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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!

Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini Dip

Blended grilled vegetables form the base of this baba ganoush inspired dip. Grill the vegetables one night and put together this creamy dip the next day to serve with everything from toasted pita or naan to fresh or roasted vegetables.

Tags

  • grilling
  • eggplant
  • zucchini
  • food processor
  • tahini
  • yogurt
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • olive oil
  • dip

Chicken Hash

A blend of chopped potatoes, chicken, and veggies makes for a hearty early fall lunch or dinner so grab your best sauté pan and embrace the joy that is cooking in the early fall when the weather asks for kitchen time and the gardens and markets provide a glorious bounty for it.

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  • chicken
  • potatoes
  • onions
  • peppers
  • garlic
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • stovetop
  • autumn
  • gardening
  • CSA box
  • farmers' market

Chicken, Peach & Brie Croissant Paninis

This stellar sandwich is the stuff of dreams. Packed with everything from brie and basil to peach slices and shredded chicken, it's the perfect addition to any picnic, tailgating party, or other lunch plans as the harvesting season begins to set.

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  • panini press
  • grill pan
  • chicken
  • peaches
  • brie
  • basil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • honey
  • croissants
  • picnic
  • sandwiches

Miso Pepper Farro

Get a quick and easy whole grain side for accompanying just about anything on your plate when you pull out your Instant Pot and a mere four ingredients for a hassle free way to bring a bit more nutrition to your plate without feeling like it's over planned.

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  • farro
  • pressure cooker
  • broth
  • peppers
  • hot peppers
  • miso
  • versatile
  • side dishes
  • salad

Grilled Lemon Salmon

A quick and delicious grilled salmon makes an easy dinner and more. Work smoky, tangy grilled salmon into everything from playing the role of main course to starring in salads and wraps and pasta.

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  • salmon
  • lemon
  • grill
  • grilling
  • versatile
  • leftovers
  • make ahead
  • autumn

Garden Bounty (Chicken) Salad

This intense salad has it all and is ready to hit the road for a picnic or tailgating event. Packed with everything from chopped chicken and broccoli to shredded carrot and cabbage plus seeds, nuts, and a maple mustard dressing, it's here to delight you and fill you up!

Tags

  • salad
  • gardening
  • chicken
  • carrots
  • cabbage
  • kohlrabi
  • broccoli
  • onions
  • peppers
  • kale
  • almonds
  • seeds
  • herbs
  • dressing
  • CSA box

Lemony Chicken Orzo Salad

An excellent pasta salad that takes on the role of main course exceptionally well. Get ready for a perfect picnic with tender pasta and lentils mixed with everything from chicken and tomatoes to peas and fresh basil, all bathed in a garlic and lemon dressing.

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  • orzo
  • pasta
  • lemon
  • chicken
  • lentils
  • tomatoes
  • peas
  • basil
  • picnic
  • summer
  • autumn

Strawberry Cheesecake Danishes

Freshly made strawberry cheesecake danishes are pure bliss. Enjoy them alongside your breakfast or brunch favorites, with a cup of tea in the afternoon, or drizzled with a little chocolate sauce for dessert!

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  • strawberries
  • cheesecake
  • pastries
  • puff pastry
  • baking
  • creative cooking
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • snacks
  • desserts
  • versatile

Ginger Peach Pancakes

Light, fluffy pancakes take on the flavor of ginger and peaches for a perfect breakfast or brunch. Fresh ginger and ginger beer pair up with juicy peaches for a great morning recipe that you'll enjoy over and over again.

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  • pancakes
  • ginger
  • ginger beer
  • peaches
  • griddle
  • freezer
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • summer

Air Frying Breakfast

A blend of vegetables - none of them the standard breakfast potato - get air fried with a compound butter coating for a quick breakfast or brunch side that will be great with everything from eggs and toast to pancakes and bacon.

