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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in October

Jessica Kostka — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:45:19 +0000

From appetizers to easy side dishes, I’ve got you covered for the gathering season. It’s my favourite time of year for cozy recipes for both main dishes and desserts!

What’s In Season in October

Fall fruits and vegetables are really showing off this month and farmer’s markets are packed with all the deliciousness!

Apples
Butternut Squash
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Cauliflower
Kale
Pears
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato
Potatoes
Winter Herbs

Recipes to Make in October

Appetizers

Baked Brie with Maple Cinnamon Apples and Pecans

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Grapes & Hazelnuts

Easy Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer with Honey

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Prosciutto

Pear & Walnut Baked Brie

Easy Baked Feta with Balsamic Figs & Grapes Appetizer

Quick Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip with Crispy Sage

Prosciutto, Sage & Gruyere Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Soup season

It’s soup season!!! I love a comforting bowl of soup this time of year. Perfect as an easy weeknight meal, weekend lunch or Sunday supper.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Warm Lentil Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

One-Pot Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup (high protein!)

The Best Creamy Potato Soup

Dinner

Simple and delicious, these dinners are all made on one sheet pan or in one pot on the stovetop. Perfect for easy weeknight dinner’s in October, or when having guests on the weekend.

Sheet Pan Pomegranate Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Warm Lentil Harvest Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Quick One Pot White Beans with Tomatoes & Greens

Easy & Delicious One Pan French Onion Chicken Dinner

Desserts

Pears, apples and pumpkins, oh my! It’s the season for warming, comforting spices in our desserts.

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Quick & Easy Pear Tart

Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread (with spice cake mix)

Delicious Gluten Free Pear Crisp (easy dessert!)

2 Ingredient Baked Pumpkin Donuts (with cake mix)

Thanksgiving Recipes

If you’re starting to plan for Thanksgiving, I’ve got you covered with my favourite Thanksgiving recipes:

Easy Lemon & Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

Make Ahead Sausage Stuffing

Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower with Orange Tahini (side dish)

How To Make Whole Roasted Carrots (With Flavor Variations)

Sage Roasted Mini Potatoes

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in September

Jessica Kostka — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:05:18 +0000

The Fall season is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited for all the recipes to make in September!

I truly love the changing of the seasons. However, September is kind of a fun month because you get the best of both worlds. There is still Summer fruit and vegetables to enjoy but we also get a taste of Fall with early apples and pears.

And, if you have a summer garden, it’s time to to preserve fresh herbs for use in the Fall & Winter!

What’s in Season in September

Whether are the farmers market or the grocery store, you can find in-season fruits and vegetables to enjoy this month. Grab some of your favourite late-Summer produce like zucchini to make my viral Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies or dive into early-Fall with my Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies.

Apples
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Tomatoes
Pears
Pumpkin
Zucchini

Recipes to Make in September

Breakfast and snacks

I love a quick breakfast or something I can take on the go like the recipes below.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free Option!)

Zucchini Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Pumpkin Spiced Oat Smoothie

Spiced Pear Baked French Toast

Appies

If you want to enjoy the vegetables of summer OR a taste of Fall, find a few new appetizer favourite recipes.

Easy Burrata Bread Appetizer with Roasted Tomatoes

Easy Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer with Honey

Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer

Pear & Walnut Baked Brie

Delicious Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Soups and sandwiches

Just dipping our toes into soup and sandwich season with these recipes.

Healthyish Broccoli Cheddar Soup

The best brie cheese sandwich with apple and fig jam

Savoury Apple Cheddar Tart

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Quick Dinners

Quick dinner recipes come in many forms from one pan pasta and chicken, to veggie-packed recipes the whole family will love.

How To Make Creamy Zucchini Pasta (In 30 Minutes)

One Pan Baked Gnocchi with Boursin Cheese & Tomatoes

30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Quick One Pot White Beans with Tomatoes & Greens

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

One Pan Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Oregano

Easy One Pot Veggie Pasta

Easy One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn & Zucchini

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

Delicious desserts

If you love apples or pears, these seasonal desserts are for you!

The Best Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Quick & Easy Pear Tart

Delicious Gluten Free Pear Crisp (easy dessert!)

Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

I’m already dreaming up more deliciously cozy recipes for Fall and Winter. Currently on my mind is anything apple! These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins are an absolute favourite this time of year. They freeze well and are great for a weekday snack too.

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in August

Jessica Kostka — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:28:42 +0000

It’s August! The month where truly everythinggggg is in season.

