Cooking with Seasonal Ingredients: Winter Edition.
Cooking with seasonal ingredients brings a unique richness to your meals, enhancing flavors while supporting local farmers and reducing your carbon footprint.
These earthy, sweet vegetables are perfect for roasting or incorporating into stews. Try making a root vegetable mash, roasted root veggie medley, or a hearty vegetable soup for a comforting dish.
Often overlooked, Brussels sprouts are in season during winter and can be roasted with garlic and olive oil or shredded into a salad for a burst of flavor. Pair them with balsamic vinegar and toasted nuts for a delicious side dish.
Roasting winter squash brings out its natural sweetness. You can make a velvety squash soup, toss cubes into a salad, or serve it alongside a protein for a filling meal.
Brighten up your winter dishes with citrus fruits. Add fresh orange slices to salads, make a citrus vinaigrette, or use zest in baked goods like cakes or cookies. Citrus also makes a perfect ingredient for marmalade or juices.
These dark leafy greens thrive in the winter months and are full of nutrients. Use them in soups, sauté them with garlic, or add them to grain bowls for a healthy, hearty addition to your meals.
A winter staple, sweet potatoes can be roasted, mashed, or turned into a delicious pie. They make an excellent base for soups and stews, adding both sweetness and creaminess.
Pomegranate seeds offer a burst of color and a touch of tart sweetness. Sprinkle them over salads, yogurt, or oatmeal, or use them to make a refreshing winter fruit salad.
Winter is the season for earthy mushrooms like shiitake, cremini, and oyster. Use them in risottos, pasta dishes, or as a meaty topping for pizzas and salads.