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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!

Yellow Thai Curry Chicken & Noodle Bowls

Thai curry paste, canned coconut milk, ramen noodles, and rotisserie chicken come together with a bunch of fresh veggies to get dinner on the table in minutes. Make your own quick takeout in less time than it takes to actually get takeout or have it delivered!

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  • ramen
  • curry
  • coconut milk
  • rotisserie chicken
  • peppers
  • cucumbers
  • onions
  • quick cooking
  • easy prep

Honey Tahini Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

A dressed up tahini sauce gets drizzled over roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and peppers for a great bowl meal. Tangy feta cheese, sesame seeds, and green onions add the crowning touch before dinner is served.

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  • bowl
  • roasting
  • sheet pan
  • chicken
  • sweet potatoes
  • peppers
  • feta
  • green onions
  • sesame
  • tahini

Cast Iron Chicken Pita Bowls

Grab your cast iron skillet and use it to roast chicken and veggies to join with fresh ingredients in a genuinely delicious bowl meal. Tender taters, peppers, zucchini & onions meet a spinach salad brimming with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, and more.

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  • cast iron
  • roasting
  • chicken
  • potatoes
  • zucchini
  • peppers
  • onions
  • spinach
  • feta
  • tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • hummus
  • pita
  • Eat the Rainbow

Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars

These tasty bars make a perfect potluck offering, picnic dessert, or graduation party buffet table treasure. A maple syrup sweetened oatmeal crust gets layered with a creamy peanut butter layer and then topped with dark chocolate before being chilled a bit and sliced.

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  • desserts
  • bars
  • oatmeal
  • coconut oil
  • maple syrup
  • peanut butter
  • dark chocolate
  • make ahead
  • entertaining
  • party
  • potlucks
  • picnic

Meyer Lemon Upside-Down Cake

A dessert that looks and tastes like sunshine, this clever cake is surprisingly easy to make and downright unforgettable on your fork. Save this recipe for when you have access to super sweet, thin skinned Meyer lemons and get ready to wow anyone lucky enough to have a slice!

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  • lemon
  • cake
  • cardamom
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • baking
  • spring
  • seasonal ingredients
  • special occasion

Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls

Sriracha gets seasoned and roasted before being tossed with a glorious sauce and crowning a bed of rice alongside some of its friends. Everything from avocado and green onions to roasted and pickled veggies find their way to this clever bowl meal.

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  • bowl
  • rice
  • tofu
  • sriracha sauce
  • roasting
  • cucumbers
  • pickled vegetables
  • furikake
  • cilantro
  • avocado

Spicy Mushroom Shrimp Bok Choy Noodles

Spoon these spicy Asian noodles into a bowl for a little bit of everything in every bite. Mushrooms and baby bok choy meet shrimp and walnuts with a spicy, sweet, tangy sauce that can be shaken together in a jar. Get dinner on the table in a half hour and serve it with a smile!

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  • rice noodles
  • mushrooms
  • bok choy
  • chili crisp
  • walnuts
  • stir fry
  • quick
  • Asian cuisine

Quick Beef & Broccoli

Vibrant broccoli, tender beef, and juice tomatoes all work together to make this Asian-inspired dish a truly quick and easy meal. Serve it with its simple homemade sauce bursting with complex flavor over steamed rice and have dinner on the table in less than half an hour.

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  • steak
  • beef
  • broccoli
  • tomatoes
  • stir fry
  • soy sauce
  • miso
  • honey
  • spicy food
  • quick cooking
  • Asian cuisine

Clever Cassoulet

Split up some of the steps in this multi-step French stew/casserole. The result? Blissful comfort food and a clever way to reduce and spread out the effort. Blend roasted chicken and seared sausage with creamy white beans and all the aromatics that get braised together in a hot oven.

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  • stews
  • dried beans
  • chicken
  • smoked sausage
  • pressure cooker
  • roasting
  • braising
  • oven
  • stovetop
  • comfort food
  • make ahead

Spicy Corn-Smoked Salmon Chowder

A quick and comforting chowder that brings the sweetness of corn and the smokiness of smoked salmon together with some crushed red pepper heat. Add a splash of cream and tender vegetables and you've got a cozy night with a good book and a blanket all inside your favorite bowl.

