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Soft Batch Melting Snowman Buttercream Sugar Cookies

December 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Soft Batch Melting Snowman Buttercream Sugar Cookies

Add some sweet and tasty fun to your table this winter with these adorable and delicious little snowmen cookies!

Filed Under: Baking, Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: buttercream frosting, Christmas Cookie, copycat, holiday cookie, Lofthouse Cookies, snowman, soft batch, sugar cookie, Vanilla

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

December 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

The perfect homemade gift is easier than you think. These sweet, crunchy, nutty little gems are so darn good you’ll wish you didn’t have to give them away!

Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Easy, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Winter Tagged With: candied, Christmas, Cinnamon, Holiday, homemade gift, nuts, pecan, Snacks

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites

November 23, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites

Want to try a little bit of everything without being a piggy? These delectable little goodies pack big holiday flavors into an adorable little bite-sized package.

Filed Under: Baking, Cheese, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Desserts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Meal Types, Pumpkin, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: bites, cheesecake, Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Fall, halloween, Pumpkin, pumpkin spice, Thanksgiving

Southern Fried Apples

November 13, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Southern Fried Apples

Enjoy fresh apples at their peak with this festive fall side that goes great with savory dishes or even on top of ice cream!

Filed Under: Apples, Christmas, Desserts, Fall, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Apples, brown sugar, Christmas, Cinnamon, Dessert, holiday meal, Holiday Side, southern cooking, Thanksgiving

How to Make Homemade Soft Pretzels

October 26, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Fill your home with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread as you whip up this simple, yet unbelievably fun and delicious snack!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Baking, Dietary Needs, Halloween, Holidays, How To, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Pennsylvania Dutch, Recipes, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Beer, brown sugar, butter, comfort food, Homemade, Mustard, Oktoberfest, Philadelphia, Philly, snack, soft pretzels

Southern Collard Greens

October 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Southern Collard Greens

Surprised that this sweet, savory dish starts with a tough, bitter veggie? Learn the tricks that make this yummy transformation possible!

Filed Under: Bacon, Collard Greens, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, chicken broth, collard greens, Greens, red pepper flakes, savory, side dish, southern cooking, sweet onion

Cheddar Grits

October 3, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Bowl of Cheddar Grits

Hot, cheesy, buttery, and delicious, this Southern comfort food classic is the perfect accompaniment for cool weather!

Filed Under: Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Side, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: American, cheddar cheese, Green Onion, grits, half and half, Milk, scallions, side dish, southern cooking, Whole Grain

Grilled BBQ Dry Rubbed Pork Chops

September 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled BBQ Dry Rubbed Pork Chops

How to make the perfect grilled pork chop that’s not dry as a bone? Follow these tips and tricks to juicy pork chop perfection!

Filed Under: Entree, Entrees, Fall, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer Tagged With: BBQ, Brine, dry rubbed, Grilling, How To, Pork Chops

Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

August 29, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

Easy to make and easy to pair with a variety of meals, this zesty dish should be your go-to cauliflower side.

Filed Under: Cauliflower, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fall, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Cauliflower, Easy Recipe, Healthy, Lemon, pepper, roasted vegetables, side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Middle Eastern Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Cucumber Yogurt Salad

August 22, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Middle Eastern Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Bring some romance to your dinner table with this savory, spicy, and aromatic dish that will transport you to faraway lands.

Filed Under: Cucumbers, Entree, Entrees, Fall, Grilling, Lamb, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: cucumbers, dinner, entree, flatbread, Grilling, kebabs, Lamb, Middle Eastern, Pakistani, yogurt

Hawaiian Pork Roll Sandwiches

August 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Hawaiian Pork Roll Sandwiches

Spice up your next cookout with this awesome and delicious East-Coast-meets-Polynesia fusion sandwich!

Filed Under: Fruits, Grilling, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pineapple, Pork, Recipes, Sandwiches, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer Tagged With: cook out, gouda, Grilling, Hawaiian, luau food, luau party, pork roll, Sandwich

Hawaiian Chili Garlic Pineapple BBQ Sauce

August 11, 2020 By Rachel 4 Comments

Chili Garlic Pineapple Sauce

Spice up your summer cookouts with this unique bbq sauce with a sweet, tropical twist.

Filed Under: 4th of July, Condiment, Dressings and Sauces, Fruits, Grilling, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pineapple, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: BBQ Sauce, Chili, Grilling, Hawaiian, pineapple

Grilled Pineapple Rings

August 8, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Grilled Pineapple Rings

Add a taste of the tropics to any meal with this sweet, fragrant, grilled treat that’s dead simple to make.

Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Fruits, Grilling, Meal Types, Pineapple, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: butter, Grilling, Hawaiian, pineapple, side dish, Summer

Grilled Pattypan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

July 31, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Patty Pan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

Getting into a summer squash rut? This wonderfully flavorful dish adds a Middle Eastern flair all the best aspects of this prolific American garden staple.

Filed Under: Beans and Legumes, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Garbanzo Beans, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Pattypan, Raisins, side, Summer Squash, Vegetarian

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables

July 19, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Basil Vinaigrette

When the summer heat is blazing, chill out with this refreshingly cool summer pasta salad chock full of fresh roasted vegetables.

Filed Under: 4th of July, Basil, Holidays, Italian, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Specific Audiences, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini

Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

June 29, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

How to Make Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

Say hello to summer with this easy recipe full of bright, sweet, seasonal flavors and a touch of heat to inspire thoughts of warm weather!

Filed Under: Avocado, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Father’s Day, Grilling, Healthy, Recipes, Strawberries, Summer Tagged With: Avocado, Chicken, Cilantro, CSA, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Grilling, Lime, Salsa, Strawberry

Strawberry Salsa

June 21, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Strawberry Salsa

Spice up your summer strawberry haul with this delicious salsa. Both cool and spicy, it’s a perfect snack for a warm summer day!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Cilantro, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Mexican, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Strawberries, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Avocado, jalapeno, Lime, Mexican, Salsa, Strawberry, Tex-Mex, tortilla chips

Creamy Mozzarella and Spinach Baked Chicken

June 14, 2020 By Rachel 5 Comments

Creamy Mozzarella and Spinach Baked Chicken

There’s so much to love about this wonderfully delicious, cheesy, no-fuss, one-pot meal, it’s a sure bet for your whole family!

Filed Under: Cheese, Chicken, Easy, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Spinach, Vegetables Tagged With: baked chicken, Chicken, Cream Cheese, dinner, Easy Recipe, mozarella, Spinach

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

June 7, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

Celebrate the joys of summer with this naturally sweet and savory and unbelievably delicious warm weather pasta dish!

Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Italian, pasta, red pepper sauce, Red Peppers, rigatoni, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer, Vegetarian

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

June 4, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Dressing for 14-16 oz Bag of Coleslaw Mix

Step up your summer picnic game with this easy and delicious dressing recipe perfectly portioned to match a pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the grocery store.

Filed Under: 4th of July, Cabbage, Carrots, Dietary Needs, Dressing, Dressings and Sauces, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 14 oz coleslaw bag, 16 oz coleslaw bag, aple cider vinegar, celery seed, coleslaw, dressing, Homemade, mayonnaise, picnic side, Salad

Sunny Broccoli Salad with Homemade Dressing

May 23, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Square Photo of a Bowl of Broccoli Salad

Celebrate the freedom of summertime with this fresh broccoli salad that’s equal parts healthy and indulgent!

Filed Under: 4th of July, Bacon, Broccoli, Cheese, Dressing, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: 4th of July, bacon, Broccoli, cheddar cheese, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Picnic, Salad, Sunflower Seeds, Sunshine Salad

Homemade Lemon Curd

May 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Homemade Lemon Curd

This sweet, creamy, and lemony tart spread will brighten up all of your breakfast and tea time goodies!

Filed Under: Brunch, Condiment, Dietary Needs, Dressings and Sauces, Fruits, Holidays, Lemon, Meal Types, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Spreads, Vegetarian Tagged With: Breakfast, British, Brunch, butter, Eggs, English, Lemon, lemon curd, scones, spreads, tea time

How to Make Real Clotted Cream

May 12, 2020 By Rachel 20 Comments

Clotted Cream

Finding proper clotted cream in the US can be a challenge, but this helpful guide will assure that you can always have a perfect batch on hand!

Filed Under: Breakfasts, Condiment, Dietary Needs, Dressings and Sauces, Holidays, Meal Types, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: British, clotted cream, English, heavy cream, scones, spreads, Tea Party, tea time

English Style Scones

May 8, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

English Style Scones on Baking Sheet

An American girl’s attempt to recreate the flavor of a culture that she adores. They may not be perfectly traditional, but they’re pretty darn good!

Filed Under: Baking, Breakfasts, Dietary Needs, Holidays, Meal Types, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: British, clotted cream, crumbly, English, lemon curd, scones, Tea Party, tea time

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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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