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  • air fryer
  • vegetables
  • compound butter
  • sweet potatoes
  • turnips
  • peppers
  • quick cooking
  • side dishes
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • versatile

Breakfast Paninis

Breakfast on the go doesn't have to be boring. We finish our week of breakfast ideas with a panini brimming with everything from eggs and bacon to greens and cheese - all tucked between toasted slices of sourdough slathered with delicious compound butter. Good morning!

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  • panini press
  • griddle
  • stovetop
  • sandwiches
  • eggs
  • bacon
  • cheese
  • greens
  • bread
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • food on the road
  • food on the go

Breakfast Tacos

Sometimes breakfast just wants to be a handheld. Make a batch of quick and easy breakfast tacos and make your morning run smooth. Everything from avocado and greens to cheese and pickled onions pair up with creamy eggs for a great start to your morning.

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  • tacos
  • eggs
  • cream
  • peppers
  • cheese
  • greens
  • onions
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • quick cooking

Steak Nirvana

The key to perfect summer steaks lies in a simply fantastic seasoned butter. Everything from garlic and fish sauce to chili crisp and lemon peel bring all the flavor to your steaks, kebabs, and even stir fries.

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  • steak
  • butter
  • fish sauce
  • chili crisp
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • vinegar
  • basil
  • lemon
  • creative cooking
  • compound butter
  • flavoring techniques

Instant Pot Elote Potato Salad

Classic potato salad gets a Mexican street corn makeover! Everything from tender corn and golden potatoes to roasted chiles and sharp cheese bring a wide range of colors and flavors to summer's favorite side dish.

Tags

  • pressure cooker
  • potatoes
  • eggs
  • corn
  • hot peppers
  • cheese
  • salad
  • summer
  • side dishes
  • picnic
  • grilling

Honey Sriracha Tofu & Broccoli

Sweet and spicy tofu and broccoli are stir fried to perfection. Serve them over steamed rice or rice noodles for a quick summer meal that's sure to please.

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  • tofu
  • honey
  • sriracha sauce
  • broccoli
  • sauce
  • stir fry
  • quick cooking
  • summer

Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps

Perfect summer food combines spicy ground pork with cooked and fresh seasonal vegetables all tucked into tender lettuce cups. Get all of your favorites in a handheld treat that gives a nod to the season's highly productive gardens.

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  • pork
  • sauce
  • red pepper flakes
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • lemongrass
  • lettuce
  • vegetables
  • summer
  • handheld
  • gardening
  • CSA box

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Grab some packets of instant ramen and put in just a little more time for a stunning spicy peanut noodle lunch or dinner. A quick blender sauce gets paired with tender noodles and fresh broccoli, turnips, carrots, radish, and cabbage for a meatless meal that leaves you smiling.

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  • ramen
  • peanut butter
  • spicy
  • sauce
  • vegetables
  • CSA box
  • gardening
  • summer
  • quick cooking
  • picnic
  • versatile

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Artichoke Pizza

Your favorite cheesy dip gets paired with a fantastic garlicky chicken pizza for a grilled dinner that's out of this world. Everything from spinach and loads of cheese to artichokes and chili flakes takes this pizza to the next level.

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  • cast iron
  • grilling
  • pizza
  • spinach
  • artichokes
  • cheese
  • chicken
  • garlic
  • summer

Spanakopita Pasta

Get the flavors of a favorite Greek dish in a quick and easy pasta dish. Everything from feta and spinach to lemon and garlic join forces to fill your plates with creamy, dreamy pasta that will have you daydreaming of Greece.

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  • Greek
  • pasta
  • spinach
  • feta
  • garlic
  • cream
  • lemon
  • olive oil
  • CSA box
  • quick cooking
  • vegetarian

Viet-Cajun Fried Tilapia Sandwich

Sandwiches meet fusion cuisine with this Cajun fish sandwich that borrows flavors from Vietnamese favorites. The best of Po' Boys and Bánh Mì meet on your perfect plate. Sandwiches, rejoice! You have it all when this recipe reigns.

