Winter Produce Guide (+ 115 Recipes to Make this Winter)

Apple Cider Sage Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples is the perfect fall meal - fragrant sage and sweet caramelized apples pair perfectly with savory pork chops!

Your traditional Apple Crisp is elevated with the addition of oatmeal and pecan in the topping. A perfect twist on a Thanksgiving classic.

Green Apple, Kiwi, Spinach Juice is a tasty and nutrient rich refreshing juice blend to start your morning with. This green juice isn't bitter at all thanks to the addition of green apples and kiwi.

If we are feeling fancy, we usually have something we can throw in between the two slices of bread with the cheese to make it seem more like a meal than just a sandwich. I love making custom sandwiches like this.

This Cinnamon Applesauce Bread with Walnuts is perfect for fall and features some of fall’s best flavors, such as cinnamon, apples, and walnuts.

A lightened up, gluten-free version of perfect griddlecakes, these oatmeal pancakes are sweet, flavorful and perfect for a weekend breakfast!

Flat pie is lots of fun! It's really rustic and you can make it without a pie plate. It's a perfect recipe to let your kids into the kitchen to create.

Cinnamon Apple Pecan Squares are so easy to make and great for fall baking!

This quinoa bowl recipe features lots of veggies, quinoa, chicken, salty goat cheese, and heart-healthy walnuts for a filling, satisfying meal.

Borscht is a traditional soup made with beets that is popular in Russia. This Borscht recipe has beef in it to make it extra hearty, perfect for warming you up from the inside out!. Come learn how to make this delicious beet soup with beef, how to adapt it for slow cooker or Instant Pot, and how to freeze it.

Next time you're craving comfort food, try these Broccoli Cheese Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes. They're loaded up with plenty of broccoli, cheese, and - everyone's favorite - bacon!

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is the definition of comfort to me. I have fond memories of enjoying a bowl of homemade macaroni and cheese as a child and still love the cheesy, gooey pasta now as an adult. Though I do choose to fancy it up a bit with different cheese choices.

Take your traditional side dish of roasted broccoli to the next level with this recipe of Lemon Roasted Broccolini with Pancetta and Breadcrumbs. Roasted Broccoli is sprinkled with a delicious and crunchy lemon, thyme, and pancetta breadcrumb mixture.

This Chinese beef and broccoli will become a staple in your home. The sauce is simply perfect and gives an authentic flavor for a quick weeknight dinner.

Mini quiches that are perfect for on-the-go, and healthier than the average quiche. Even your kids will love this!

I love roasting broccoli! It's a veggie we can all agree on. I also figured out how best to make it in the toaster oven so I'm not heating things up!

This recipe for Easy Cheesy Broccoli, Kale, Carrot Soup is incredibly simple to whip up for dinner on a busy and the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter evening.

Use your leftover Easter ham to make these family favorite ham and broccoli calzones. The cheese is gooey inside a crisp crust and is irrisistable.

This Alfredo sauce is a tad lightened up but every bit as rich and creamy. We use whatever pasta we have on hand and lo

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic are a fantastic side dish that is full of delicious flavor - caramelized, roasted brussels sprouts, savory bacon, and tangy balsamic vinegar.

This recipe for Linguine with Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Shallots is a simple way to enjoy the delicious flavors of caramelized brussels sprouts with bacon.

These Maple Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts are the kind of vegetable side dish that has everyone asking for seconds!

This Citrus and Rosemary Roast Chicken was so moist and flavorful. We enjoyed it last week for dinner along with some potatoes and Maple and Bacon Brussel Sprouts.

Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls with Maple Dijon Balsamic Dressing features lots of delicious winter produce and hearty Tricolor Quinoa for a filling, satisfying meal to support your healthy eating goals.

You definitely have to try these Sesame Noodles. It is such a fast meal to prepare! If you have yet to use rice wine vinegar, this recipe is the perfect introduction.

Your typical BBQ Coleslaw gets a makeover with the addition of jalapeño for just a touch of heat for your tastebuds!

This Honey Marmalade Mustard Glazed Corned Beef is a fun take on the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal. Rather than stewing in the crock pot all day, the Corned Beef is braised with plenty of seasonings before broiling in the oven with a delicious Honey Marmalade Mustard Glaze.

This Reuben Panini is a great way to use up leftover St. Patrick's Day corned beef. It features roasted cabbage, Swiss cheese, and corned beef.

These Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon, Leek, Mushroom Twice Baked Potatoes are a riff on the traditional twice baked potato. They're loaded with pureed roasted cauliflower, sautéed leeks and crimini mushrooms, bacon crumbles, and sharp cheddar cheese.

