Browse 70 recipes collected around seasonal produce.
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◷ 90 minmedium
A comforting vegetarian dish featuring soft Ethiopian-style lentil dumplings paired with a medley of slow-braised seasonal vegetables seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices. This recipe embraces slow braising as the cooking method, highlighting familiar flavors and wholesome ingredients perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 14
◷ 40 minmedium
A vibrant, weeknight-friendly Peruvian-inspired recipe featuring perfectly seared chicken thighs paired with a colorful stir-fry of fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish highlights traditional flavors with familiar cooking methods to create a balanced and satisfying meal.
Jan 13
◷ 200 minmedium
Tender lamb shanks slow-braised in a fragrant blend of Lebanese spices, simmered with sweet apricots and toasted almonds. Served alongside a simple fresh herb salad and warm flatbread, this dish offers a comforting and authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 9
◷ 45 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian-inspired skillet supper featuring bakso-style pork meatballs cooked in a pressure cooker with vibrant seasonal greens. This dish highlights traditional flavors with a focus on approachable cooking techniques, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Jan 8
◷ 40 mineasy
A comforting Ethiopian-style tibs featuring seasoned lentils and vibrant seasonal vegetables, gently steamed to retain their natural flavors and nutrients. This dish offers a wholesome vegetarian option with familiar spices and an approachable cooking method, perfect for weeknight meals.
Jan 6
◷ 60 minmedium
Experience the vibrant flavors of a classic Caribbean dinner featuring jerk-marinated grilled pork paired with sweet fried plantains and a savory sauté of callaloo greens. This recipe highlights seasonal produce and traditional cooking techniques for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Jan 5
◷ 45 minmedium
A classic Filipino chicken adobo prepared with a gentle poaching technique to maintain tender, flavorful meat, served alongside sautéed seasonal leafy greens. This weeknight-friendly dish highlights the balance of tangy vinegar and savory soy flavors, complemented by fresh, local produce.
Jan 4
◷ 40 minmedium
These delicate dumplings combine fresh seasonal corn with tender shrimp, lightly poached and stir-fried with traditional Peruvian spices for a flavorful weeknight dish.
Jan 4
◷ 60 minmedium
A hearty and vibrant Caribbean-inspired steamed callaloo stew featuring tender Caribbean callaloo leaves, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs, gently steamed to preserve natural flavors and nutrients. This comforting vegetarian stew celebrates traditional Caribbean ingredients and techniques, making it perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Jan 4
◷ 200 minmedium
A comforting grain bowl featuring slow-braised Indonesian-spiced beef with aromatic coconut milk, served over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish highlights traditional Indonesian flavors through slow braising, balancing tender protein with vibrant, wholesome produce.
Jan 4
◷ 40 minmedium
These Peruvian-inspired chicken and vegetable dumplings feature a flavorful filling of spiced ground poultry and seasonal produce. The dumplings are pan-fried to a golden crisp, offering a satisfying weeknight meal with familiar cooking techniques and a nod to traditional Peruvian flavors.
Jan 2
◷ 60 minmedium
A weeknight-friendly Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender pressure-cooked chicken served alongside mujaddara—a comforting lentil and rice pilaf—accompanied by sautéed seasonal greens. This recipe embraces familiar flavors and straightforward techniques, highlighting seasonal produce while maintaining a balanced protein rotation and respecting traditional culinary roots.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, water for cooking lentils, flour, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: medium saucepan, mixing bowl, large frying pan or braising pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150g/5 oz each), ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes (adjust to taste). Equipment: Large mixing bowl, Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, Wok or large frying pan, Tongs or spatula, Meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before marinating to ensure the skin crisps properly.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shanks (about 1.2 kg total), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, frying pan, wooden spoon, knife, chopping board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure even slow braising and moisture retention.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh lean pork mince, garlic, minced, shallots, minced, salt, ground white pepper. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, large skillet or wide pan, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: To prevent meatballs from sticking while shaping, keep your hands moist with cold water.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed and drained, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, carrot, diced. Equipment: steamer pot with lid, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a shallow dish for steaming to ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into 2.5 cm thick slices, jerk seasoning paste or homemade jerk marinade, ripe plantains (yellow to black), peeled and cut into 1.5 cm thick slices, vegetable oil, for frying plantains, fresh callaloo leaves, washed and roughly chopped (or substitute spinach). Equipment: grill or grill pan, large frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, tongs, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra smoky flavor, grill the pork over charcoal if possible.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1kg), soy sauce (about ⅔ cup), white vinegar or cane vinegar (about ½ cup), garlic, minced, bay leaf. Equipment: large deep skillet or sauté pan with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and vinegar with garlic for 30 minutes before poaching.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: corn kernels, shrimp, all-purpose flour, egg, cold water. Equipment: mixing bowl, large pot, steamer or pot with steaming rack, skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: If you can't find ají amarillo paste, substitute with a mild chili paste or paprika combined with a little cumin for a similar flavor profile.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: Caribbean callaloo leaves, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, scallions. Equipment: Large steaming pot with lid, Steaming basket or rack, Knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl, Wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Do not pierce or break the Scotch bonnet pepper during cooking to prevent the stew from becoming too spicy.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, coconut milk, jasmine rice, beef broth, vegetable oil. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, rice cooker or pot with lid for rice.
Kitchen tip: Patting the beef dry before searing ensures a better browning and richer flavor.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, carrot, finely diced, red bell pepper, finely diced, zucchini, finely diced, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Make sure not to overfill the dumplings to avoid bursting during cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, brown or green lentils, rinsed, medium-grain white rice, rinsed, yellow onions, thinly sliced, olive oil, divided. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet or frying pan, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure onions are cooked on medium-low heat to prevent burning and to achieve deep caramelization.