Seasonal Cooking Recipes

With fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper, these Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing appetizer for an Asian-inspired meal.

Asparagus is grilled with a little oil, salt, and pepper for a simple summer side dish.

Baklava uses phyllo dough stacked with honey and nuts to make a sweet Greek dessert that everyone will love.

A simple, moist, yummy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Sometimes the basics are the best! I've used this simple recipe for years to make garlic bread, and any leftovers go great on barbequed steaks, pasta, rice or potatoes. You can use any butter or margarine you like. Also, fresh or minced garlic in a jar works well. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.

Our authentic Greek spanakopita pie pairs flaky phyllo dough with spinach and feta.

Our easiest strawberry jam recipe without a pectin. The jam is soft, spreadable, delicious, and great for first-timers or seasoned cooks.

Tuna steaks are a perfect candidate for grilling, and a sweet, tangy marinade keeps them moist and flavorful.

A unique and popular recipe. Sliced apples under a lattice crust get bathed with a sweet buttery sauce before baking.

Really great appetizer for the summer or anytime. Every time I have served these everyone wants the recipe...and they're so easy! Just be sure to refrigerate the cream cheese mixture overnight!

Pretty double-crust rhubarb pie with a lusciously sweet and tart filling.

Slow cook your St. Patrick's Day corned beef dinner, and celebrate the easy way.

Pasta primavera is quite a straightforward recipe; spaghetti or fettuccine tossed with an array of fresh spring vegetables. When done right, this is one of the year's great seasonal recipes. This looks, smells, and tastes like a cool, sunny spring day.

Half of this pie's strawberries are arranged in a baked pastry shell, and the other half are crushed and cooked until thick and bubbly. This lovely glaze is then poured over the whole berries in the pastry shell. Chill this pie for several hours and serve it with mounds of whipped cream.

Potato pancakes are classic comfort food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This chicken pot pie with biscuits is easy to make with leftover chicken.

Make your own applesauce at home with just apples, sugar, cinnamon, and this recipe.

A hearty, creamy soup made with ham and potatoes that's pure comfort food.

Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.

Easy, tasty, tender fritters. Perfect as a starter, side dish, or snack.

This peach cobbler recipe with fresh Southern peaches makes the perfect dessert.

This corn pudding is definitely comfort food.

Ground beef, tomato sauce, and rice combine in this cabbage roll casserole.

This yummy macaroni salad is made with Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, and peas.