I have made this recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Tomatoes several times now and it’s one of our new favorites. I love how versatile it is too, because the recipe can work great as a side dish vegetable, a vegetarian main dish if you toss it with some pasta.

When it comes to kids and vegetables, there really is no magic trick to ensure that the two will always get along. That being said, adding cheese to a veggie dish is almost always a good start.

Roasted cauliflower is an incredibly easy side dish perfect for the fall and winter season. 

Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes are anything but traditional. They’re ramped up with the flavors of roasted garlic, cauliflower puree, and the smoothness of cream cheese.

Unlike other Cream of Cauliflower the flavor of this soup recipe is greatly enhanced with the rich, subtle flavor of roasted.  Roasting the garlic and cauliflower adds a deep, earthiness and a richness that doesn’t necessarily come from heavy calories.

Looking for a natural cough remedy? This homemade cough syrup recipe is a great natural remedy to have on hand to soothe sore throats and stop lingering coughs this winter. It features fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, water, and a few spices.

Rather than a traditional Chicken Noodle Soup recipe I decided to make a Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup because it felt a little more spring-like and perfect for those darn springtime sniffles. You'll enjoy this one no matter the weather.

This homemade lemon sugar is great for rimming cocktail glasses, dressing up baked goods, flavoring marinades, and more!

For a spring take on the classic cinnamon roll, try this recipe for Meyer Lemon Sticky Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze. Their sweet and tangy taste is perfect for this time of year!

Chicken tenderloins are marinated in a summery basil kumquat vinaigrette and grilled, then served alongside grilled purple cauliflower steaks for a simple, yet inspired, summer dish.

Grapefruit curd is the perfect thing to make when you need to use up leftover egg yolks.

The Poppy Seed Dressing compliments the tangy sweetness of the fruits, and the nuts add both protein and crunch, making this a really flavorful dish to add to any healthy menu this year.

Cardamom Citrus Coffee Cake is the perfect, cozy fall coffee cake recipe. Your house will smell amazing while baking it!

This Greek-Style Chicken Skillet Dinner is the perfect recipe to illustrate the benefits of using cast iron. You can brown things to your liking on the stovetop and then put that same pan into the oven to finish cooking.

Orange Curd is a delicious way to use up extra oranges!

Golden brown chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy orange almond sauce and served alongside an almond rice pilaf for a simple and comforting recipe.

Because I like taking favorite recipes and tweaking them with new flavors, I thought I’d do the same thing this year. I used a recipe I’ve made before for Swedish Crescent Cookies and added orange zest and pistachios to switch things up a bit.

This Fresh Herb and Citrus Turkey Brine combines lots of fresh herbs with a subtle hint of citrus. Brining your turkey will tenderize the meat and infuse it with a TON of flavor for Turkey Day! This brine amount works for one 16 - 20 lb turkey.

Cranberry Pomegranate Walnut Bars are the perfect wintery recipe to add to your Christmas Baking list. A crumb crust is layered with sweet and tart cranberries and topped with a crunchy and crumbly walnut topping.

This Cranberry Orange Walnut Relish is so easy to make and will definitely become a staple at your Thanksgiving table.

A scone with your coffee makes you feel like you are enjoying a cup of coffee and baked good from your favorite cafe.

These muffins are really easy to whip up on a weekend morning or for a lazy holiday breakfast. The sweetness of the gingerbread pairs really well with the tartness of the cranberries.

I just made this Cranberry Cherry Mango Smoothie the other day using a new Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry juice. It was so tasty I just had to share!

These Cranberry Crumb Bars are so festive and perfect for holiday baking and gifting!

I took my favorite pumpkin pie filling, then added cranberries to the pecan topping. The result is this super festive cranberry pecan pumpkin tart.

This Cranberry Rosemary Shrub Cocktail is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail! A homemade cranberry shrub with hints of black pepper, rosemary, and cinnamon is combined with bourbon and seltzer for a festive and colorful drink!

Baked White Cheddar Mac n Cheese with Kale and Bacon is a bit sinful. Pasta loaded with rich, velvety cheese, kale, plenty of bacon, and a nice crispy topping.

This Kale Cilantro Pesto is a tasty substitute for your ordinary pesto sauce. It features plenty of fresh, healthy kale, cilantro, pepitas, garlic and olive oil, and has a variety of uses!

This Sweet Braised Kale is unexpectedly good and I don’t doubt it will steal your heart too.  Enjoy!

