October is a great time for hearty soups. When time is running short, let your Instant Pot make quick work of dinner while presenting you with a bowl of creamy soup that tastes like it got to simmer for hours that you didn't have time to give it.
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Every year since 1998, Seasoned Cooking has posted over a hundred articles each year. Do the math and you're looking at thousands of articles chock full of all manner of recipes, tips, and ingredient & kitchen tool focuses that help you in your culinary adventures and beyond. And while it's all searchable and there's even a clever multi-select tool to help you find the perfect recipe for your needs, sometimes we all just want to take a stroll down memory lane.
That's where this Archive comes in. Just click on any year and drill down by clicking on any month within that year. Before you know it, you'll be seeing that July 1999 had us taking a tour of Chinese cuisine and March 2013 treated us to sliders with an Irish twist! So if a little wander through the site is just your speed, we have a whole lot of paths for you to take on your journey. Enjoy!
Whether you are looking for the perfect sauce to pair with your spring rolls or making a batch of Thai noodles, this simple peanut sauce boasts complex flavor and is great for dipping, tossing with noodles, or eating with a spoon!
For many, cooking satisfies a deep inner need to create and share nourishing food with precious people in our lives. But it goes even deeper than that: cooking may be a big part of why we are who we are. Find out how we ate our way to becoming a stronger species.
Salads that incorporate warm ingredients are a perfect way to transition from summer to autumn and keep your dinner plate light and flavorful. Turn to sautéed chicken and roasted potatoes to fill the need for heartier fare without bidding farewell to salads.
Whether you are looking for a snack, a garnish for your favorite bloody mary, or something fun to toss into your next salad, you'll want to make sure you try these simple pickled green beans. No need to find the dill, but you will need to find some dry white wine … oh, dang!
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Fall is back to school time and also slow-simmering meals time, but what do you do when the combination of those two things leaves you with no time? Turn to your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Get some great recipes along with printable recipe cards.
The green bean harvest has been vast this season. But you'll be popping them into your mouth like there's no tomorrow after you've glazed them with a spicy-sweet glaze that will have you licking your lips and steaming another pot of beans!
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Do you have too many zucchinis? Grab your vegetable peeler or spiral cutter (if you have one) and learn about making fun zucchini noodles — or "zoodles" — for your favorite salads, pasta dishes, and more.
Looking for a simple grilled side dish? Look no further. 'Tis the season for eggplants of all kinds. Get yours on the grill and slather it with an amazing miso butter while it's still hot. You'll be wanting to make it every week!
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Late summer begs for fresh produce at every meal. Make zucchini king with a great stuffed vegetable dish that fills them with cajun-flavored shrimp and tender peppers, onion, and garlic. Oh, and did I mention cheese?
As summer gives us its last hurrah, celebrate it in style with your own homemade ice cream. Whether you're looking for something to remind you of a decadent breakfast favorite or something just downright zany and fun, we've got you covered … and you don't need an ice cream machine!
This is the time of the year when salads seem to make themselves and the challenge can often be how to transform them into a good main dish option. Turn to a beautifully seasoned combination of chicken and shrimp and it will be gracing everything from this season's salads to this winter's pasta dishes!
What to do with the occasional cool end of summer day in which is barely hits 70°? Grab your favorite skillet and get ready to take summer ingredients and give them a decidedly fall makeover. Then take a long stroll after dinner since there aren't many dishes to do!
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Peppers, also known as capsicums, are the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness or a spicy kick to any meal. Available in a range of colors from a cherry red to a fiery orange, there are many types of peppers that make it very easy to have fun in the kitchen!
As summer comes to a close, there's something simply decadent about a fancy dessert that features our favorites in frozen form. It's time to up the wow factor for your Labor Day entertaining plans!
No - this isn't dessert, it's better! If you love crab cakes, but want a recipe that caters to a smaller crowd, you're in luck. Get a glorious batch of crisp on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside crab cakes for two.
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Make a main dish salad any cowboy would be proud to eat. Packed with fried taters, tender steak, and charred sweet corn, this salad is enough to fuel you no matter where your adventures take you. Saddle up!
The right cooking oil can make all of the difference when preparing a meal. The oil that you use will have a huge effect on the outcome of your dish. But no worries - we've got everything that you need to pick the best cooking oil for your recipe!
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Make your own spicy rub for pan-seared chicken and finish it with a fresh relish that boasts both flavor and texture. Simple meals are best when they combine both and this one fits the bill and can be made in about a half hour.
Lemons are more for lemonade. Sometimes they are also for lemonade cookies! Let summer's favorite beverage inspire a tangy cookie that's easy to make and a hit at any backyard barbecue or summertime picnic.
Raising a glass is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. We make toasts, we give speeches, and we drink with friends and family to commemorate life’s milestone moments. Alcohol and socializing go hand in hand, but what if you’re looking for a festive refreshment without the booze? A mocktail might be the perfect alternative. It’s time to shake one up. Who’s in?
When summer hands you beautiful produce, being green become both easy and delicious! Combine fruit and veggies in the same color palette for a fun and simple side salad that will add a splash of color to your favorite foods off the grill.
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For millions of people, coffee is an essential morning tradition that fuels the start of their day—and most of the time, you probably don’t even think about it. But behind every sip of coffee, there’s a fascinating story that begins in the country where it was grown and ends with the choice of cup that carries it to your lips.
Once reserved for weekend or holiday gatherings, sweet corn on the cob has become a regular occurrence at my house. Moreover, I've even been known to give it a quick Mexican Street Corn treatment. My secret? The Instant Pot.
When July hands you hot weather, get up early and do all of your cooking before it heats up. Simple breakfast dishes like Morning Tater Tot Casserole make generous meals that can be served throughout the day with sides that dress it for every meal.