Bluebird CSA

Anything Goes Oatmeal Bread

From the Sarah Gilbert collection
apple galette

Apple Galette

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A fresh take on apple pie.

Apple-Pecan Stuffing

From the book A Cook’s Journey by Kurt Michael Friese

Use this traditional stuffing inside a bird or on its own.

almond chicken

Arlington Almond Chicken

From the Nancy Greenleese collection

Shake and bake.

roast potatoes

Bay-Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

By Matthew Card, from the Matthew Card collection

Beet and Greens Pasta

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

The color of this pasta is intriguing, but the taste is what makes us return to it again and again.

berry sorbet

Berry Sorbetto

By Cathy Whims, from the Slow Food Chefs collection

Make berry sorbet — strawberry, raspberry, marionberry, and blackberry — all summer long following Cathy Whims’ basic recipe.

boeuf bourguignon

Boeuf à la Bourguignonne

From the book Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl

Ruth Reichl’s beefy recipe requires extra effort — but absolutely is worth it.

Bran Oat Muffins

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make a double batch of these moist muffins on Sunday and eat them throughout the week.

Brandied Late Summer Fruit

From the Kelly Myers collection

Breakfast Salad

By Cindy Burke, from the Cindy Burke collection

Start your day with a bowl full of vegetables and a soft-boiled egg.

lentil soup

Brown Rice and Lentil Soup with Dark Leafy Greens

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by Carrie Floyd

This meal-in-a-bowl soup makes a good supper on a cool day.

Browned and Braised Brussels Sprouts

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Butter Lettuce and Spinach with Citrus and Avocado

From the book The Greens Cookbook by Deborah Madison

Make the dressing in the blender for a quick, lovely salad.

Butternut Squash Lasagne

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Autumn bliss in a pan: layers of vegetables, sausage and cheese.

caprese salad

Caprese Salad

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A summertime classic.

Carrot-Ginger Soup

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

This sweet-and-spicy soup comes from a quick and accommodating recipe.

chicken-salad sandwich

Chicken Salad with Fennel, Almonds, and Lemon Mayo

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

When life gives you chicken, make yummy chicken salad.

cilantro pesto

Cilantro-Pecan Pesto

From the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Celebrate fresh pesto season with this aromatic combination.

Clean Out the Fridge Pasta

From the Keri Fisher collection
cornmeal cake

Cornmeal Cake with Sweet Rosemary Syrup and Blackberries

From the Jamie Passaro collection

An unusual summer cake.

cranberry-orange scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Another variation on a winning combo (cranberries and orange zest).

CSA salad

CSA Salad with Lime-Ginger Dressing

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Pair seasonal vegetables and salad greens with an Asian-inspired dressing.

gazpacho

Culinate Gazpacho

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this soup in the morning so that it can chill well before you serve it.

Curried Chicken Salad

From the Keri Fisher collection
gazpacho

Fast Gazpacho

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Tomatoes coming out your ears? Use ‘em up quick with this summertime soup.

Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

From the Keri Fisher collection
fried egg sandwich

Fried Egg Sandwiches with Garlicky Swiss Chard and Cheddar

From the Matthew Card collection

One of our favorite spring sandwiches, from Matthew Card.

Frisée aux Lardons

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A French bistro classic combines bacon and eggs with curly endive and a très simple vinaigrette.

mayo ingredients

Garlic Lemon Aïoli

From the Kelly Myers collection
greek cabbage salad

Greek Cabbage Salad

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A summertime use for cabbage.

Green Garlic Pesto

From the Sarah Gilbert collection
greens with goat cheese

Greens with Baked Goat Cheese Rounds

From the Meera S.T. Vargo collection

A terrific make-ahead salad for a dinner party.

grilled cheese sandwich

Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Pesto and Tomato

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A fresh take on grilled cheese.

Honeymoon Pasta

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A flavorful pasta, full of summer vegetables and easy to make.

Hot Cross Buns

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Traditional Easter fare, adapted from Betsy Oppenneer.

hummus

Hummus (Chickpea Purée)

From the book A New Way to Cook by Sally Schneider

A revisionist version of the classic by Sally Schneider.

Idaho Salmon

From the Zena Chew collection

Jasmine-Tea-Infused Whipped Cream

By Jehnee Rains, from the Jehnee Rains collection
strawberry pie

Joan Ohm’s Fresh Strawberry Pie

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A not-to-miss seasonal recipe from a favorite bakery.

lemon curd

Lemon Curd

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Fold this citrusy wonder into whipped cream for an elegant dessert.

lemon tart

Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

An elegantly simple French classic.

greens marmalade

Marmalade of Spring Greens

From the book Mostly Mediterranean by Paula Wolfert

Paula Wolfert works magic with dark leafy greens.