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  • world cuisine
  • fusion
  • sandwiches
  • tilapia
  • spicy
  • pickles
  • radish
  • carrots
  • onions
  • greens
  • mayonnaise
  • croissants

Broccoli Blueberry Salad

This fresh, fruit, veggie, and chickpea packed salad is summer in a bowl. Everything from broccoli and carrots to blueberries and dried cranberries come together to make a salad perfect for your backyard BBQ or picnic lunch.

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  • salad
  • broccoli
  • blueberries
  • cranberry
  • carrots
  • onions
  • chickpeas
  • seeds
  • cucumbers
  • maple syrup
  • mustard
  • make ahead
  • summer

Seared Tuna over Sorrel Pesto Orzo

Searing tuna is quick as is boiling pasta - make a quick sorrel pesto for a fast dinner that feels fancy. Then give it extra class by picking and choosing sides, sauces, and finishing touches. Dinner is served!

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  • tuna
  • searing
  • orzo
  • sorrel
  • pesto
  • food processor
  • walnuts
  • parmesan
  • olive oil
  • quick cooking
  • versatile
  • summer

Korean Venison Rice Noodles

Korean hot pepper paste and maple syrup make a stunning sauce to bathe rice noodles, seared venison or beef steak, and a variety of peppers and zucchini to bring a colorful, healthy, and super quick meal to your table.

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  • venison
  • beef
  • steak
  • rice noodles
  • zucchini
  • peppers
  • sauce
  • spicy food
  • world cuisine
  • quick cooking

Korean Veggie Pancakes

An excellent way to use summer's garden bounty to make a quick, simple, and adventurous meal that will have you bringing the flavors of Korean cuisine to your table. No passport necessary!

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  • pancakes
  • world cuisine
  • vegetables
  • griddle
  • quick
  • summer
  • CSA box
  • gardening
  • versatile
  • sauce
  • fresh plates

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy, tender cookies brimming with dried cherries, dark chocolate, and oatmeal can be mixed, formed, frozen, and baked as needed for a quick treat whenever the cravings hit you.

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  • cookies
  • cherry
  • chocolate
  • oatmeal
  • make ahead
  • freezer
  • comfort food
  • bake sale
  • baking

Cowboy Linguine

A spicy pasta dish that has just about everything is a great meal to feed a crowd after a long day of yard work, fishing, or otherwise attending to the business of summer. Everything from taco meat and bacon to corn and kidney beans finds a place in this fun meal.

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  • pasta
  • ground beef
  • bacon
  • tomatoes
  • onions
  • corn
  • kale
  • beans
  • cheese
  • comfort food

Cheesy Chive French Toast

A savory French toast recipe brimming with cheese and chives brings bliss to your breakfast plate. Pick your favorite sourdough bread to serve as the base for this new favorite for everything from a brunch buffet to an early breakfast for your weekend adventures.

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  • French toast
  • savory
  • cheese
  • chives
  • eggs
  • cream
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Chili Cornbread Casserole

Summer is still comfort food territory. Get a clever cast iron skillet chili and cornbread casserole on the table in under an hour without flooding your kitchen with heat.

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  • chili
  • cornbread
  • casseroles
  • cast iron
  • quick cooking
  • cheese
  • beans
  • beef
  • convenience foods
  • comfort food

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

Smoky roasted chicken and vegetables bring a one pan meal to the table with a bit of a spicy kick. Sweet potatoes, kale, and chicken get treated with everything from creamy feta and avocado to smoky chipotle and paprika for a meal that's sure to be a new family favorite.

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  • chicken
  • sweet potatoes
  • kale
  • feta
  • avocado
  • roasting
  • one-pan
  • comfort food

Croissant Shrimp Po Boys

Tender spicy shrimp piled high on flaky croissants with a spicy remoulade sauce, sliced tomatoes, and spicy greens makes for a stunning po boy sandwich. Get ready to lean into the French origins of Cajun cuisine!

Tags

  • croissants
  • shrimp
  • spicy
  • greens
  • tomatoes
  • sauce
  • mustard
  • mayonnaise
  • sandwiches
  • world cuisine

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