Tag: seasonal vegetables

Pasta with Pesto and Asparagus (ready in 20 minutes)

This pesto pasta is a super-easy recipe for when you don't have much time to cook and want to whip up a delicious meal in a flash. The creamy asparagus pesto adds a touch of luxury to the dish, making it ideal for treating your loved ones to a homemade dinner that has that little something extra.

Zero-Waste Pesto Made from Carrot Tops 

You definitely shouldn't throw away carrot tops—you can use them to make this delicious pesto. We serve it with lentils and steamed carrots—a delicious vegan, zero-food-waste dish.

Quinoa with Grilled Fall Vegetables (Vegan)

The parsnip adds earthy and floral notes to the dish, the sweet potato lends a subtle sweetness, and the fennel adds an interesting twist with its fresh, anise-like flavor. We serve it with quinoa, which gets an extra dimension from a broth made with basil sprigs—a zero-waste touch. This is a super-easy fall recipe!

Ginger Cookies

These ginger cookies are the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon. They’re not hard to make, but they’ll give you all the coziness you’re craving. This is a super fun recipe for fall.

Pak Choi Vegetable Dish

Whether it’s for Grandma’s birthday, a romantic date night, or just a delicious dinner with that little extra something… this recipe offers plenty of options. It’s easy to make, and in less than half an hour, you’ll have a delicious, healthy feast.

How to Make Your Own Tomato Passata (A Family Recipe)

This is a family recipe for tomato passata. The method I’m sharing here is the authentic recipe, just as my grandma used to make it. Making your own tomato passata takes a little time and love, but it’s definitely worth it. It’s not difficult at all.

Lunch Salad in 12 Minutes

Summer isn’t over yet… Savor the last rays of sunshine with this summery dish, made, of course, with seasonal vegetables that are available right now. This lunch is ready in 12 minutes, so you can use the rest of your lunch break to etch this summery feeling into your memories.

Smoothie with bok choy and blueberries

If you have the chance to make a smoothie with blueberries, you should definitely take it. 😉 And if you can also sneak in some vegetables—which will only make your smoothie taste even better—then you know you’re on the right track. This smoothie combines summery, seasonal ingredients into a sweet treat that’s the perfect breakfast for any busy day.

Mashed Baby Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables

Once again, I've put together a festive dish for you that's simple and quick to make, but that will really impress your guests. This dish features a generous serving of summer vegetables.

Eggplant Salad with Halloumi (One-Pot Dish)

Eggplant, haloumi, strawberries, and basil—it’s a bold combination, yet very flavorful. This is the kind of dish that keeps you captivated until the very last bite. It’s perfect as a quick lunch, or pair it with some bread or pasta to turn it into a hearty dinner. Enjoy!

Curry packed with vegetables

This curry is a tasty and easy way to incorporate a generous serving of vegetables into a meal. This dish is a colorful feast for the eyes, a source of nutrients, and a meal you can easily prepare in advance. Enjoy!

One-Pot Dish with Eggplant and Spinach (Ready in 15 Minutes)

This dish comes together quickly, and you really only need to dirty one pan. With eggplant, mushrooms, spinach, and pointed bell peppers, this pasta dish provides a generous serving of vegetables. Paired with cream cheese, it’s a heavenly combination. It’s one of those dishes that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day. The recipe is designed so that you can prepare most of the dish while the pasta is cooking.

October's seasonal vegetables

Here is a list of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables available in October. This way, you can enjoy all the wonderful things nature has to offer right now in the best way possible: by cooking and sharing meals with the people you love. 

65 Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for September

In this blog post, you’ll find an overview of the fruits and vegetables that are at their best in September. Whether you’re looking at taste, environmental impact, or price, these products are currently head and shoulders above the rest on store shelves. It would be a shame not to take advantage of them. 

