Seasonal Produce Planner
Learn which fruits and vegetables are at their peak no matter what the season — spring, summer, winter or fall — along with easy, delicious recipe ideas.
How to make fruits and vegetables taste delicious
Here’s the secret: Zoom in on what’s in season and you’re 99 percent there. Another tip: Haunt your local farmer’s market and the produce sections at the grocery store.
Choose vegetables that look alert and lively, with their greens still attached (if they’re root vegetables like carrots and beets) and otherwise unwilted, firm and crisp.
Your attention will be reflected in your cooking, because produce tastes amazing when it’s fresh and vibrant.
The following chart is a guide to navigating the seasonal cycle of beautiful fresh vegetables.
Use the recipes as a starting point for cooking inspiration, and have fun savoring every moment of the year!
Seasonal Vegetable Recipe Planner:
Fall
What’s in season:
Brussels sprouts | Pomegranates | Winter squash | Sweet potatoes | Cauliflower | Broccoli | Cranberries | Grapes | Pears | Pumpkin and Winter Squash
Fall Recipes:
- Roasted cauliflower salad with harissa chickpeas
- Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Grapes and Feta
- Sweet potato soup with pomegranate salsa
- Rigatoni with roasted delicata squash
- Parmesan-crusted Brusssels sprouts
- Pumpkin Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Curry-spiced roasted cauliflower naan with hummus
See all fall recipes
Winter
What’s in season:
Radicchio | Kale | Parsnips | Onions | Root Vegetables | Fennel | Broccoli Rabe | Beets | Celery Root | Potatoes | Citrus Fruits
Winter Recipes:
- French potato cake with leeks and gruyere cheese
- Gorgonzola focaccia with chicory and walnuts
- Spicy red chili broccoli rabe with garlic and olive oil
- Pappardelle pasta with wild mushroom ragu
- Winter salad with creamy lemon anchovy dressing
- Citrus Beet Salad with Roasted Carrots and Goat Cheese
See all Winter Recipes
Spring
What’s in season:
Ramps | Asparagus | Peas | Rhubarb | New potatoes | Fava beans | Carrots | Strawberries | Radishes
Spring Recipes:
- Fava Bean Ravioli
- Roasted Mediterranean Spiced Carrots with Yogurt
- Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Rickey Cocktails
- Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle Pasta
- Simple Roasted Asparagus with Shallot Vinaigrette
- Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
Click here for more Spring Recipes
Summer
What’s in season:
Tomatoes | Basil | Corn | Summer squash | Zucchini | Eggplant | Stone Fruit | Berries | Cucumbers | Melons