What to cook in January – Make the most of seasonal ingredients with these unique and delicious recipes.
For anyone who’s trying to add some excitement to mealtime, the new year marks a new start to try some unique, inspired– and best of all, simple! — recipes.
The month of January might mean cold weather where you are, but it doesn’t mean that certain produce isn’t in season. Consider making recipes that include fresh fruits and vegetables for tasty meals that are full of color, flavor, and better nutrition.
WHAT’S IN SEASON IN JANUARY:
- Brussels sprouts
- Clementines
- Grapefruits
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Parsnips
- Persimmons
- Pomegranates
- Tangerines
- Turnips
- Winter squash
WHAT TO COOK IN JANUARY:
BRUSSELS SPROUT CARBONARA WITH POMEGRANATE ROASTED WINTER SQUASH by Half Baked Harvest
Simple, colorful and so delicious!
CLEMENTINE JAM by The View From Great Island
A thick no-pectin jam ready in 30 minutes!
PINK GRAPEFRUIT GREEN SMOOTHIE by Get Inspired Everyday
The perfect, healthy start to your day!
SUPERFOOD CRUNCH SALAD WITH HOMEMADE BALSAMIC APPLE VINAIGRETTE by Oh She Glows
Shredded kale is tossed in a tangy balsamic apple vinaigrette and then topped with sliced pear, pomegranate arils, pepita, hemp, black sesame seeds, and large flaked coconut.
LEEK AND POTATO SOUP by RecipeTin Eats
A creamy, classic French soup.
5 INGREDIENT LEMON CHICKEN BY As Easy As Apple Pie
Simple to make, tender, juicy, slightly crisp around the edges and packed with lots of fresh lemony flavor.
CRANBERRY ORANGE BISCOTTI by As Easy As Apple Pie
Biscotti studded with flecks of dried cranberries and orange zest.
PARSNIP GARLIC MASHED POTATOES by Joyful Healthy Eats
These are probably the creamiest mashed potatoes you will ever try!
MAPLE CINNAMON CHIA BOWL {PERSIMMON+POMEGRANATE} by Viktoria’s Table
A light, nourishing breakfast that combines two seasonal fruits – persimmons and pomegranates.
GLAZED TANGERINE CAKE by It Bakes Me Happy
A tangerine loaf cake glazed with a simple and delicious tangerine icing.
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH TOMATOES AND KALE by Simply Recipes
Great for a side, or a hearty meatless meal in itself.
Thanks for sharing my breakfast chia bowl 🙂 Have a happy, and fulfilling new year, Elena!!
Happy New Year to you too Viktoria! I tried the breakfast chia bowl this morning, it was delicious! 🙂