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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!

Roasted Tomato & Garlic Vegetable Soup

Lots of roasted flavor and bright colors combine to make a stunning winter soup. Have it alongside your favorite sandwich while the snow swirls outside your door. Everything from roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic get paired with fresh basil, carrots, celery root, kale, and more in this stunning soup.

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  • soup
  • roasting
  • tomatoes
  • garlic
  • beans
  • kale
  • vegetables
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
  • comfort food

Honeynut Oatmeal Muffins

Pureed squash or pumpkin helps make these sweet oatmeal muffins tender and moist. Have them with coffee or tea or just a pat of butter or a bit of your favorite honey. They make perfect afternoon snacks or part of a lovely breakfast.

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  • muffins
  • pumpkin
  • squash
  • brown sugar
  • oatmeal
  • baking
  • make ahead
  • freezer
  • entertaining
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • snacks
  • kid-friendly

Jalapeño Popper Pastries

Just three ingredients - puff pastry, goat cheese, and hot pepper preserves - come together to make a downright delightful pastry. Enjoy them on a brunch buffet, alongside your favorite soup, or as a snack with tea in the afternoon or evening.

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  • puff pastry
  • cheese
  • marmalade
  • jam
  • baking
  • appetizers
  • snacks
  • side dishes
  • convenience foods
  • entertaining

Autumn in Tuscany Pasta

A Tuscan sausage pasta dish gets both lightened and fully pulled into the current season when loads of heavy cream are replaced with pumpkin puree. The result is a velvety sauce brimming with the festive nature of our holiday season that coats your favorite pasta, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, kale, and more.

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  • pasta
  • sausage
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • peppers
  • pumpkin
  • squash
  • cheese
  • kale
  • garlic
  • quick cooking

One Pan Chicken & Tomato Orzo

A perfect autumn meal that comes together in less than half an hour, this chicken, tomato, and kale laden orzo dish can be made in a single pan and is sure to have everyone around the table celebrating dinner.

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  • pasta
  • chicken
  • tomatoes
  • kale
  • cream
  • one-pan
  • quick cooking
  • stovetop
  • leftovers

Garlicky Swiss Chard and Beans

This stunning, healthy side dish is ready to do some heavy lifting during your holiday entertaining season. Equally at home alongside everything from fish and seafood to pork and poultry, you'll want to make it again and again.

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  • side dishes
  • greens
  • beans
  • onions
  • garlic
  • quick cooking
  • entertaining
  • healthy cooking
  • vegan

Broiled Chipotle Orange Salmon

A beautiful broiled salmon dinner bursting with flavor is perfect for your holiday feast. Sweet and spicy with a lot of bright citrus color and flavor, you'll be opting for an elegant meal that will leave you with lots of time to celebrate your special days.

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  • salmon
  • broiler
  • chipotle
  • citrus
  • brown sugar
  • spices
  • quick cooking
  • entertaining
  • special occasion
  • healthy cooking

Naan Breakfast Pizzas

Packaged naan becomes the base for a quick and easy breakfast pizza that is sure to impress your holiday guests. Use breakfast sausage, red onion, spicy peppers, spinach, cheese, and egg or make even more options and let your guests build their own fun brunch plate.

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  • world cuisine
  • convenience foods
  • sausage
  • onions
  • peppers
  • spinach
  • cheese
  • baking
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • entertaining

Roasted Tater Breakfast Bowls

Put together the makings for some stellar breakfast bowls while seasoned potatoes roast in the oven. Everything from sauteed peppers and onions to fresh spinach and tangy crumbled goat cheese get crowned with a perfectly cooked egg.

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  • potatoes
  • roasting
  • peppers
  • onions
  • spinach
  • cheese
  • eggs
  • entertaining
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Cheesecake Berry Swirl Muffins

Packaged crescent dough gets paired with a simple cheesecake filling and fresh berries to make a muffin that's nothing less than decadent. Pick your favorite from among strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or cherries - or choose a combination.