Milk-and-Honey Steamer

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A spoonful of honey and a splash of vanilla or almond flavor this steamer.

winter apple salad

Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Apples

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Tangy, sweet, salty, nutty — what more could you want in a salad?

millet cookies

Not-for-the-Birds Millet Cookies

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by Carrie Floyd

Everyone likes these sweet whole-grain treats.

oatmeal with nuts and apples

Oatmeal with Apples

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Serve this breakfast champion with milk, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and raisins or dried cranberries.

Olive-Oil Cake with Honey-Roasted Rhubarb

By Jim Dixon, from the Jim Dixon collection

Jim Dixon embellishes a classic olive-oil cake with chunks of sweetened rhubarb.

Pizza with Red Peppers and Black Olives

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A simple savory pizza.

Plum Torte

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Late-summer Italian plums are delicious baked in a cake.

potato frittata

Potato, Green Onion, and Parmesan Frittata

From the Kelly Myers collection

Frittatas make for a delicious — and uncomplicated — supper.

Potato-Kale Soup

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Chicken broth and chile flakes flavor this nourishing soup.

lemons

Preserved Lemons

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make a batch for yourself, and another to give as a gift.

collard greens

Quick Collard Greens

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Ratatouille with Polenta

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this classic dish with the last of summer’s bounty.

rhubarb ginger jam

Rhubarb Ginger Jam

By Caroline Cummins, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Once you’ve finished making rhubarb pies, consider this jam.

rhubarb soda

Rhubarb Soda

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Pretty in pink: A longtime seasonal favorite on Culinate.

Rich Vegetable Frittata

From the Sarah Gilbert collection
roasted applesauce

Roasted Applesauce

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make applesauce the easy way: Roast apples, then run them through a food mill.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Avoid peeling the squash by roasting it first, then scooping out the flesh.

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Who doesn’t like roasted potatoes? Serve as a side dish to meat or as a main course with romesco.

strawberry shortcake

Robert’s Strawberry Shortcake

From the Robert Reynolds collection

A delicious riff on shortcake; check out Robert Reynolds’ video for tips on making sponge cake.

Salade Niçoise

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Grilled tuna and basil vinaigrette brighten this classic salad.

Savory Chive French Toast

From the Cindy Burke collection

Savory Ginger-Spiced Walnuts

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

This easy recipe from Georgeanne Brennan is perfect party food.

pickled beets

Simple Pickled Beets

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by Carrie Floyd

We’re crazy about these beets, adapted from a Mark Bittman recipe.

Spaghetti Sauce with Chicken Sausage and Swiss Chard

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Everyone who eats it will thank you for updating this classic.

Spelt Pancakes

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Spelt flour lends a nutty flavor to these whole-grain pancakes.

spiced french green lentil soup

Spiced French Green Lentil Soup

From the Meera S.T. Vargo collection

Ginger, cumin and coriander jazz up this lentil soup.

Steel-Cut Oatmeal Bars

By Kim Carlson, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Steel-cut oats for the person who doesn’t have time to make them.

hot cereal with apricots and walnuts

Steel-Cut Oats, Basic Method

From the Deborah Madison collection

Deborah Madison starts the morning with a bowl of whole grains, topped with nuts and dried fruit.

hot cereal with apples and walnuts

Steel-Cut Oats, Quick Method

From the Deborah Madison collection

Stir-Fried Greens with Ponzu and Brown Rice

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Leafy greens and grains.

strawberry cobbler

Strawberry Orange Crisp

From the Keri Fisher collection
tomato basil sandwich

Tomato-Basil Baguette

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Sandwich juicy tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella between two halves of crusty baguette.

Tomato-Basil Bruschetta

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

The flavors of summer take center stage in this easy recipe.

tomato jalapeno chutney

Tomato-Jalapeño Chutney

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

So good you may want to eat it by the spoonful right out of the jar.

tomato olive relish

Tomato-Olive Relish

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Serve this tangy relish with grilled fish or chicken.

turnip and turnip greens soup

Turnip and Turnip Greens Soup

From the book Fresh from the Farmers’ Market by Janet Fletcher

Seek out turnips from the farmers’ market to make this soup.

Turnip, Carrot, and Gruyère Salad

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Strong flavors go well together when tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Vegetable and Walnut Pizza

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by Carrie Floyd

Just a little do-ahead work makes this Mollie Katzen recipe easy enough for weekday dinner.

Vegetable Fritters

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Vegetarian Borscht

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Spanish paprika gives this soup that special something.

Wheat Berries and Garbanzos with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

We pair nutty grains and plump garbanzos with a tangy yogurt dressing.

Zanne’s World-Famous Rice Salad

From the Zanne Miller collection

A meatless salad to serve as a simple main dish, or alongside a filet of salmon.

caesar salad

Zefiro Caesar Salad

By Carrie Floyd, from the Culinate Kitchen collection

It’s a classic: plenty of garlic and lemon juice, anchovies, and fresh Parmesan.

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