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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!

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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!

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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

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!

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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!

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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

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…

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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

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!

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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!

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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

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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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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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