Winter Seasonal Food Guide

Winter is here and that means holidays, family, snow, and food!  Food is so important this time of year as we gather with loved ones and stuff our faces.  While fresh produce may be limited in this cold weather, my Winter Seasonal Food Guide will help you out.

 

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This post was originally published on December 30, 2019.  It was updated on December 23, 2021.

 

The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyways

 

Okay, that’s a big fat lie for me, but some fruits and veggies could be singing this tune right along with Elsa.  I started writing these seasonal food guides specifically because I could never think of fresh produce to use in the Winter.

While Winter produce may be more limited than the bounty of Spring or Summer, if you use this Winter Seasonal Food Guide for inspiration, you’ll find plenty.  And by eating seasonal fruits and veggies, I think you’ll find a natural diversity in your yearly diet.

 

Related Reading: 10 Christmas Cookies to Make with Family

 

Winter Seasonal Food Guide

 

Personally, I think spices are more important this time of year than any other.  Don’t forget to use ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and more to liven up your menu.  You’d be surprised what a difference they can make.

 

Fruits

 

• Clementines
• Kiwi
• Papaya
• Oranges
• Pummelos
• Pomegranates

Veggies

 

• Kale
• Leeks
• Sweet Potatoes
• Turnips
• Butternut Squash
• Collard Greens

 

 

Recipes To Try This Winter

 

• Saffranskrans
• Dutch Oven Bread with Creamy Lentil Soup
• Christmas Kolache
• Cranberry Orange Scones
• Coconut Cardamom Biscotti

 

 

My Current Obsession

 

Why have I waited over 3 decades to try pomegranates? I mean, I’ve tried the POM juice before, but that doesn’t count. Ben saw a pomegranate at the grocery store and wanted it, so we brought it home and cracked it open.

First of all, they are dang gorgeous on the inside. It was fun (if a bit tedious) getting all of the arils out. They are so darn tasty too! I’m a bit obsessed and I want to use them in a recipe. If you have a suggestion, leave me a comment and help me brainstorm. Thanks, baking buddy!

 

Don’t Forget Your Chart

 

The seasons change and it’s hard to remember what is in season every few months.  This Winter Seasonal Food Guide is handy, but imagine having a chart that included all four seasons?!  

Well, you can find a FREE printable of my Seasonal Food Chart in the Bakes & Blunders Resource Library.  Haven’t subscribed yet?  You can sign up here and get instant access to recipes, printables, cheat sheets, and more.

 

Bake All Winter Long

 

The best part about Winter baking is warming up the entire kitchen and feeling all cozy while your pie, muffins, or bread get all toasty.  What will you be baking next?  Heck, what should I bake next?!