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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!

Smoked Tea Syrup

Ring in the New Year with simple smokey cocktails at home. All you need is about 20 minutes and a jar to store some homemade smoked tea syrup in. You'll be mixing the most elegant cocktails just in time for 2021.

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  • cocktails
  • smoke
  • tea
  • syrup
  • make ahead

Port-Infused Cherries

Ring in the New Year with fantastic cocktail cherries you can make at home. All you need is about 20 minutes and a jar to store them in. You'll be mixing the most elegant cocktails just in time for 2021.

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  • beverages
  • cocktails
  • cherry
  • alcohol
  • make ahead
  • special occasion

Mexican-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

A blend of fun spices gives these fudge-like cookies a little kick. But what makes them particularly magical is how quickly they come together and the fact that you can bake them now or later. What a gift!

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  • cookies
  • spices
  • baking
  • convenience foods
  • make ahead
  • freezer

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This creamy, cheesy casserole is a perfect vehicle for leftover chicken and ham. Enjoy a comfort food titan as you prepare to celebrate holidays that might have you feeling spread a little thin.

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  • rice
  • chicken
  • ham
  • cheese
  • casseroles
  • leftovers
  • baking
  • comfort food

Everything Biscuit-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Everyone can get involved in making these fun hot dogs inspired by everything bagels! Baking them means a low-fuss meal and one batch gives you a lot to enjoy with only a few minutes of prep time involved!

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  • hot dogs
  • convenience foods
  • baking
  • kid-friendly

Crockpot Chex Mix

No more stirring snack mix on hot cookie sheets and lifting them in and out of the oven. Our favorite snack mix can be made in your trusty crockpot without all the extra fuss. Get ready to get festive!

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  • snacks
  • slow cooker
  • make ahead
  • gifts

Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls

Morning can go so smoothly when breakfast is in a bowl. Build a meal with a foundation of crispy tater tots topped with sausage, greens, onions, eggs, and loads of cheese. Get fueled for a big day!

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  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • convenience foods
  • potatoes
  • creative cooking

Fresh Huevos Rancheros

Bring a taste of Mexico to your breakfast table with a spicy black bean blend layered over toasted tortillas and a fresh blend of tomatoes and radishes. Breakfast is ready to salsa and you will too!

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  • eggs
  • beans
  • cheese
  • tomatoes
  • spicy
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Savory Ham and Cheese Scones

Whether you're having them on their own or as the foundation of a stellar breakfast sandwich, these scones are simply fantastic and an excellent way to use leftover ham in a way that will have your family cheering.

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  • scones
  • savory
  • cheese
  • ham
  • make ahead
  • baking
  • sandwiches

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Let's take a little time to sing the praises of breakfast and the many ways we can present our morning meal. For instance, when making individual servings of Eggs Benedict seems like too much fuss, turn to this clever casserole.

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  • casseroles
  • bread
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • ham
  • eggs
  • make ahead
  • baking

Bread Art

Whether it's a gift for giving or a treat at the table, using fresh herbs and cheese to create a work of art on a focaccia canvas is sure to get wows from those lucky enough to enjoy it. Add a bit more beauty to your table with these simple instructions.

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  • bread
  • creative cooking
  • herbs
  • baking
  • gifts

Weeknight Shorts: Quick Spicy Korean Beef

In about 15 minutes, this clever spicy Korean beef dish can be on the table. With preparation times that slim, you might need to start on your rice first! Add this one to your quick meal go-to recipes and you'll hear cheers all around the table.

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  • beef
  • spicy
  • quick cooking
  • Weeknight Shorts

Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

This delightful morning treat can be assembled the night before for a no effort morning meal, which is just what most of us are seeking after Thanksgiving. Beyond that, it's brimming with the delightful combination of apple pie and cinnamon rolls!

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  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • make ahead
  • casseroles
  • apples
  • cinnamon rolls
  • baking

Fall Bounty Chicken Curry

If you think a curry isn't a good way to celebrate Thanksgiving, you haven't looked at what's in it. Packed with tender chicken (or even turkey) and a veritable cornucopia of seasonal vegetables, it's a perfect way to give thanks for a good harvest.

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  • curry
  • chicken
  • turkey
  • Thanksgiving

Pork Loin Chops with Apples & Leeks

If your Thanksgiving is going to be smaller this year, consider this festive dish as the centerpiece of your meal instead of turkey. Tender pork chops get a festive combination of seasonal fruit and vegetables and a seasoning foundation that will make your mouth sing.

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  • pork
  • apples
  • vegetables
  • marinade
  • special occasion
  • Thanksgiving

Autumn Salad with Maple Bourbon Dressing

This salad epitomizes fall and is a perfect Thanksgiving side. What's more, the dressing will crown this salad and leave you with more for future salads and even drizzling over roasted vegetables. Get ready for apples, cranberries, nuts, maple syrup, bourbon, and more!