These “Cheesy” Kale Chips are a great, healthy way to satisfy your cravings for something salty and cheesy. Nutritional yeast gives them a nutrient-rich cheesy flavor without any added dairy.

I used to make this type of soup as a starter, but I loved it so much I altered it to make it a heartier full meal. It looks elegant around the holidays!

These Baked Eggs with Kale and Sausage are delicious enough to add them to your holiday menu, but they are easy enough to enjoy them for a weekday breakfast as well.

This Kale and Broccoli Chicken Tortellini Soup is the perfect twist on the classic Chicken Noodle when you're not feeling well and in need of a pick-me-up!

In this Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas kale is lightly massaged with olive oil, salt and pepper, before being tossed with roasted delicata squash, roasted red onions, herbed goat cheese, a pepitas.

In this Kale and Frozen Berry Smoothie, frozen wild blueberries, strawberries, red raspberries, and blackberries are combined with mango, fresh Kale, chia seeds, and orange juice for a refreshing smoothie.

If you're looking for a creamy, rich and flavorful soup, try this Italian Sausage Kale Soup. It's a lightened up version of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.

This year I tweaked my recipe just a tad and instead of Italian Sausage I am using Bacon and I’ve swapped out onion for leek to create this Leek and Bacon Stuffing.

As simple and as satisfying as this soup is, I can only imagine how yummy it would be when used as a soup base like Julia mentions. I’m thinking broccoli and cheese would be delicious stirred in.

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish created mostly from mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. If you’re looking for a new side dish recipe to add to your St. Patrick’s Day menu, you should give this Colcannon with Leeks and Kale a try.

Made with just eight ingredients, this Artichoke, Potato and Leek Casserole comes together quickly. Perfect for holidays and family get togethers!

Quiche Lorraine is great for meal prepping before a busy week, or making for a weekend brunch! m

Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite special occasion chicken recipes. Thin chicken cutlets are dredged in seasoned flour, cooked until golden, and served topped with a delicious creamy mushroom marsala sauce. This recipe for Marsala Chicken is sure to be a hit!

One of my favorite, easy ways to prepare mushrooms is this recipe for Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms. These Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms makes a delicious, simple appetizer or side to go with any holiday meal or dinner party.

Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet is a super easy dinner recipe for busy school nights. It features pan seared chicken tenderloins, zucchini and sliced mushrooms in garlicky herbed tomato sauce. Such an easy Chicken Skillet Recipe!

If you're looking for a great fall meal - one that is flavorful, hearty, and simple - try this Roasted Pork with Mushrooms in a Creamy Roasted Garlic Rosemary Marsala Sauce.

Shrimp Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms is a super easy, scrumptious appetizer that's sure to impress your guests.

You won't miss the meat in these Vegetarian Fajitas. They're made with bell peppers and mushrooms, and flavored with a homemade fajita marinade!

Crusty sandwich rolls are layered with savory steakhouse mushroom marinated roasted pork loin, caramelized onions and mushrooms, melted provolone cheese, and a hint of baby arugula.

Lasagna rolls are attractive, simple to prepare, and so much easier to dish up and serve than a massive layer of lasagna that requires cutting into.

Balsamic Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Loaded Baked Potato is a great lighter alternative to the traditional cheese, sour cream, and bacon stuffed spuds. I love the deep flavors of rich caramelized onion and balsamic vinegar.

Garlic Bacon Sautéed Green Beans with Roasted Mushrooms make a great Thanksgiving side dish, loaded with flavor, and a lot more fresh tasting than the traditional green bean casserole.

This Endive, Pear, and Walnut Appetizer is perfect for this time of year with the delicious seasonal flavors of pear and cranberry.

Cinnamon Pear Crostata would make a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table. A crostata is essentially a free-form, rustic fruit pie. I think they’re easier than traditional pies because it’s okay if they don’t look perfect.

You should definitely try making this Easy Homemade Pearsauce or Applesauce this fall. It is so tasty!

This Water Bath Canned Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter is easy to make. Jars of Pear Butter make excellent homemade gifts for teachers, friends, or neighbors during the holidays.

I love using a thick, rustic bread to make French toast. I feel it gives the best texture, and then adding these amazing caramelized pears and pecans really takes it to the next level.

These Maple and Cardamom Spiced Pears with Pecans are an amazing snack. I love the caramelized pears with the fall spices and the sweetness of real maple syrup – don’t skimp there! The pecans go perfect, too.

Pomegranate Salsa is the perfect salsa recipe to make if you are craving fresh salsa in the winter.

