WHAT'S IN SEASON:
(This will vary depending on the time of the month and where you live.)
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chicory
Clementines
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Kale
Leeks
Lemons
Oranges
Parsnips
Pears
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Shallots
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Tangelos
Tangerines
Turnips
Winter Squash
1. Sweet Tea-Brined Hot Chicken Wings
Perfect for a Super Bowl party, equally delicious for a fun dinner. Recipe here.
2. Garlicky Winter Greens and Chickpea Salad
Recipe here.
3. Lemon Bars
Tangy, delicate, and totally perfect. Recipe here.
4. Vegan Cauliflower Fettuccine "Alfredo"
Far healthier than the original, and possibly equally delicious? Recipe here.
5. Brussels Sprout and Carrot Salad with Cara Cara, Avocado, and Orange Tahini Dressing
Recipe here.
6. Polenta Fries
Recipe here.
7. Quinoa, Persimmon, and Almond Porridge
Waking up is hard to do, especially when it's below freezing. Fresh, colorful fruit makes things a little easier. Recipe here.
8. Pork and Kimchi Noodle Stir Fry
Better than takeout. Recipe here.
9. Miso Shiitake Soba Soup
Hearty without being heavy. Recipe here.
10. Toasted Pistachio and Pineapple Muesli
Recipe here.
11. Barley, Cauliflower, and Herbs with Burrata
Recipe here.
12. Cinnamon Infused Hot Chocolate
Recipe here.
13. Asian Oven Roasted Pulled Pork
The perfect set-it-and-forget-it weekend dinner (with leftovers for days). Recipe here.
14. Crispy Delicata Rings With Currant, Fennel, and Apple Relish
Recipe here.
15. Pomegranate, Kale and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta
A not-too-healthy way to take advantage of seasonal produce. Recipe here.
16. Chicken Khao Soi
Recipe here.
17. Chocolate Panna Cotta with Spiced Pepita Brittle
To really impress your valentine. Recipe here.
18. Pot Au Feu
Braised beef, classic French style. Recipe here.
19. Grapefruit Curd Stuffed Donuts
I'll never be sick of lemon curd, but it's nice to change things up every once in a while. Recipe here.
20. Winter Squash Carbonara with Pancetta and Sage
Recipe here.
21. Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
If you're getting a little bit tired of winter squash soup, this sunchoke version is nice little twist. Recipe here.
22. Slow-Cooker Sour Cream Cheesecake
Further proof that everybody needs a slow cooker. Recipe here.
23. Grown-Up Tater Tots
Not really all that similar to the tater tots of your cafeteria dreams. Better, actually. Recipe here.
24. Shaved Brussels Sprout, Lentil, Bacon and Pear Salad
Recipe here.
25. Grapefruit Old Fashioned
Unique enough to feel special, simple enough to be your go-to cocktail this month. Recipe here.
26. Roasted Salmon with Butter
Recipe here.
27. Chocolate Whiskey Bundt Cake with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Recipe here.
28. Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic and Herbs
Recipe here.