American Seasonal Recipes - Recipes for Enjoying Food at Its Freshest
By John Mitzewich, About.com Guide to American Food
The hottest trend in American cuisine is eating locally produced, seasonal foods. The benefits include fresher, better tasting products, healthier choices, lower costs, and it's even better for the planet! These seasonal recipes will help you enjoy foods at their peak of flavor and wholesomeness.
- Great Fall Dinner Recipe Ideas
- Fall Vegetable, Salad, and Side Dish Recipes
- Fall Baking and Dessert Ideas
Great Fall Dinner Recipe Ideas
Cooking in fall means taking full advantage of the harvest time bounty. Comforting recipes to keep you warm, as the shadows grow long, and the days grow cooler.
- Beef Chuck Pot Roast
- Spicy White Bean and Chicken Chili
- Soy and Ginger Glazed Salmon
- Maple-Brined Pork Loin Roast
- Butternut Squash Dumplings
- Bacon Swiss Chard Frittata
- Beef and Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Baked Pomegranate Chicken
- Sherry Braised Beef Short Ribs
- Fettuccini with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce
- Herb, Lemon, and Garlic Roast Chicken with Watercress
- Chicken Marsala
- White Beans with Smoked Ham Shank
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
- Grilled Chili Chicken
Fall Vegetable, Salad, and Side Dish Recipes
Why not take a nice walk around your local farmer's market and buy some local, seasonal produce to use in these recipes? This is a great time of year for all kinds of potatoes, squash, greens, and other vegetables.
- Quick and Easy Pickled Vegetables
- Baked Barbecue Beans
- Honey Mustard Coleslaw
- Sour Cream Potato Salad
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
- Waldorf Salad
- Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
- Sweet-Hot Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw
- Sweet Potato Steak Fries
- Maple-Glazed Yams
- Pear and Almond Dressing and Poultry Stuffing
- Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
Fall Baking and Dessert Ideas
With these recipes, not only do you get to enjoy fresh baked goods, you have a nice warm kitchen to enjoy them in!