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  • muffins
  • convenience foods
  • berries
  • cheesecake
  • baking
  • entertaining
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • special occasion

Apple Swiss Chard Salad

A tangy honey mustard dressing brings sweet apples and pecans together with fresh spinach and Swiss chard to create a beautiful salad brimming with lots of texture, color, and - most importantly - flavor!

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  • salad
  • greens
  • apples
  • nuts
  • seeds
  • cranberry
  • mustard
  • honey
  • dressing
  • CSA box
  • winter
  • entertaining

Thai Coconut Lemongrass Curry

Fresh lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and jalapeños form a stunning paste that helps create a vegan curry that will leave you reaching for second helpings. Everything from cauliflower and eggplant to coconut milk and hearty greens have a place at the table.

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  • world cuisine
  • curry
  • cauliflower
  • eggplant
  • spices
  • spicy food
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • peppers
  • coconut
  • vegan
  • quick cooking

Cheesy Turkey Stuffed Poblano Peppers

This simple stuffed pepper dish gets kick from poblanos and chipotle without being spicy. Packed with cheese, turkey, beans, tomatoes, onion, and more, it's a perfect quick meal that can use Thanksgiving leftovers without leaving you feel like your dinner table is on rewind.

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  • turkey
  • chicken
  • leftovers
  • peppers
  • cheese
  • beans
  • tomatoes
  • spices
  • baking
  • quick

Tomato Croissant Benedict Casserole

A fancy casserole that takes a bit from eggs benedict, a bit from bread pudding, and a bit all its own. Get a morning centerpiece that features bacon, tomatoes, eggs, hollandaise sauce, and croissants. Every bite is an adventure!

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  • casseroles
  • eggs
  • bacon
  • tomatoes
  • croissants
  • sauce
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • baking
  • make ahead

Walnut-Fig Oatmeal Bars

These tender oatmeal bars are loaded with chopped figs and walnuts and pair beautifully with coffee and tea. Tuck them onto a dessert buffet table at your Thanksgiving dinner and watch your friends and loved ones raise a toast to you!

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  • bars
  • oatmeal
  • nuts
  • dried fruit
  • make ahead
  • coffee
  • tea
  • baking
  • entertaining

Marinated Mozzarella

One of my favorite appetizers that's so easy, you'll be making it regularly. Get ready to hear cheers around the table for homemade marinated mozzarella. It will be the star of the show wherever you serve it!

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  • mozzarella
  • marinade
  • olive oil
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • herbs
  • garlic
  • make ahead
  • appetizers
  • snacks
  • entertaining

Spicy Chorizo & Chèvre Dip

Another deeply inspiring dip that will add a bit of heat to any table you gather around. A perfect appetizer to work into your Thanksgiving plans, as this part of the meal is most open to trying something new at a meal that's generally so traditional.

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  • dip
  • appetizers
  • snacks
  • chips
  • cheese
  • sausage
  • world cuisine
  • tomatoes
  • baking
  • entertaining

Baked Feta, Tomato & Chickpea Spread

A beautiful and complex appetizer that is perfect for the Thanksgiving table, this spread combines creamy, tangy feta cheese with a confit-like blend of oil, tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Serve it with your favorite dippers.

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  • appetizers
  • dip
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • tomatoes
  • chickpeas
  • cheese
  • herbs
  • olive oil
  • baking
  • snacks
  • entertaining

Puff Pastry Tomato Tart

An absolutely stunning savory tart with a puff pastry shell and fillings of tangy cheese and vine-ripened tomatoes is sure to impress everyone at your table. A perfect way to showcase the last of the season's heirloom tomatoes without having a lot of work to do in the kitchen.

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  • tart
  • tomatoes
  • cheese
  • herbs
  • convenience foods
  • gardening
  • CSA box
  • entertaining
  • baking

Creamy Squash Bisque

A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy creamy soup is perfect for fall days, especially when paired with your favorite sandwich. Whether you are digging in for lunch or dinner, this soup is delicious and stores well, so make enough for leftovers!

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  • soup
  • cream
  • squash
  • onions
  • blender
  • spices
  • autumn
  • CSA box

Spicy Shrimp Brunch Bruschetta

Bruschetta is really about the art of serving yummy things on toast. Get a Cajun-inspired brunch version that features autumn-inspired sautéed vegetables, spicy shrimp, and a perfectly cooked egg all layered on top of excellent sourdough toast.

