sausage, Corn, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Green Pepper, Okra, One Pot Meals, Quick and Easy, Summer, tomato

Heirloom Tomato Polenta Pie

September 1, 2015 By Rachel 13 Comments

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Give your guests something to talk about with these beautifully ugly heirloom tomatoes healthfully arranged on a chilled polenta pie!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: Balsamic, Chilled, CSA, Farmer's Cheese, Gluten-Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Light, Pie, Polenta, Summer, Ugly Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Warm Summer Garden Salad with Salmon

August 30, 2015 By Rachel 67 Comments

Warm Summer Garden Salad with Salmon

This fresh and easy meal will have dinner on the table in no time. It’s crunchy and light with a nutty, tangy, naturally-sweetened dressing.

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Green Beans, Healthy, Honey, Lemon, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Summer, Summer Squash Tagged With: Fish, Grain-Free, Green Beans, Honey, Lemon, No Spiralizer, Quick and Easy, Red Peppers, Salmon, Summer Squash, Tahini, Vegetable Noodle, warm salad, Weeknight

Blueberry Maple Sazerac

August 25, 2015 By Daniel 19 Comments

blueberry maple sazerac

The Sazerac cocktail, a New Orleans native, takes on a Keystone State flair in this late summer rendition of the famous classic.

Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Absinthe, bitters, blueberries, Blueberry, Dad's Hat, Drink, liquor, maple syrup, Peychaud's, rye whiskey, sazerac

Small Batch Crunchy Canned Dill Pickles

August 19, 2015 By Rachel 68 Comments

Crunchy Dill Pickles

The PERFECT canning recipe for dill pickles! Complete with step-by-step photos and tips on how to make them look beautiful and get that coveted pickle “crunch!”

Filed Under: Canning, Recipes Tagged With: Canning, Crunchy, CSA, Cucumber, Dill, Homesteading, no artificial ingredients, Pickles, Small Batch, Vegan, Vegetarian, Water Bath

Eggplant Stuffed Shells

August 16, 2015 By Rachel 28 Comments

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This family-friendly recipe combines the flavors of two amazing Italian favorites, but it’s naturally lighter and still bursting with cheesy goodness!

Filed Under: Aubergine (Eggplant), Casserole, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: Casserole, Eggplant, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Italian, Low Carb, Marinara, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Rollatini, Stuffed Shells, Vegetarian

Fish Tacos with Peach and Red Pepper Slaw

August 13, 2015 By Rachel 23 Comments

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Fish Tacos with Peach and Nardello Pepper Slaw are balanced with heat as well as smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. It’s a light dish that’s heavy on flavor!

Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Cabbage, Fish, Light, Nardellos, Peaches, Slaw, Summer, Sweet Peppers, Tacos, Tilapia

Oven Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Queso Fresco

August 8, 2015 By Rachel 8 Comments

queso fresco and oven roasted plum tomatoes

The bright flavor of oven roasted plum tomatoes with fresh queso fresco and cilantro is a perfect summertime side dish!

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Cilantro, Easy Recipe, Plum Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Roasted, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian

Maple Apple Glazed Pork and Leek Burgers

August 5, 2015 By Rachel 31 Comments

apple glazed pork leek burger

Dripping with a maple apple glaze and nestled between a brioche bun, these pork and leek burgers are a decadent way to close out the grilling season.

Filed Under: Recipes, Sandwiches Tagged With: Apples, Brioche, Burgers, cheese, Glazed, Grilled, gruyere, Leeks, maple syrup, Pork

Zucchini Whoopie Pies

August 3, 2015 By Rachel 6 Comments

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Zucchini Whoopie Pies – lovely little spiced cakes you can hold in your hand, sandwiching homemade cream cheese frosting with a touch of lemon!

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: Buttermilk, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Frosting, Ginger, Lemon, Nutmeg, Spiced, Summer, Whoopie Pies, Zucchini

Asian Eggplant Stir Fry

July 30, 2015 By Rachel 41 Comments

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Made with Japanese eggplant, this vegan stir fry is a hearty Asian meal that’s popping with flavor!

Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Asian, Aubergine, Green Pepper, Japanese Eggplant, Stir Fry, Summer, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Water Chestnuts

Golden Apricot Jam

July 28, 2015 By Rachel 12 Comments

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Enjoy the sweet taste of golden summer apricots all year long with this delicious apricot preserves canning recipe!

Filed Under: Apricots, Canning, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: apricot, Canning, Homemade, Jam, Lemon Juice, Organic Sugar, Pectin-Free, Scratch, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Water Bath

Grilled Pork Chops with Blueberry Compote

July 23, 2015 By Rachel 26 Comments

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Sweeten up the weeknight blues by eating fruit for dinner… Think a blueberry compote and creamy polenta with a perfectly grilled pork chop!

Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Basil, Blueberry, Brine, Compote, Cornmeal, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Polenta, Pork Chops

Summer Apricot Cocktail

July 21, 2015 By Daniel 6 Comments

apricot cocktail with blue flower and apricot

Why is the humble little apricot held in such high esteem all over the world? This sweet and tangy summer sipper may hold some clues to the mystery!

Filed Under: 4th of July, Apricots, Beverages, Dairy-Free, Father’s Day, Gluten-Free, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Spring, Stone Fruit, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, apricot, cocktail, Drink, gin, Summer, vermouth

Leek and Zucchini Fritters

July 19, 2015 By Rachel 22 Comments

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These leek and zucchini fritters are topped with an oozy poached egg & sweet, oven roasted tomatoes, making a messy explosion of summer garden flavor!

Filed Under: Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Breakfast, Cherry Tomatoes, CSA, Leeks, Parmesan, Poached Egg, Summer, Too Much Zucchini, Zucchini

Honey Custard with Sweet Cherries

July 16, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

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Honey Custard with Sweet Cherries is all-natural, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. It’s sweet and creamy and showcases fresh summer cherries beautifully!

Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: Custard, Dessert, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Honey, Milk, Orchard, Rainier Cherries, Refined Sugar Free, Summer, Sweet Cherries

Sunshine Chard and Carrot Salad

July 14, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

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Cut the fat, but keep the decadence! This healthy, lightened-up rendition of Sunshine Salad is summer picnic perfection!

Filed Under: Recipes, Salads Tagged With: Carrots, Chard, Gluten-Free, Greek Yogurt, Light, Low Carb, Raisins, Recipe Makeover, Spiralized, Sunflower Seeds, Sunshine Salad, Vegetarian, Veggie Noodles

Grilled Personal Pattypan Pizza

July 10, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

Grilled Personal Pattypan Pizza

If you think summer squash can’t be wild and crazy, think again! These delicious little pizzas will have you saying “More pattypan, please!”

Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Grain-Free, Grilled, Low Carb, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pattypan, Pepperoni, Pizza, Sauce, Squash, tomato, Vegetarian Directions

How to Make Chamomile Tea with Fresh Flowers

July 7, 2015 By Rachel 57 Comments

cup-of-chamomile-tea

This recipe for homemade chamomile tea has hints of sweetness and apple that can only be found in a cup made with fresh flowers.

Filed Under: Beverages, Dairy-Free, Easy, Gluten-Free, Healthy, How To, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chamomile, Drink, Fresh Herbs, Herbs, Hot, How To, Mint, Sleep, Tea

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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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