Fresh pressed apple cider, tart pomegranate juice, and Tempranillo pair with mulling spices and fresh fruit to create a fall-inspired cocktail, perfect for sipping during this autumn and winter season.

This Black Cherry Pomegranate Cobbler will remind you of summer camp cherry pie dump cake without the canned pie filling and box mixes. It features sweet black cherries with a hint of pomegranate and a generous helping of crunchy, golden brown, buttery cobbler topping.

Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini are the perfect solution for simple entertaining.

Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini look far more special than a plate of fruit and cheese, but they’re really a cinch to prepare and they don’t require any special serving utensils.

Sliced Sweet Potatoes are baked in a spiced orange maple glaze and sprinkled with juicy, bright pomegranate arils.

Fresh pressed apple cider and tart pomegranate juice pair with mulling spices and fresh fruit to create a fall-inspired cocktail, perfect for sipping during this autumn and winter season.

Fresh, tart cranberries are cooked and blended with agave, brown sugar, red wine, and pomegranate juice create a deliciously simple and smooth Red Wine Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce for your Thanksgiving feast.

This salad is so full of color and beautiful on the table. The sweet and salty bites of squash went so well with the juicy pomegranate arils and the bold Roquefort cheese.

This Pomegranate, Orange and Fennel salad is one of my new favorites. It tastes so bright and un-winter-y during this time of year. It takes advantage of fresh winter produce.

This Pumpkin Seed Brittle is just like your classic homemade brittle recipe, but without nuts. Peanut-Free Brittle is a great option for those who have nut or peanut allergies. This Peanut-Less Brittle still has that nutty taste that classic homemade peanut brittle has, so you won't even miss the nuts!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Smores combine two of our family's fall favorites - pumpkin cookies and roasted marshmallows for a tasty Halloween treat!

These Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins offer a fun fall take on the traditional Honey Cornbread Muffin. Infused with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and fall spices, these Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins are the perfect contrast to a bowl of savory chili. And leftovers are guaranteed awesome for breakfast

Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Toffee Streusel bakes up quickly for a fun fall breakfast treat!

Celebrate fall with this recipe for Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Walnuts. This cozy pumpkin soup is delicious and savory. Plus, you’ll love the added soup toppings of toasted walnuts and blue cheese!

While these tender Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls will make an excellent addition to any Thanksgiving menu, they’re also a great way to use up leftover baked sweet potatoes for a post-Thanksgiving treat. Use these Sweet Potato Rolls as buns for turkey sandwiches, too!

At the end of a long week, I found myself an hour from dinner time, with only some of the ingredients for all of the recipes I wanted to make.  But I had Quinoa, and I had Sweet Potatoes, and I was craving that Southwest Flavor.

In this recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Sage, cubed sweet potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper are roasted and then tossed generously with fresh garlic and sage. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Sage make a great side for your evening meal.

A slightly spicy chickpea and tomato stew served over a sweet potato. Spiced Chickpea Smothered Sweet Potato are an easy and hearty vegetarian meal that is perfect for winter.

Breakfast Bowls like these Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans are a great way to enjoy a quick protein-packed, creative meal at home on busy weekday mornings.

These sweet potato fries are the perfect side to your favorite burger. They don't take much time at all to be oven-roasted to perfection.

Black beans, sweet potatoes, fire roasted salsa, and poblanos pair with black beans in this hearty, easy meatless Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili.

This recipe is small. It makes only 3 tarts, but you can easily double it to make 6. And if you have multiple recipes on your dessert table, two people can easily split one of these mini tarts.

A quick and easy, vegan burger with a little taste of the Southwest! These burgers make a perfect, healthy dinner for grilling season or Meatless Monday.

Black Bean, Sweet Potato and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for satisfying your next Taco Tuesday craving while helping you stick with the inevitable New Year's Resolution to eat healthier.

This butternut squash and kale quinoa stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian and gluten-free stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors.

Butternut Squash Sage Bacon Mac n Cheese features penne covered in a creamy, rich sauce of pureed butternut squash, parmesan and sharp white cheddar with bacon and fresh sage.

Roasted butternut squash, roasted corn, and fire roasted tomatoes pair with black beans in this hearty, meatless Roasted Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili.

Roasted butternut squash and garlic are pureed with onion, carrot, broth, and half and half for a silky smooth, creamy, savory Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Top it with bacon and sage for perfection.

This Apple Pecan Stuffed Squash is a great healthy side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving meal.

This Apple Cider Roasted Squash is a great, easy acorn squash side dish to prepare all winter long - but it is especially great for Thanksgiving