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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!

Katsu-Style Shrimp with Sriracha-Honey Sauce

If you like crispy shrimp and turning up the heat, this one's for you. A seasoned panko mixture coats tender shrimp and a spicy-sweet sauce get drizzled over the top with more on the side for those brave enough to dip!

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  • shrimp
  • baking
  • spicy
  • quick cooking

Big Flavors Mixed Veggies

Have a friend or family member who wrinkles their nose when vegetables make their way to the table? Even those that tend to be picky about eating their veggies tend to love this dish. An Asian-inspired take on seasonal vegetables makes a great accompaniment to dinner tonight!

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  • vegetables
  • world cuisine

Grilled Ratatouille

What happens if you take the season's best vegetables, introduce them to a grill, and toss them with a light and herby dressing? You will experience the most amazing ratatouille you've ever had and you'll be out gathering more vegetables while the season lasts!

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  • vegetables
  • grilling
  • make ahead

Smoky Baked Beans

Between tailgating events and autumn potlucks, everyone needs a go-to dish to make mouths water and pair with everything from bratwurst to steaks. Get a solid, easy recipe for baked beans that can be made in your slow cooker and feeds a crowd.

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  • beans
  • slow cooker
  • side dishes
  • bacon

Grilled Salmon and Veggie Tacos

Early autumn grilling is a thing of beauty. The weather is starting to include just the first hints of chilliness, but gardens are giving us so much to work with, it makes sense to work it onto the grill for quick and inspired meals.

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  • grilling
  • salmon
  • vegetables
  • autumn
  • tacos

Savory French Toast with Caprese Relish

If you thought French toast was just a sweet morning meal, you have another think coming! Savory French toast is an all-time favorite in my home and now, during the height of tomato season, is the perfect time to try it. Brunch will never be the same!

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  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • bread
  • eggs
  • tomatoes
  • basil
  • cheese

Weeknight Shorts: Thai Peanut Chicken

A favorite with kids and grown-ups alike, this chicken, inspired by Thai chicken satay, will get cheers when it's on the menu. Tweak the seasonings to suit your tastes and whip up a batch of quick peanut sauce - it's time to enjoy the flavors of Thailand!

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  • Weeknight Shorts
  • world cuisine
  • chicken

Weeknight Shorts: Grilled Steak Chimichurri Salad

When time is of the essence - and let's face it, it nearly always is - get dinner on the table and feed your hungry family in less than a half hour. A main dish salad featuring grilled steak and beans gets dressed with a sauce/dressing that's summer all over again.

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  • Weeknight Shorts
  • salad
  • steak
  • sauce
  • grill

Weeknight Shorts: One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

When time is of the essence - and let's face it, it nearly always is - get dinner on the table and feed your hungry family in less than a half hour. Tender shrimp and veggies find their way to being tucked into tortillas and enjoyed fajita-style!

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  • shrimp
  • world cuisine
  • Weeknight Shorts
  • Tex-Mex

Muffin Monday: Very Berry Muffins

Whether you've got fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or all four of them, these tender muffins makes a great way to start any day. Topped with a fun crumbly topping, pair them with your favorite coffee or tea and welcome the morning.

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  • muffins
  • berries
  • make ahead
  • baking

Snack Attack

Back to school means being ready for starving kids when they return. Despite providing healthy lunches and snacks to keep them going all day, most kids will be asking what they can have to tide them over until dinner the minute they pass through the door. Get quick, healthy, simple ideas for them.

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  • snacks
  • quick
  • make ahead
  • kids

Eating Around the World

Dining out while traveling abroad is both an adventure and a learning experience. To help jet-setting foodies navigate global dining etiquette, we're sharing a guide to the essential do’s and don’ts when dining in nine of the most frequently visited countries across the globe.

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  • world cuisine
  • infographic
  • learning opportunity

Breakfast Bruschetta

When the weekend shows up and a beautiful loaf of freshly baked bread happens to exist in my kitchen, it's only natural to make loads of little buttered toasts and let the morning bruschetta game begin. If you've never tried this for breakfast before, you're in for a treat!

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  • breakfast
  • bread
  • creative cooking

Rainbow Sparkle No Churn Ice Cream

As summer comes to close and school is just around the corner, celebrate the end of the season with a lot of color and sparkle with your very own ice cream swirled with loads of color and sparkle. It's ice cream every unicorn would be proud to enjoy.

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  • ice cream
  • kid-friendly
  • freezer
  • summer

Grilled Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad

If you've never tried grilling cabbage or fennel before, there's no time like the present! Turn the concept of a cabbage salad on its head by grilling veggies, adding loads of fresh herbs, turning it into a main dish meal with grilled chicken and roasted peanuts, and tossing it all with the most flavorful dressing you've likely witnessed all summer.

