What’s in Season This Winter

By: Kitchen Crew   January 16, 2017

When thinking of winter, your thoughts may be of snow falling, colder temperatures, or hot cocoa by the fireplace… not necessarily eating fresh fruits and veggies. But you can!

While lots are harvested year around these days, there are a few that at at their peak in winter and you’ll readily find at your grocer or farmer’s market. Incorporate these into your cooking and you’re guaranteed to freshen up your menu.

Fruits

    • Bananas

 

    • Clementines

 

    • Cranberries

 

    • Grapefruit

 

    • Lemons

 

    • Limes

 

  • Oranges

 

Vegetables

    • Artichokes

 

    • Beets

 

    • Broccoli

 

    • Brussels Sprouts

 

    • Cabbage

 

    • Dates

 

    • Parsnips

 

    • Potatoes

 

    • Snow Peas

 

    • Turnips

 

  • Winter Squash (Acorn, Butternut)

 

Winter Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Four Cheese Lasagna

Bea’s Baked Cabbage

“Evil” Chicken & Broccoli Skillet

Banana Cake

Beef and Snow Peas

Cranberry Lemon Crumble Cake

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Banana Nut Waffles

Bacon Parmesan Parsnip Puree

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Steamed Cabbage with Smoked Sausage & Red Potatoes

Brown Butter & Maple Brussels Sprouts with Pecans