As the summer starts to wind down, try to enjoy all the seasonal produce on hand.

Each week I go to the farmer’s market there is more and more to choose from. It’s especially perfect timing for stone fruits like cherries, peaches, plums and apricots. And, you’ll find a ton of ripe and ready to eat vegetables like peppers, tomatoes, salad greens and summer squash.

It’s one of the best times of year to enjoy seasonal salads for dinner or grilling vegetables as a side dish. Everything is just so fresh!

So what other recipes are there make this month?

What’s In Season in August

Apricots
Bell peppers
Cherries
Corn
Nectarines
Peaches
Plums
Saskatoon Berries
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Zucchini

Recipes to Make in August

Summer fruit; fresh salads; fruit-forward cocktails; easy desserts – I’ve got you covered with recipes to make in August.

Easy summer fruit jams (you can freeze to enjoy later!)

Easy summer dinner ideas

Grilled Vegetables & Protein: Simply chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and grill in a basket (season with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic). Grill your favourite protein like my chili-lime chicken thighs at the same time and serve together.

Add any protein to a big salad: Two of my favourite summer salads are my Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad and Summer Greens Salad. Make one of these recipes and add a protein for a full summer meal.

Pizza on the Grill: Grab some fresh dough from a local store and grill it to perfection with your favourite pizza toppings. Try my Zucchini & Prosciutto Pizza on the grill!

Burgers!: Try my tried, tested and true spicy turkey burgers with dill slaw. Full of flavor but quick to make!

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in July

Jessica Kostka — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:41:24 +0000

Summer is here and it’s the best time to enjoy all the seasonal recipes it has to offer!

Lately I’ve been making snack plates on Saturdays which is such a lovely way to enjoy all the fruits and vegetables of the Summer season. Pair with your favourite protein like a chicken salad or just meats and cheeses. Add some crackers or bread and voila, a super easy weekend lunch.

If you want to take snack plates one step further, pack a picnic and take lunch or dinner outside!

Putting together a picnic-style meal is also an easy way to enjoy the summer temperatures. You could head to a local park to enjoy or just hang out in your backyard! Either way I’ve got you covered with all my best picnic tips and if you missed my Picnic Snack Board I shared recently you can find it here!

So what else is there to enjoy this month?

What’s In Season in July

Here is all of the fresh produce to enjoy in July recipes:

Apricots
Cherries
Corn
Cucumber
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Watermelon

Recipes to Make in July

I’ve got you covered with all of the recipes to make in July including quick Summer jam recipes, appetizers, pasta salads, easy summer dinners, cool drinks AND frozen treats!

Breakfast and Fruity Jams

Easy Apricot Jam

3 Easy & Quick Homemade Summer Jam Recipes (no pectin)

Easy and Delicious Summer Toast Recipes (3 toasts)

Aloha Breakfast Bowl

Healthy Crustless Veggie Breakfast Quiche Recipe

High Protein Peach Baked Oatmeal (with fresh peaches)

Appetizers & Light Bites

Quick Strawberry Burrata Appetizer with Crostini

Easy Burrata Bread Appetizer with Roasted Tomatoes

Herb Marinated Goat Cheese Recipe (quick appetizer)

Easy Baked Feta Appetizer with Tomatoes and Peppers

Summer Peach and Tomato Crostini with Goat Cheese

Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer

Marinated Mozzarella Balls with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Packable Salads

Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

Mason Jar Pesto Pasta Salad (perfect for meal prep)

The Best Italian Chopped Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

Watermelon Mason Jar Salad

Easy Summer Dinners

20-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata

Mediterranean Inspired Sheet Pan Shrimp with Feta

Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pesto

Easy One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn & Zucchini

Sheet Pan Baked Feta Dinner with Vegetables & Beans

Cool Drinks

Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Cocktail for Summer

Tropical Rum Slushie

The Easiest Coconut Margarita Recipe (with coconut milk)

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Frozen Treats

Homemade No Churn Raspberry Crumble Ice Cream Recipe

Easy No Bake 3 Ingredient Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

No Churn S’mores Ice Cream (easy ice cream dessert!)

Easy No-Churn Strawberry Basil Ice Cream Recipe

Enjoy the sweet sweet summertime friends!

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in June

Jessica Kostka — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:51:17 +0000

We are starting to transition from the Spring to Summer season so there are so many recipes to make in June!

At my local farmers market there is MUCH more colourful produce; it’s hard not to buy all of it!