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  • chowder
  • corn
  • smoked salmon
  • spicy
  • peppers
  • onions
  • potatoes
  • broth
  • cream
  • spinach
  • comfort food

Triple Berry Puff Pastry Galette

Another recipe for a celebratory Mother's Day gathering, we're making it sweet with a beautiful puff pastry galette filled with three kinds of fresh berries, almonds, honey, and a bit of bourbon. What a nice way to end one of our favorite spring holiday feasts!

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  • Mother's Day
  • galette
  • tart
  • blueberries
  • blackberries
  • raspberry
  • almonds
  • honey
  • puff pastry
  • baking
  • special occasion
  • desserts

Parmesan Potatoes

Another recipe for a celebratory Mother's Day gathering, these cheese-crusted little potatoes are roasted to perfection and make a perfect side dish for your celebration. They also fit into menus intended for brunch, lunch, or supper!

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  • potatoes
  • parmesan
  • roasting
  • olive oil
  • spices
  • versatile
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • lunch
  • dinner
  • special occasion
  • spring

Baked Greek Chicken Croissants

A simple and satisfying meal of stuffed croissants is versatile enough to fit into brunch, lunch, or dinner. If you are looking for a fun and quick main course for a celebratory Mother's Day gathering, this is it!

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  • croissants
  • filling
  • chicken
  • green onions
  • peppers
  • olives
  • spinach
  • artichokes
  • cheese
  • garlic
  • leftovers
  • quick
  • baking

Turkey Egg Roll Fried Rice

Vegetable fried rice meets turkey egg rolls in this fun dish packed with color and flavor and bursting with inspiration from your favorite take out. Everything from peppers and zucchini to cabbage and carrot bring the rainbow to your plate.

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  • fried rice
  • leftovers
  • turkey
  • cabbage
  • kale
  • peppers
  • green onions
  • carrots
  • zucchini
  • quick cooking
  • world cuisine
  • Eat the Rainbow

Potsticker Stir Fry

A quick and easy stir fry puts frozen potstickers in its foundation. Then a bevy of colorful vegetables and a scattering of nuts put a beautiful stir fry on your table in about a half hour - even less if you make the sauce in advance!

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  • stir fry
  • potstickers
  • convenience foods
  • sauce
  • onions
  • radish
  • green beans
  • cabbage
  • peppers
  • walnuts
  • quick cooking

Ginger Almond Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A flavorful sauce, tender chicken, peppers, almonds, and more get tucked into crisp butter lettuce leaves for a fantastic meal that's quick, easy, delicious, and good for you. It's a perfect recipe for a busy day - especially if you make the sauce in advance!

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  • chicken
  • ginger
  • peppers
  • almonds
  • cilantro
  • lettuce
  • wraps
  • world cuisine
  • sauce
  • handheld
  • quick cooking
  • healthy cooking

Hot Honey Baked Salmon

A very hot oven and a delightfully seasoned batch of salmon come together to make magic, with a little help from a drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Get dinner on the table in about a half hour in a way that will have you experiencing applause!

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  • salmon
  • oven
  • sheet pan
  • spices
  • hot honey
  • quick cooking
  • creative cooking
  • healthy cooking
  • entertaining

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy shrimp offers a coated pan for warming and seasoning corn tortillas that become the wrapper for some excellent tacos. Tuck avocado, pickled onions, and your favorite sauces inside for a quick and fiery meal.

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  • tacos
  • shrimp
  • chili crisp
  • spices
  • hot honey
  • tortilla
  • avocado
  • onions
  • spicy food
  • quick cooking

Red Cabbage Pomegranate Salad

The combination of red cabbage, beauty heart radish, and pomegranate make this salad a lesson in adding some stunning color to a plate. What's more, it's absolutely delicious with crunch and pops of juicy pomegranate arils in every bite. You'll be wanting to keep this recipe in your must make menu list.

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  • salad
  • cabbage
  • pomegranate
  • radish
  • kohlrabi
  • almonds
  • dressing
  • lemon
  • make ahead
  • healthy cooking

Curried Everything Cole Slaw

A little bit of everything brings all the color, flavor, and texture to a plate that's yearning to embrace the new season. Everything from two kinds of cabbage and shredded red daikon to green beans and crisp apple come together with a curried salad dressing to make this cole slaw pop.