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  • salad
  • cabbage
  • grill
  • chicken

Mushroom & Chèvre Paninis

If you are planning an end of summer picnic, make sure you give a nod to the vegetarians in your gathering by making these amazing mushroom and roasted pepper sandwiches. But make more than you think you'll need ... they've been known to get gobbled up by the carnivores as well!

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  • vegetarian
  • sandwiches
  • panini press
  • entertaining

Summer Shrimp Pad Thai

Summer's finest produce finds itself in a garden-inspired Shrimp Pad Thai. Everything from golden corn to tender zucchini to crisp carrots star in this seasonal spin on a favorite dish from Thailand.

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  • shrimp
  • noodles
  • summer
  • vegetables
  • quick cooking

Breakfast Bagel BLT

A summer favorite, the BLT, gets a morning makeover that involves a bagel, an egg, and swapping the lettuce for fresh basil. The result? A breakfast sandwich that you will turn to again and again all summer long!

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  • bagels
  • eggs
  • bacon
  • tomatoes
  • basil
  • summer
  • breakfast
  • sandwiches

13 Foods For a Better Mood

Feeding our bodies — and therefore our brains — with natural, whole foods instead of processed or genetically modified ingredients can significantly improve how we feel. Not only can a nutrient-rich diet improve your brain's overall function, it can also protect it from stress and improve its ability to adapt.

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  • infographic
  • learning opportunity
  • healthy cooking

Muffin Monday: Morning Glory Muffins

Packed with loads of fresh and dried fruit and even nuts, these muffins are a great breakfast on the go. What's more, they are a great bakery item to assemble when you are out of eggs!

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  • muffins
  • fruit
  • nuts
  • freezer

Weekday Shorts: Empty the Garden Steak Salad

Main dish salads don't get more perfect than this. The bounty of the garden meets the sizzle of the pan in a steak salad that will be as amazing to eat as it is to see on a plate.

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  • salad
  • steak
  • cast iron
  • Weeknight Shorts

Creamy No Bake Cheesecake

No need to turn on the oven for this decadent, creamy cheesecake. Get ready for your favorite summer dessert and marvel at the half hour it takes to assemble it. Then, let this cool dessert be crowned with whatever floats your boat: fruit, chocolate, caramel, and more!

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  • cheesecake
  • quick
  • desserts
  • summer

Breakfast Bagel Buffet

It's August and many people are enjoying leisurely beach vacations, hosting long weekends away, or pulling out the tents and going camping. What to serve a crowd that doesn't involve much -- or any --in the way of kitchen time? Grab a bevy of bagels and make a sweet and savory spread that will impress!

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  • entertaining
  • bagels
  • summer
  • brunch
  • breakfast

Arugula-Tomato-Chickpea Salad

Enjoy this quintessentially summer salad with everything from your favorite grilled meats to light pasta dishes and pizza. You'll be making sure arugula is always in your salad drawer this summer!

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  • salad
  • tomatoes
  • dressing
  • summer

Weeknight Shorts: Mediterranean Cod

Fish is a quick and simple meal, especially when you bake it! Here, cod gets the taste of Greece infused with lemon-butter, capers, onions, and dill. It's a flavor sensation and perfect for a quick weekday meal.

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  • fish
  • lemon
  • butter
  • dill
  • baking
  • Weeknight Shorts

11 Hacks for Cutting Tricky Fruits & Vegetables

Though sometimes fruits and veggies can feel like they’re more trouble than they’re worth, these nifty tricks will help you enjoy a struggle-free summer filled with the freshest strawberries and other fun fruits and veggies.

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  • infographic
  • fruit
  • summer
  • guide

Pesto-Dill Tater Salad

Great flavors and no mayo, this clever potato salad is a perfect dish to bring to a backyard BBQ. It plays well with all of summer's favorites, can be left out on the picnic table for hours without worry, and uses the Instant Pot for quick prep.

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  • potatoes
  • salad
  • pesto
  • dill
  • pressure cooker

Spicy Chicken and Blue Cheese Sandwiches

Heat and blue cheese are made for one another and when they get blended with a classic chicken sandwich, it's all smiles all around the table. Whether you are making a couple or looking to feed a crowd, this one's for you.

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  • chicken
  • blue cheese
  • sandwiches
  • spicy

Weeknight Shorts: Thai Shrimp Salad

A glorious main dish salad brings the flavors of Thailand together with the season's finest produce and tender, spicy shrimp. You'll be making it again and again and sipping Thai tea alongside it all summer long.

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  • world cuisine
  • salad
  • shrimp
  • CSA box
  • gardening
  • summer

Muffin Monday: Lemon-Squash Poppy Seed Muffins

No doubt, you've baked with grated zucchini before. Mix things up a bit by using yellow squash to keep some great lemon poppyseed muffins moist and bright yellow. They will make a great brunch buffet addition or afternoon snack with tea.

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  • muffins
  • lemon
  • make ahead
  • breakfast
  • brunch

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