And, my rhubarb plant is THRIVING already. I do a happy-dance every year when that plant pops because I am such a fan of all rhubarb recipes. If you’re a rhubarb fan like me, here a couple of my favourite ways to enjoy it:

In a cocktail: Rhubarb simple syrup is easy to make and keeps in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Mix it with some gin and soda for the perfect patio cocktail.

In dessert: This Rhubarb Cake is so easy to make and honestly just delicious. Or if you want to make something simpler, try ice cream sundaes with a strawberry-rhubarb sauce.

What’s In Season in June

It’s time for Summer produce to make it’s way onto your weekly menus! So, let’s chat what’s in season for this month plus tips for planting a vegetable or herb garden at home.

What else is there to make this month?! Here are more recipes to make in June:

Asparagus
Bell peppers
Blueberries
Carrots
Cherries
Fresh Herbs
Mango
Spinach
Strawberries
Radishes
Rhubarb

Fruity Smoothies

Blueberry Bliss Smoothie

Bright and Fresh Green Mojito Smoothie Recipe

High Protein Cherry Pie Smoothie (no protein powder)

The Best Green Tropical Island Smoothie Recipe

Tropical Blood Orange Smoothie

Salads

Market Spring Vegetable Salad

Blueberry Basil Summer Green Salad with Goat Cheese

Easy Thai Inspired Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

The Best Strawberry Summer Salad Recipe with Feta

Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad (with meal prep tips)

Quick Appetizers

Marinated Mozzarella Balls with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Lemon and Fresh Basil Burrata Cheese Appetizer

Easy Baked Feta Appetizer with Tomatoes and Peppers

Easy Weeknight Dinners

Peanut Chicken Power Bowls

Easy Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Mango Salsa

Sheet Pan Baked Feta Dinner with Vegetables & Beans

Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus, Pesto & Lemon

30 Minute One Pan Flavorful Pesto Orzo Recipe With Tomatoes

One Pan Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

20-Minute One Pot Garlic and Herb Boursin Pasta

One Pan Dump and Bake Ramen Noodles with Vegetables

Recipes with Rhubarb

Strawberry Rhubarb Toasted Oat Sundaes

Easy Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe With Crumb Topping

Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies with Lemon Icing

Easy & Delicious Gluten Free Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tart Recipe

Cocktail Season

Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria

The Best Lavender French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Cocktail for Summer

Cucumber Cider Smash

Here are my top tips to starting a vegetable garden at home

Are you growing any of your own herbs or vegetables at home? There’s definitely been an uptick in growing your own food this Spring and into Summer. At our house we have two container gardens along with a few smaller pots with herbs and tomatoes.

Look up what growing ‘zone’ you’re located in.

Here’s one plant map, if you scroll down a bit you’ll find each Canadian province listed which you can click on and find out the zone you’re in. This can help inform what you may try to grow in a vegetable garden. I’ve had great success with a variety of lettuces, peppers, tomatoes, radishes, carrots and beets – we’re in zone 4.

Experiment

Honestly the fun part of gardening is just trying different seeds to see what works! Last year I even tried my hand at growing potatoes in a very deep container and it worked. A friend of mine bought a strawberry plant in a hanging basket and is already getting delicious berries!

Start small

When I first started a backyard garden I tried a bit of everything. Depending on your space, you could start with a pot or two of herbs. Or, try your hand at tomatoes which do well in containers too. Since we tried a ton of different vegetables in our first year, now we know what grows well from Spring to Summer.

Growing your own food is absolutely so satisfying. Once we’re in the midst of the summer I love being able to go outside and pick what I need for the recipe I’m cooking. Whether its jalapeños for tacos, herbs for making cocktails or carrots towards the end of summer, it’s so neat to enjoy the food you’ve grown.

I’d love to know which herbs or vegetables you’re growing this year; let me know in the comments below OR if you have any questions!

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in May

Jessica Kostka — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:24:12 +0000

It finally feels like Spring is here to stay so let’s enjoy all of the recipes to make in May!

There are so many fresh recipes to make this month.

Fresh and vibrant salads, desserts, appetizers and some snack ideas are here to celebrate the season.

It’s been a very warm Spring week so we finally have our grill uncovered for delicious dinners like these Spicy Turkey Burgers with Dill Slaw.

And we’ve been adding many more Spring & Summer Salads to our dinner rotation. Plus, you can’t forget dessert!