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  • shrimp
  • bread
  • spicy food
  • corn
  • peppers
  • onions
  • eggs
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • world cuisine

Eat the Garden Tuscan Sausage Stew

Grab your Instant Pot and make a stunning late harvest stew that features so much of your garden's bounty. Everything from tomatoes and corn to peppers and squash and so much more will find their way to your spoon!

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  • stews
  • sausage
  • vegetables
  • gardening
  • CSA box
  • tomatoes
  • squash
  • peppers
  • onions
  • corn
  • beans
  • carrots
  • garlic
  • herbs
  • kale
  • spinach
  • comfort food

Quick & Easy Tostadas

Tostadas answer the question "what's for breakfast/lunch/dinner?" in a way that will bring smiles all 'round the table. A great vehicle for leftovers, ingredients that didn't quite get used in a previous recipe, and your own creativity.

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  • world cuisine
  • tortilla
  • leftovers
  • creative cooking
  • beans
  • tomatoes
  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
  • cooking guides

Sweet Mustard & Vinegar Coleslaw

This coleslaw is a great make ahead salad for tailgating, potlucks, and more. Add a bright splash of color to your autumn menus with a dish that, much like soups and stews, lasts several days and has a flavor that finds more depth over time.

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  • colorful
  • salad
  • cabbage
  • onions
  • carrots
  • herbs
  • vinegar
  • dressing
  • make ahead
  • creative cooking
  • autumn

Chicken and Tomato Fettuccine with Fresh Mozzarella

A quick and delicious pasta dish that's company fare showcases stunning seasonal tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Give it a little autumn nod with toasted walnuts and enjoy a recipe that can be made with chicken or as a vegetarian meal that will impress everyone.

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  • pasta
  • chicken
  • tomatoes
  • butter
  • garlic
  • cheese
  • basil
  • nuts
  • entertaining
  • quick cooking

Rainbow Ratatouille

The freshness of a fall garden comes through in this brightly colored dish from France celebrates everything our gardens have provided for us throughout the growing season. Everything from gorgeous tomatoes and eggplants to fresh herbs and tender peppers and more meet in a sauté pan to bring you a fabulous dinner.

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  • stews
  • vegan
  • vegetarian
  • vegetables
  • basil
  • eggplant
  • squash
  • tomatoes
  • garlic
  • CSA box
  • gardening
  • world cuisine

Cheesy Hatch Chile Cornbread Casserole

Showcase fresh corn and fire-roasted hatch green chiles in a simple cornbread casserole that will have you swooning. Ideal comfort food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!

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  • casseroles
  • corn
  • peppers
  • cheese
  • convenience foods
  • baking
  • comfort food

Carrot Cake Magic Bars

Magic bars get a new flourish when a carrot cake base gets sprinkled with dried pineapple, pecans, and white chocolate and then slathered in a cheesecake-inspired layer before being crowned with lots of sweet flaked coconut. Grab your wands and get conjuring!

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  • bars
  • carrot cake
  • pineapple
  • nuts
  • convenience foods
  • coconut
  • baking
  • desserts
  • tea

Rainbow Crunch Salad

Beautiful, fresh vegetables get tossed with tender quinoa and crunchy almonds to make a stunning salad that's delicious, healthy, and downright gorgeous. And with ingredients like edamame, peppers, carrots, and cabbage, it's a perfect late harvest lunch and dinner option.

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  • salad
  • soy
  • CSA box
  • carrots
  • quinoa
  • cabbage
  • onions
  • peppers
  • nuts
  • maple syrup
  • ginger
  • dressing
  • leftovers

Plum Blueberry Green Salad

Beautiful fruit makes a green salad pop with both color and flavor. Texture gets a nod as well with everything from crunchy nuts to creamy goat cheese. Plus a recipe from a couple months back makes another appearance. Hooray for versatility coinciding with taste!

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  • salad
  • plums
  • blueberries
  • nuts
  • cheese
  • balsamic vinegar
  • greens
  • quick

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