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  • salad
  • cole slaw
  • cabbage
  • apples
  • carrots
  • green beans
  • daikon
  • pomegranate
  • seeds
  • dressing
  • curry
  • make ahead

Tomato Lentil Soup

Creamy and brimming with flavor, this simple Instant Pot soup is a perfect companion to early spring. Everything from lentils and garlic to grated cheese and three kinds of tomatoes make this quick soup one you'll make again and again.

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  • soup
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • tomatoes
  • garlic
  • onions
  • lentils
  • spinach
  • cheese
  • pressure cooker
  • comfort food

Chipotle Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas

These vegetarian baked enchiladas are a perfect way to straddle the cold weather we are beginning to shake off and the warmer months to come. Everything from sweet potatoes and onions to black beans and avocados come together to make dinner delicious and good for you too!

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  • enchiladas
  • sweet potatoes
  • black beans
  • tortilla
  • salsa
  • cheese
  • baking
  • onions
  • avocado
  • tomatoes
  • cilantro
  • spicy
  • chipotle

Cozy Turkey & Rice Soup

Grab your Instant Pot and get ready to get all the cozy into one comforting bowl of soup. Packed with turkey, rice, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, onions, garlic, and more, it's the perfect chilly spring day lunch or dinner, especially when paired with a good sandwich.

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  • soup
  • pressure cooker
  • turkey
  • chicken
  • onions
  • garlic
  • tomatoes
  • stock
  • brown rice
  • carrots
  • spinach
  • comfort food
  • lunch
  • dinner

Maple Banana Walnut Muffins

A homemade muffin that isn't swimming in sugar and preservatives is a great way to start your day! Packed with banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, and walnuts, it has what you need and leaves the rest out of each tender muffin.

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  • muffins
  • banana
  • maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • walnuts
  • coconut oil
  • baking
  • freezer
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • snacks

Everything Hash Browns

A traditional breakfast side dish gets more than just a little onion added for interest … it gets a little bit of everything! Everything from garlic and bell pepper to spinach and tomato makes these hash browns a perfect accompaniment to your morning meal.

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  • hash browns
  • onions
  • peppers
  • garlic
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • skillet
  • stovetop
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Unexpected Global Fusion: Low-Calorie Meals from Bold Cultural Pairings

Enter the world of savory and sweet "fusion" low-calorie meals inspired by unusual global pairings—like Japanese-style omelets with Scandinavian smoked fish, or Moroccan spices in classic American comfort foods. Be adventurous in the kitchen and find creative, low-calorie meal ideas that go beyond the usual.

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  • fusion
  • creative cooking
  • spices
  • herbs
  • world cuisine
  • seasonal ingredients
  • fresh plates
  • cooking guides

Korean Beef Tenderloin Japchae

Spicy, sweet, and satisfying, this Korean sweet potato glass noodle dish is just what you need to fall in love with this country's cuisine. Tender slices of lean beef are joined by pickled and sautéed vegetables, umami-laden mushrooms, an egg yolk, and not one, but two kinds of sesame seeds. Dig in!

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  • noodles
  • glass noodles
  • pickled vegetables
  • mushrooms
  • spinach
  • eggs
  • beef tenderloin
  • sauce
  • spicy
  • sweet
  • world cuisine

Kimchi Fried Rice

Fried rice gets a kimchi makeover that gives you beautiful rice that's full of flavor in mere minutes. Use Korean chili powder, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and kimchi from your local Asian market and leftover cooked rice for a quick meal that hits the high notes.

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  • fried rice
  • kimchi
  • peppers
  • garlic
  • green onions
  • carrots
  • rice
  • leftovers
  • stir fry
  • quick cooking

Maple Apple Walnut Bread

A sweet yeast bread recipe that will have you opting for it for everything from your morning toast to the most stunning peanut butter and banana panini you've ever seen. A base flavored with maple syrup and cinnamon gets walnuts and diced apples worked into the dough before being baked to perfection.

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  • bread
  • bread machine
  • baking
  • apples
  • walnuts
  • maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • yeast
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Mediterranean Cheese Bread

A tender crumb brimming with the herby flavors of the Mediterranean with a crisp exterior and cheese throughout, this bread is downright stunning. Use it to sop up your favorite soup or stew or treat yourself to a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich or panini.

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  • bread
  • world cuisine
  • cheese
  • yeast
  • herbs
  • garlic
  • red pepper flakes
  • bread machine
  • baking

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