What’s In Season in May

It’s time for light and fresh meals that focus on in-season produce so here are my favourite recipes to make in May:

Asparagus
Bell Peppers
Blueberries
Cucumbers
Fresh Basil
Leafy Greens
Mushrooms
Peas
Radishes
Rhubarb
Tomatoes

Recipes to Make in May

Fresh Salads

Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Halloumi Salad with Pesto

Blueberry Basil Summer Green Salad with Goat Cheese

Market Spring Vegetable Salad

Light & Fresh Pastas

Easy One Pot Veggie Pasta

Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

30 Minute One Pan Flavorful Pesto Orzo Recipe With Tomatoes

Easy 30 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus, Pesto & Lemon

Delightful Spring Sips

Grapefruit Lavender Spring Blossom Cocktail (with gin)

Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Cocktail

The Best Rhubarb French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Spring Sweets

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping

Simple & Delicious White Chocolate Pistachio Blondies

Easy Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe With Crumb Topping

Lemon Blueberry Blondies

Brunch Recipes to Make in May

And, we can’t forget Mother’s Day is coming up! So here are some of my favourite brunch menu items to help you celebrate.

Brunch Starters to Make in May

Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer

Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Appetizer with Crostini

Spring Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey & Pistachios

Brunch Baked Goods

Easy Herb Drop Biscuits

The Best Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins

Strawberry Crumble Bars

Mains to Share

Spring Frittata with Arugula and Fresh Herbs

Easy French Toast Blueberry Breakfast Bake Recipe

Swiss Chard, Goat Cheese & Leek Frittata

Healthy Crustless Veggie Breakfast Quiche Recipe

Easy Baked Croissant French Toast

Mushroom Tart

Brunch Cocktail Recipes to Make in May

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Lavender French 75 Cocktail

Strawberry Lemonade Rosé Punch

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in April

Jessica Kostka — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:06:09 +0000

Let’s chat about all of the bright and fresh recipes to make in April!

While this month is still a bit of transition to Spring, there are still a lot of delicious dishes to make.

Plus I’ve got recipe ideas for your Easter brunch and dinner menus!

If you enjoy cooking more seasonally, I highly recommend Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden. He walks you through all of the ways to enjoy vegetables from early-Spring through Winter. This book has given me so many new ideas on how to cook different vegetables during this time of year.

And speaking of vegetables, I’m currently planning what to plant in my vegetable garden! Growing your own food is absolutely so satisfying. Once we’re in the midst of the summer I love being able to go outside and pick what I need for the recipe I’m cooking. This year I’m going to try a few different types of radishes and some of our other favourites like beets, carrots, lettuces, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes.

What’s In Season in April

Though the weather in April can still be a bit up and down, the produce at the markets and grocery stores is definitely bright and fresh for the Spring season.

Arugula
Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Leeks
Lemon
Mushrooms
Radishes
Rhubarb

Recipes to make in April

Breakfast & Brunch

Swiss Chard, Goat Cheese & Leek Frittata

Easy French Toast Blueberry Breakfast Bake Recipe

Healthy Crustless Veggie Breakfast Quiche Recipe

Salads & Side Dishes

Blueberry Basil Green Salad with Goat Cheese

Market Spring Vegetable Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Dates & Hazelnuts

Sauteed Savoy Cabbage with Bacon

Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower with Orange Tahini (side dish)

Spring Dinner Recipes

Leek and Pancetta Pasta

Easy One Pan Spring Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus

One Pan Creamy Lemon & Garlic Chicken Gnocchi

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Spring Minestrone Soup with Herb Ricotta Topping

Easy 30 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Spring Cocktails

Lavender French 75

Grapefruit Lavender Spring Blossom Cocktail

Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz

Rhubarb French 75

Sweet Treats

Easy Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Lemon Blueberry Blondies

Coconut Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easter Brunch & Dinner Menu Recipes

Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche

Mushroom Tart

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Easy Baked Croissant French Toast

Easy Herb Drop Biscuits

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots and Radishes

Quick & Easy Gnocchi With Mushrooms

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Eggs

Easy Mini-Egg Fudge Recipe

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in March

Jessica Kostka — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:27 +0000

I’m so ready for all the bright and fresh recipes to make in March!

I’m still cooking one pan meals like this One Pot Boursin Pasta but trying to add in more fresh vegetables as they become available in grocery stores. We enjoyed adding some asparagus to that pasta recipe and it was delicious!

We’ve been enjoying a roast chicken most Sundays for dinner which is a delicious way to meal prep too. We usually make a large batch of roasted vegetables so we can enjoy them with lunch during the week.

And, we can’t forget we’re getting into carrot season! Whether roasted, shredded for salads or in a dessert, they are one of my favourite versatile vegetables.

