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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!

Chipotle Crisped Pork Salad

This beautiful salad is a meal in and of itself. Showcasing leftover pulled pork or shredded chicken, it is a splendid display of color that bring all kinds of texture and flavor to your plate. Top it all off with a dressing that's good enough to eat with a spoon!

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  • salad
  • leftovers
  • pork
  • chicken
  • corn
  • peppers
  • tomatoes
  • onions
  • avocado
  • dressing
  • food processor
  • winter

Winter Crunch Salad

This pretty salad is packed with the powerhouse combination of flavor and nutrition plus it's downright beautiful. Eat the rainbow with this easy to acquire ingredient salad that you'll make over and over while cold weather is at your door.

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  • salad
  • slaw
  • cabbage
  • kale
  • citrus
  • cucumbers
  • carrots
  • green onions
  • pomegranate
  • seeds
  • nuts
  • dried fruit

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Buffalo Chicken & Smoked Blue Cheese

Comfort food meets game day vibes with this great combination of roasted sweet potatoes and buffalo chicken for inspiration. Anyone contemplating March Madness gatherings should put this recipe on your menu right now!

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  • buffalo chicken
  • sweet potatoes
  • onions
  • sauce
  • blue cheese
  • oven
  • roasting
  • cast iron
  • comfort food

Instant Pot Lamb Curry

This curry tastes like it's been simmering on the stove for hours, but can be on the table in about an hour with your Instant Pot. Everything from tender lamb and fresh ginger to red pepper and fire-roasted tomatoes come together with potatoes, onions, spices, coconut milk, and more for a fantastic bit of comfort food.

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  • pressure cooker
  • curry
  • lamb
  • spices
  • onions
  • peppers
  • potatoes
  • coconut
  • tomatoes
  • kale
  • comfort food

Baked Bolognese Spaghetti Squashes

Spaghetti squash gets the comfort food treatment when it gets filled with slow simmered meat sauce and then roasted with a crown of cheese. Up the cozy factor when your squash gets nestled amongst colorful cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic for even more color, flavor, and nourishment!

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  • squash
  • roasting
  • ground beef
  • tomatoes
  • tomato sauce
  • cheese
  • garlic
  • oven
  • comfort food
  • winter

Mushroom Daikon Fried Rice

Mushrooms, lentils, daikon and more come together for a quick, filling, and downright delicious vegan fried rice. With everything from carrot and garlic to Sichuan paste and scallions in the mix, this dish is bright and beautiful while being easy and satisfying. Sign me up!

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  • fried rice
  • rice
  • mushrooms
  • lentils
  • daikon
  • carrots
  • green onions
  • spicy
  • quick cooking
  • versatile
  • world cuisine

Air Fried Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bath of olive oil and seasonings and a brief wander through your air fryer before becoming your new favorite snack or side dish. Enjoy them alongside your favorite main courses or on the buffet at your next gathering.

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  • brussels sprouts
  • olive oil
  • herbs
  • garlic
  • spices
  • air fryer
  • quick
  • side dishes
  • appetizers
  • snacks

Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bark

Dark chocolate gets swirled with a ribbon of creamy white chocolate and then sprinkled with a generous mix of dried fruit and nuts for a perfect bark. Everything from almonds and pepitas to dried cherries and cranberries make an appearance in this beautiful candy.

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  • chocolate
  • sheet pan
  • microwave
  • dried fruit
  • nuts
  • seeds
  • quick
  • make ahead
  • special occasion
  • candy
  • bark

Sweet Heat Cocktail

Sweet and spicy is just what we need in a mid-winter Valentine's Day cocktail! Cherry liqueur, spicy bitters, ginger beer, and more come together to make a perfect holiday sip that's oh-so-pretty in a glass. Cheers to you and your valentine!

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  • cocktails
  • cherry
  • spicy
  • bourbon
  • liqueur
  • ginger beer
  • special occasion
  • Valentine's Day

Smoked Salmon and Chevre Crepes

This quick and simple dish is perfect for a romantic meal whenever it's served. Valentine's Day can feature a romantic brunch or dinner showcasing these tender crepes filled with smoked salmon, sautéed shallots, and goat cheese that leaves you with loads of time to enjoy the day or night.

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  • crepes
  • cheese
  • smoked salmon
  • shallot
  • fried onions
  • quick cooking
  • stovetop
  • special occasion
  • Valentine's Day

Hash Brown Crusted Smoked Salmon Quiche

When you want to wow everyone at your next brunch, invest a bit of time to make a show stopper smoked salmon quiche with a hash brown crust. With everything from nutty parmesan cheese and dill within and fried capers and sliced red onions crowning it, this quiche is also gluten free!

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  • quiche
  • hash browns
  • smoked salmon
  • dill
  • capers
  • onions
  • yogurt
  • cheese
  • baking
  • entertaining
  • brunch
  • special occasion

Japanese Egg Rice

A simple rice and egg bowl inspired by a tried and true favorite of Japan. At home on the breakfast table or for your evening meal or any time in between, it's also a very tweakable recipe that can also act as the base of your new favorite quick and easy start to the day.

