Seasonal Recipes
Search by ingredient or title, then cook what is in season. Some posts include multiple recipes designed to be made together.
July 8, 2026
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant
High-heat roasted eggplant cubes with a warm spice blend, creamy tahini sauce, and optional chopped dates—bold, plant-based, and naturally gluten-free.
July 8, 2026
Summer Vegetable Frittata
Zucchini, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic, then folded into eggs and mozzarella—a stovetop-to-broiler frittata ready in about twenty minutes.
July 3, 2026
Pepino Melon & Chia Seeds Granita
A flaky frozen treat made from blended pepino melon, mint-lemon syrup, and chia seeds—scrape with a fork as it freezes. Adapted from Sujhey Beisser at Five Senses Palate.
July 3, 2026
Pepino Melon Refresher
A bright summer cooler blending cantaloupe and pepino melon juices with basil simple syrup—shake over ice and serve. Adapted from Chef Savannah Munoz at Melissa's Produce.
June 29, 2026
Roasted Beet and Peach Salad
Roasted beets with ripe peaches, mixed greens, walnuts, and blue cheese in a balsamic-mustard dressing—adapted from Julia Mueller at The Roasted Root.
June 29, 2026
Shiitake and Cherry Tomato Pasta
A quick weeknight pasta with sautéed shiitakes, blistered cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs—adapted from Catherine Walthers at Bluedot Living.
June 22, 2026
Grilled Peach Panzanella
A summer panzanella with grilled peaches, heirloom tomatoes, corn, avocado, and basil in a Dijon–shallot dressing—adapted from Lindsay Forbes at Anchored Baking.
June 22, 2026
Summer Squash Tacos with Kale Slaw
Sautéed yellow squash with taco seasoning in warm corn tortillas, topped with a bright kale and bell pepper slaw—adapted from the eMeals Vegan meal plan.
June 16, 2026
Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
Blend cucumbers with water, lime, and a touch of sugar for a bright, hydrating agua fresca—perfect on a hot day. Adapted from Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack at Muy Bueno.
June 16, 2026
Roasted Potatoes with Crimini and Porcini Mushrooms
Small red potatoes roast until golden, then join sautéed crimini and a dusting of porcini powder for an intensely earthy side—adapted from Epicurious.
June 9, 2026
Pickled Watermelon Radishes
A quick refrigerator pickle that turns watermelon radish discs into a tangy, addictive condiment—great on bánh mì, grain bowls, and anything that wants an acidic bite.
June 9, 2026
Roasted Rosemary Tomatoes & Zucchini Pasta
Slow-roasted tomatoes with rosemary and garlic tossed with zucchini ribbons—a light, fragrant summer dish that also makes excellent bruschetta.
June 1, 2026
Bean Bake with Greens and Turnips
A hearty oven bake with white beans, wilted turnip or kale greens, crushed tomato, and thinly sliced turnips on top — dinner with crusty bread.
June 1, 2026
Nut-Free Cilantro Arugula Pesto
Peppery, fresh pesto with cilantro, arugula, and toasted pepitas — nut- and dairy-free, ready in about 10 minutes.
May 26, 2026
Collard Greens and Beans
Tender greens simmered with apple cider vinegar and finished with creamy white beans for a simple, hearty skillet side.
May 26, 2026
Strawberry Cucumber Salad
A bright, refreshing salad with strawberries, cucumber, avocado, feta, mint, and a lightly sweet-tart vinaigrette.
May 19, 2026
Caesar Wrap
Everything you love about a Caesar salad—crisp greens, Parmesan, creamy tangy dressing—in a burrito-size tortilla. Chickpeas and avocado make it a satisfying make-ahead lunch.
May 19, 2026
Quick Pickled Radishes
Paper-thin radishes in a sweet-salty apple cider brine—ready in about 10 minutes hands-on, then chill. Great on tacos, salads, avocado toast, and charcuterie boards.
May 8, 2026
Simple Rosemary Breakfast Potatoes
Diced redskins tossed with olive oil, seasoned salt, and fresh rosemary, then roasted until crisp outside and tender inside—about 25 minutes and six servings.
May 8, 2026
Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta over peppery arugula with lemon-pickled red onion and a quick lemon–oregano vinaigrette—Greek-salad vibes in about fifteen minutes.
May 5, 2026
Crispy Rice Bowl with Fried Eggs and Avocado
Leftover rice pressed into a golden crust, topped with greens, avocado, and runny fried eggs—finished with soy-ginger drizzle and chili oil.
May 5, 2026
Easy Roasted Bok Choy
Halved bok choy roasts cut-side down with a lemon-garlic drizzle until the leaves pick up light char—simple, gluten-free, and ready in about twenty minutes.
April 28, 2026
Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
One pan, two-stage roasting: Yukon Golds get a head start so the broccoli chars without overcooking, then Parmesan finishes everything golden.
April 22, 2026
Little Gem Salad
Little gem lettuce with creamy balsamic vinaigrette, winter citrus, Persian cucumbers, and savory granola—a bright side salad worth sitting down to.
April 20, 2026
Collard Green Wraps
A fresh, crunchy collard wrap you can build from roasted veg, beans, grains, and bright salsa.
April 20, 2026
Garlicky Sauteed Greens
A quick, bright skillet of garlicky greens with lemon and optional chile heat.
April 15, 2026
Radish, Carrot & Cilantro Salad
Thin-sliced radishes and carrots with green onion and cilantro in a bright lemon–orange dressing—great with tacos or anything off the grill.
April 14, 2026
Caramelized Leek Pasta
Soft, sweet leeks with shallot and garlic, tossed with pasta, lemon, and Parmesan—a quick weeknight main.
April 13, 2026
Loquat Jam
A simple loquat jam with lemon and cardamom—great on toast or as a gift.
April 7, 2026
Beet, Arugula & Citrus Salad
A vibrant, citrus-forward beet salad with peppery greens and a simple lemon dressing.
April 7, 2026
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
A thick, creamy smoothie bowl made with fresh blueberries—simple, nourishing, and endlessly customizable.
April 1, 2026
Loquat Vinaigrette Dressing
A bright, citrusy loquat vinaigrette that comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with spring greens.
March 31, 2026
Collard Greens (Cynthia's Recipe)
A deeply savory collard greens pot seasoned low-and-slow.
March 31, 2026
Loquat Syrup
A light, floral syrup made from fresh loquats—perfect for drizzling or mixing.
March 31, 2026
Loquat Vinaigrette Salad
Tender greens tossed with a bright loquat vinaigrette—simple, seasonal, and quietly elegant.
March 31, 2026
Loquat Syrup + Vegan Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes paired with a bright, citrusy loquat syrup.