What’s In Season In March

More colourful produce is starting to make it’s way back to the stores which is lovely to see. I love this time of year as we head out of Winter and (hopefully) into the warmer days of Spring ahead.

Asparagus
Blueberries
Carrots
Greens
Leeks
Mushrooms
Radishes
Peas

Recipes to make in March

Breakfast

Spring Frittata with Arugula and Fresh Herbs

Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes

Easy French Toast Blueberry Breakfast Bake

High Protein Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

Appetizers & Light Lunches

5-Ingredient Baked Goat Cheese with Apricot Jam & Pecans

Easy Spring Pea Crostini with Ricotta & Hazelnuts

Sundried Tomato White Bean Hummus Dip Appetizer

Spring Market Vegetable Salad

Easy Pea Soup

Easy Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles Appetizer

Potato Leek Soup

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad

Apricot and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Blueberry Basil Green Salad

Quick Dinners & Sides

Quick Spring Gnocchi with Asparagus

Spring Minestrone Soup with Herb Ricotta

One Pan Spring Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots and Radishes

Creamy one pot mushroom and leek pasta recipe

Leek & Pancetta Pasta

Easy 30 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel & Blood Oranges

Desserts

Coconut Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy 3-Ingredient Mini Egg Fudge Recipe for Easter

Lemon Blueberry Blondies

Simple & Delicious White Chocolate Pistachio Blondies

Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tart Recipe

Lemon Squares

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35 Seasonal Recipes to Make in February

Jessica Kostka — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:05:12 +0000

Using seasonal winter produce, there are delicious recipes to make in February!

From cozy soups, to tacos and a bright citrus smoothie, there’s a variety to choose from.

Plus I’m sharing some of my favourite chocolate appetizers for the Super Bowl and treats for Valentine’s Day.

The recipes this time of year are super cozy and easy to make. I LOVE a good soup recipe that comes together easily and is packed with flavour. I add white beans to my healthy broccoli cheddar soup and creamy potato soup too which gives them a protein boost!

What’s In Season In February

We made it through January and the days are starting to get a tad longer which means more time to enjoy all of the delicious produce this month. And, do not miss out on all the citrus shining bright this season!

Broccoli
Blood Orange
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Kale
Lemon
Winter Squash

Recipes to Make in February

Appetizers (for game day!)

Easy Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip

Quick Baked Cheesy Jalapeno Ranch Chips Appetizer

The Best Easy High Protein Dill Pickle Dip Recipe

Easy Mini Chicken & Waffles Bites with Hot Honey

The Best Quick and Easy Spicy Buffalo Hummus Dip

Mini Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza Puff Pastry Tarts

Easy Sheet Pan Kettle Chip BBQ Chicken Nachos Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Bites Appetizer

The Best Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Pull Apart Bread

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)

Soups, Salads & Sides

Healthyish Broccoli Cheddar Soup

One Pot Creamy Tortellini Soup

The Best Creamy Potato Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Blood Orange Salad with Burrata, Hazelnuts & Mint

Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples, Dates & Hazelnuts

Easy Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cauliflower with Orange Tahini (side dish)

Dinner

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Winter Oven Baked Risotto with Mushrooms & Kale

Quick One Pot White Beans with Tomatoes & Greens

30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

20-Minute One Pot Garlic and Herb Boursin Pasta

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Easy 30 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken (quick dinner!)

Easy One Pan Creamy Lemon & Garlic Chicken Gnocchi

Seasonal Treats for Valentine’s Day

The Best Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Easy Valentine’s Day Raspberry Puff Pastry Hearts

5-Ingredient Snickers Chocolate Bark (viral recipe!)

Easy Deep Dish Single Serving Sugar Cookie Recipe

The Best Dark Chocolate Cake

One Bowl Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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30 Seasonal Recipes to Make in January

Jessica Kostka — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:53:00 +0000

Let’s kickstart the New Year with fresh recipes to make in January!

I love the beginning of the year, especially for all of the beautiful citrus fruits!

From smoothies to salads to one-pan dinners, I’ve got you covered with tons of ideas to enjoy this fresh season.

This time of year I like to make more simple recipes, especially after the more-involved meals of the holidays.

For weeknight meals, I like to focus on one-pan or one-pot recipes where the whole dish comes together easily and deliciously of course!

What’s In Season In January

I love the produce in January, especially all of the citrus! It’s so vibrant and fresh, a nice contrast to the cozy ingredients like potatoes and Winter squash.