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  • eggs
  • rice
  • soy sauce
  • furikake
  • rice cooker
  • quick cooking
  • versatile
  • world cuisine
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • lunch
  • dinner

Veggie Egg Scramble

A quick breakfast that's hot and comforting and even good for you? Yes please! These creamy scrambled eggs get a veggie boost with the addition of fresh spinach and a variety of sliced cherry tomatoes. The result is beautiful, nutritious, and ready in 15 minutes - less if you slice tomatoes in advance!

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  • eggs
  • stovetop
  • skillet
  • butter
  • cream
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • quick cooking
  • breakfast
  • brunch

Snowy Day Fruit & Nut Oatmeal

A quick and warming breakfast for a cold winter's day is just what is on the menu. Tender, chewy oats lightly sweetened with maple syrup get to pair up with fresh and dried fruit and nuts to make a meal that will keep you going this winter.

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  • oatmeal
  • stovetop
  • maple syrup
  • apples
  • dried fruit
  • walnuts
  • cinnamon
  • comfort food
  • breakfast
  • brunch
  • quick cooking

Maple Chili Mushroom Blue Cheese Burgers

A fancy burger is sometimes just what we need when the season feels bleak. This one rests upon a toasted brioche bun and is crowned with spicy-sweet sautéed mushrooms and a creamy blue cheese sauce. Add your favorite side(s) and it's time to sweep the grey away!

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  • burgers
  • mushrooms
  • blue cheese
  • hot peppers
  • maple syrup
  • spices
  • skillet
  • quick cooking
  • brioche buns
  • comfort food

Harvest Chicken Bowl

If you are missing some of the flavors of celebration, gather them together in a single bowl for a fun meal featuring everything from a chopped Brussels sprout salad and roasted sweet potatoes to seasoned chicken and chopped fresh apple.

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  • bowl
  • chicken
  • rice
  • sweet potatoes
  • brussels sprouts
  • apples
  • dried fruit
  • cheese
  • seeds
  • maple syrup
  • mustard
  • dressing

Roasted Tomato Feta Pasta

A viral video recipe gets some tweaks and finds its way to your table. No, it's not a hack … but it can easily be dinner! Everything from multiple varieties of tomato and pungent garlic to tangy feta cheese and all the herby flavors of the Mediterranean find their way to your table in this simple meal.

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  • pasta
  • roasting
  • tomatoes
  • garlic
  • feta
  • oven
  • comfort food
  • easy prep
  • vegetarian

Teriyaki Venison with Vegetables and Glass Noodles

A quick stir fry with fun ingredients like venison, glass noodles, broccoli romanesco, mushrooms, and more will get dinner on the table in a way that has you satisfying your Chinese takeout craving while still knowing every ingredient that goes into your meal.

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  • noodles
  • venison
  • stir fry
  • turnips
  • onions
  • carrots
  • broccoli
  • mushrooms
  • quick cooking
  • world cuisine

Baked Curried Vegetable Croissants

Fragrant vegetable curry gets tucked into tender, flakey croissants and baked until you have the tastiest pastry boats ever. Everything from mushrooms and summer squash to eggplant and peppers get bathed in aromatic spices, sprinkled with cheese and hot peppers, and baked in pastry before bringing bliss to your table.

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  • croissants
  • baking
  • curry
  • squash
  • eggplant
  • peppers
  • onions
  • mushrooms
  • greens
  • comfort food
  • fusion

Chicken Tabbouleh

This main dish version of a popular Middle Eastern salad is packed with so much flavor, color, and texture you will forget that it's also healthy for you! Packed with everything from protein-rich chicken and almonds to crunchy cucumbers and peppers, it's a perfect lunch or dinner recipe.

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  • salad
  • main course
  • world cuisine
  • bulgur
  • chicken
  • lemon
  • cucumbers
  • tomatoes
  • almonds
  • healthy cooking
  • make ahead

Chicken Taco Soup

Your favorite taco ingredients find their way into a simple soup that's made in your Instant Pot. Everything from chicken and black beans to corn and chiles are tucked into each piping hot bowl of comforting, tasty soup.

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  • soup
  • tacos
  • chicken
  • beans
  • corn
  • hot peppers
  • pressure cooker
  • comfort food
  • healthy cooking

Spring Roll Chicken Salad

A perfect salad that eats like a meal, looks like a rainbow, and tastes like your favorite Asian takeout. Get ready for a new favorite make ahead lunch or dinner. Have it as a salad, inside a wrap, or even tucked into lettuce for a healthy meal in your New Year.

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  • salad
  • chicken
  • rice noodles
  • cabbage
  • lettuce
  • carrots
  • cucumbers
  • edamame
  • peanuts
  • make ahead
  • healthy cooking
  • quick cooking

Fiery Chicken & Veggie Lo Mein

Ring in the New Year with a quick and simple chicken lo mein dish that's packed with vegetables and a fiery beginning to 2026. Green onions, bok choy, red pepper, and more join forces with tender rice noodles, chicken, and peanuts in a sauce brimming with chili crisp for a bowl of noodles that's unforgettable.

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  • rice noodles
  • chicken
  • bok choy
  • green onions
  • peppers
  • chili crisp
  • hot honey
  • vinegar
  • stir fry
  • healthy cooking
  • quick cooking

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