Quick Salad with Watermelon, Arugula, and Halloumi

This is a quick and easy salad with watermelon, arugula, and halloumi. The dish is finished with toasted pine nuts and a dressing made from balsamic vinegar and honey. This salad is perfect if you don't have much time to cook but still want to serve a healthy and delicious meal.

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for July + What You Can Cook With Them

In this article, you’ll find an overview of the seasonal vegetables and fruits for the month of July. If you click on the underlined ingredients, you’ll be taken to a recipe that features these summer vegetables or fruits. That way, you can get started right away and capture that wonderful summer feeling in a dish.

Summer Salad

This salad is perfect for this lovely summer weather. It doesn’t require an oven, and you don’t have to put a pan on the stove. With a short list of ingredients and a little love, you can serve up a delicious meal. 

Perfect for the season: 25 seasonal vegetables for May

Here is an overview of the 25 most important seasonal vegetables for May. By using seasonal produce, you’ll always be cooking with ingredients that are at their best right now. And you’ll definitely taste the difference in your dishes!

Perfect for the season: 30 seasonal vegetables for April

“And above all, look at the whole world around you with sparkling eyes, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” (Roald Dahl) I wish you a month in which the sight of the starry sky amazes you, the rays of the spring sun warm your skin, and you enjoy the wind blowing through your hair. A feeling so intense that, in your thoughts, you’d want to be nowhere else but in that early spring sunshine. Let your mind wander among the flowers in the grass, the scent of the blossoms on the trees, and all the wonders that nature reveals to you.

Perfect for the season: 30 seasonal products for March

Perfect for the season: 30 seasonal products for March. March is the month when spring arrives and the green buds on the branches give nature a fresher look. The fact that the sun rises a little earlier in the morning and stays up longer in the evening literally makes the days feel brighter. Here and there, pink and white blossoms peek out hopefully. The cheerful singing of the birds follows the same melody. The Easter flowers can no longer contain their enthusiasm and make their entrance with a beautiful field of yellow blossoms. Each day is a little less dark and a little less heavy; brighter days are on the way.

Perfect for the season: February's 24 seasonal products

A new month means a fresh array of flavors, featuring all the seasonal produce February has to offer. This post will bring you up to speed on all the wonderful things nature has in store for us right now. Enjoy them to the fullest!

Perfect for the season: December

It snowed today, and yesterday, too. December couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Just last week, I was thinking about how incredibly nice it would be if it snowed again this year. So I was really happy when I was studying by the window yesterday and suddenly saw the first snowflakes swirling down from the sky. It’s such a beautiful example of how the seemingly simple things can make us so intensely happy.

Perfect for the season: November

November’s flavor profile evolves along with it. By using seasonal produce, you always get the most flavorful ingredients at the best price. And, just as important, they’re much easier on the environment. Here’s a list of all the ingredients November has to offer.

Last-minute Mother's Day gift

Homemade dishes are always especially appealing, but if you can also point out that they’re good for you, that makes your gift even more special. You can definitely mention that this dish is healthy. This breakfast tastes like dessert, but you’re actually getting a nice serving of fruit. Isn’t that wonderful? You might be better off not mentioning that this recipe is also super easy and doesn’t take much time—but that’s definitely a plus for you! 😉

Right on trend for the season: August edition

I'm back from a wonderful vacation in Germany and Luxembourg. I'll be writing a fun post about it soon, so stay tuned. For now, I'm sharing a blog staple: the seasonal produce list. These are August's flavor highlights.

Crackers with Seasonal Vegetables

A cracker and a few seasonal vegetables—that’s all you need for a delicious lunch. This dish comes together super fast, making it ideal when you don’t have the time or energy to cook an elaborate meal but still want something special on your plate. In this recipe, the vegetables take center stage. Since we’re using seasonal vegetables, they’re at their very best, and the combination of their pure flavors creates a rich and satisfying dish.

Right on Trend: June Issue

We’ve entered a new month, which means plenty of new seasonal foods on our plates. With this list, you’ll be right on top of June’s must-try flavors.