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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

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!

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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

Deviled Pickled Red Beet Eggs

April 10, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Deviled Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Two fabulous recipes come together in this tangy, sweet, and creamy appetizer that has some fascinating connections to ancient history!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizer, Appetizers, Beets, Dietary Needs, Easter, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Onions, Pennsylvania Dutch, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beets, butter, deviled eggs, Eggs, mayonnaise, pickled, pickled onions, Picnic, sweet relish, yellow mustard

Mandarin, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

April 6, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Mandarine, Pineapple, and Cherry Ambrosia Salad

While we can’t claim that it’ll make you immortal, this sweet, creamy dessert packed with exotic flavors certainly seems fit to be called the “food of the gods!”

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Cherries, Coconut, Dessert, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Easter, Fruits, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Oranges, Pineapple, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, ambrosia, Coconut, cool whip, Easter, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, marshmallow, Memorial Day, Picnic

Slow Cooker Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

October 26, 2019 By Rachel 4 Comments

Slow Cooker Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs

When you’ve had a busy day and just need to get dinner on the table fast, this recipe proves that creating perfect ribs doesn’t have to be an all-day affair!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Easy, Entree, Entrees, Fall, Holidays, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Slow Cooker, Summer Tagged With: baby back ribs, BBQ, brown sugar, chili powder, Crock Pot, dry rubbed, Picnic, slow cooker

Potluck-Perfect Baked Bean Casserole

July 2, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Keep ’em coming back for more with this sweet, savory, tangy, and amazingly flavorful American potluck favorite!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Bacon, Beans and Legumes, Casserole, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Memorial Day, Onions, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, bacon, baked beans, Casserole, green peppers, lima beans, Onions, Party, Picnic, Spicy

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

June 28, 2018 By Rachel 2 Comments

Blueberry Shortbread Icebox Cake

Make the most of your fresh, local blueberries with this cool, airy, and subtly sweet dessert that’s perfect for hot summer nights!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Blueberries, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, berries, Blueberry, Chilled, cold dessert, cool whip, Cream Cheese, icebox cake, Memorial Day, Picnic, shortbread, Summer, white chocolate

Amish Macaroni Salad

May 24, 2018 By Rachel 26 Comments

Amish Macaroni Salad

For your outdoor events, skip the hot sides and instead enjoy the creamy coolness of this classic summer macaroni salad.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, celery, Dietary Needs, Eggs, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Pennsylvania Dutch, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, celery, Eggs, macaroni, Memorial Day, onion, pasta salad, Picnic, Salad, Sweet Peppers, sweet relish, yellow mustard

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

July 3, 2017 By Rachel 2 Comments

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

Bring something new and different to your summer holiday picnics with this cheesy, zesty, and smoky pasta salad that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Filed Under: Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Spinach, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Italian, Parmesan, pasta salad, penne, Picnic, smoked mozzarella, Spinach, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

May 29, 2016 By Rachel 9 Comments

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

Kick off the summer picnic season with this light and tasty pasta salad that features fresh, seasonal asparagus and a yummy tarragon dressing.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asparagus, Healthy, Lemon, Memorial Day, Pasta, Recipes, Salads, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, asparagus, Lemon, linguine, Memorial Day, pasta, Picnic, Salad, tarragon, Vegetarian

Cherry Orchard Baguette

July 6, 2015 By Rachel 10 Comments

cherry-orchard-baguette

Lose yourself in the savory and sweet flavors of summer with this exceptional cherry season-inspired sandwich!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sandwiches Tagged With: Baguette, Bing Cherry, Cherry, Goat Cheese, Microgreens, Mustard, Picnic, Prosciutto, Sandwich, Sweet Cherry

Greek Chicken Burgers

May 21, 2015 By Rachel 7 Comments

greek chicken burger with yogurt dill sauce

Greek Chicken Burgers – a lighter recipe that’s popping with garden flavors, smothered in a Feta and Dill Yogurt Sauce, and topped with sweet red peppers.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sandwiches Tagged With: Burgers, Chicken, Dill, Feta, Grilling, Ground Chicken, Light, Memorial Day, Picnic, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer

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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