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  • salad
  • fruit
  • nuts
  • cheese
  • dressing
  • special occasion
  • Thanksgiving

Buffalo Chicken Pan Pizza

Pub food meets other pub food in this downright delicious deep dish pizza that makes a perfect Friday night feast. Moreover, if you make the pizza dough in advance or get some from your favorite market, it can be a super quick and easy dinner.

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  • pizza
  • cast iron
  • buffalo chicken
  • blue cheese
  • baking

Chai Apple Cheesecake Bars

When you want cookies, cheesecake, apple pie and more ... turn to these clever bars that have it all. A shortbread cookie crust is paired with creamy cheesecake, and a chai-inspired apple topping that will have you making them again and again.

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  • bars
  • cheesecake
  • shortbread
  • crisp
  • apples
  • chai
  • baking

Thai Coconut Salmon Noodles

A Thai dinner brimming with salmon, noodles, and veggies in a spicy, creamy sauce is just what you need tonight. What's more, it's a dinner that can on the table in about 20 minutes. Now that's a lot to be grateful for!

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  • world cuisine
  • spicy food
  • convenience foods
  • quick cooking
  • salmon
  • pasta

Pressed Pork Burritos

Have you ever looked in your refrigerator to see if there's a burrito hiding in there? More a guideline than a recipe, these burritos beg you to use what's on hand. Perfect for leftover rice, pork, and any number of fillings hiding out in your refrigerator and/or pantry.

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  • pork
  • burritos
  • leftovers
  • creative cooking
  • quick cooking
  • panini press

Air Fryer Ravioli

A quick meal or snack using your air fryer can help make convenience foods work together to bring cheers to your table. Add it to a fresh salad or vegetable side and a cup of marinara and you've got dinner done in less than half an hour.

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  • air fryer
  • ravioli
  • convenience foods
  • quick cooking

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies have it all - chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal, and more! Even better, they can be prepped so you can bake a few at a time all season long. The next time you find yourself needing a pick me up, imagine a fresh from the oven cookie on your plate.

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  • cookies
  • chocolate
  • peanut butter
  • oatmeal
  • freezer
  • make ahead
  • comfort food

Weeknight Shorts: Harvest Ends Sauté

When succotash meets the end of the growing season, dinnertime bliss abounds. Everything from juicy tomatoes to tender corn come together in this quick sauté. And to bind it all together, Mexican chorizo and tender shrimp join the party.

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  • shrimp
  • sausage
  • gardening
  • vegetables
  • quick cooking
  • Weeknight Shorts

Filo Crust Denver Quiche

Denver omelet meets Greek quiche in this fun morning meal. Before you know it, filo dough will become your new favorite quiche crust and you'll be trying all of your favorite quiche fillings this way!

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  • eggs
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • creative cooking
  • quiche

Fruit and Nut Scone Muffins

The texture of these muffins is blend of traditional muffins and slightly crumbly scones. Packed with nuts and dried fruit, they are an excellent addition to breakfast or brunch and make an excellent pick me up with afternoon tea.

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  • muffins
  • fruit
  • nuts
  • baking
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • snacks

Cast Iron German Pancake

If you have a cast iron skillet and a few pantry staples, a quick and showy breakfast that comes together in minutes can greet you for your morning meal. Then crown it with sweet or savory toppings (or enjoy it plain) and get ready for a great day.

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  • pancakes
  • world cuisine
  • quick cooking
  • baking
  • cast iron
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

Your Instant Pot makes quick work of a traditionally simmer all day recipe that will leave you time to contemplate an amazing array of toppings to customize it to suit your tastes. You can even opt to make it vegan if you'd like.

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  • soup
  • beans
  • pressure cooker

Spicy Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

A simple sandwich is transcendent when ripe tomatoes and spicy flavors are paired with tasty biscuits. Whether you make them from scratch or a mix or have someone else provide them, a good biscuit becomes bliss at your dinner table.

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  • sandwiches
  • chicken
  • spicy
  • tomatoes
  • quick
  • baking

Salmon and Lentil Blend

Another quick meal featuring a single fillet of salmon. This time, it's paired with tender lentils and loads of healthy vegetables to make a simple meal that will keep you going for hours. Works well in lunch or dinner mode too!

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  • lentils
  • salmon
  • vegetables
  • pressure cooker
  • quick cooking

Weeknight Shorts: Grilled Shrimp Boil

As fall sets in with a vengeance, get a taste of summer by combining the magic of a shrimp boil with the speed of the grill. Tender shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn get a buttery garlic treatment before spending a little time in foil pillows on the grill.

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  • shrimp
  • sausage
  • corn
  • potatoes
  • grilling
  • Weeknight Shorts

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