What’s in season in spring?
March to May: asparagus, peas and snap peas, artichokes, radishes, spinach, lettuce, spring onions, new potatoes, rhubarb and strawberries.
Dinners to make:
- Lemon pasta with asparagus and peas
- Roast chicken with new potatoes and radishes
- Spinach and feta frittata, with strawberries after
What’s in season in summer?
June to August: tomatoes, sweet corn, zucchini and summer squash, cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans, eggplant, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries and watermelon.
Dinners to make:
- Tacos with a corn and tomato salsa
- Pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil
- Chicken and zucchini skewers, with watermelon after
What’s in season in fall?
September to November: apples, pears, grapes, cranberries, pumpkins, butternut and acorn squash, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, beets and parsnips.
Dinners to make:
- Butternut squash soup with grilled cheese
- Pork chops with roasted apples and onions
- Sheet-pan sausage, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes
What’s in season in winter?
December to February: oranges, grapefruit, clementines, lemons, pomegranates, kale, collard greens, cabbage, leeks, carrots, parsnips, turnips, potatoes and winter squash.
Dinners to make:
- Beef stew with carrots and potatoes
- Orange-glazed salmon with roasted carrots
- Cabbage, sausage and potato skillet
Where you live changes it
Seasons run earlier in the South and later in the North, and a warm spring moves everything. Your store’s local signs and a farmers’ market are the best guide. Out of season, frozen fruit and vegetables are a good stand-in.
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