Peppery, fresh, and full of personality, arugula adds a little bite to salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Pair it with lemon, parmesan, goat cheese, berries, or balsamic.
Tender and earthy with a crisp snap, this spring favorite is packed with fiber and nutrients. Roast it with lemon, parmesan, garlic, or eggs for a simple seasonal dish.
Earthy, colorful, and naturally sweet, beets bring bold flavor to salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggie plates. Goat cheese, walnuts, citrus, and fresh herbs all make perfect pairings.
Sweet, juicy, and packed with antioxidants, these colorful fruits brighten any meal. They are delicious with yogurt, honey, chocolate, and granola.
Crisp stems and tender leaves make bok choy a stir-fry favorite. It loves garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mushrooms.
Crisp-tender broccoli is a dinner-table classic for good reason. Roast it with garlic and parmesan, toss it into stir-fries, or keep it simple with lemon and olive oil.
Try: Broccoli Fritters
Humble but surprisingly versatile, cabbage brings satisfying crunch and sweetness to everything from slaws to stir-fries. It pairs beautifully with ginger, garlic, carrots, vinegar, and spicy flavors.
Sweet, crunchy, and endlessly snackable, carrots shine whether roasted, glazed, or eaten straight from the fridge. Honey, dill, brown butter, and fresh herbs bring out their natural sweetness.
Bright stems and tender greens make chard as beautiful as it is delicious. Sauté it with garlic, olive oil, lemon, or parmesan for an easy side.
Naturally sweet and full of antioxidants, cherries are delicious fresh, baked, or blended into smoothies. Dark chocolate, almonds, and vanilla make especially delicious pairings.
Hearty and flavorful, collard greens become wonderfully tender when cooked. Pair them with garlic, smoked paprika, onions, vinegar, or beans for a comforting meal.
Sweet summer corn practically tastes like sunshine straight off the cob. Slather it with butter, toss it into salads, or pair with lime, chili, cotija, and cilantro for maximum flavor.
Cool as can be and extra refreshing straight from the fridge. Pair with dill, mint, yogurt, lemon, or toss into any crunchy salad situation.
Once roasted or grilled, eggplant becomes rich, velvety, and deeply flavorful. Tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan, and olive oil all pair beautifully with it.
Soft, jammy, and naturally honey-sweet, figs feel a little luxurious without trying too hard. Pair them with goat cheese, walnuts, honey, or cured meats for a delicious snack board.
Try: Cinnamon Fig Jam
Fresh green beans have the perfect snap and crunch for summer cooking. Garlic, almonds, butter, and lemon are classic pairings whether roasted or sautéed.
Basil, cilantro, dill, and rosemary are just a few fresh herbs that easily brighten most dishes. Sprinkle them over salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or marinades for a burst of fresh flavor.
Hearty, leafy, and packed with nutrients, kale holds up well in salads, soups, and sautés. Pair it with lemon, garlic, parmesan, nuts, or olive oil to balance its earthy flavor.
Try: Kale Pesto Panini
Crisp, refreshing lettuce brings crunch and freshness to salads, wraps, and sandwiches. It pairs perfectly with citrus vinaigrettes, crunchy veggies, creamy dressings, and fresh herbs.
Sweet, hydrating melons are made for picnics, fruit salads, and hot afternoons. Mint, berries, citrus, and salty cheeses all complement their refreshing flavor.
Tiny greens with surprisingly big flavor, microgreens add freshness, color, and nutrients to almost anything. Sprinkle them over salads, sandwiches, soups, avocado toast, or grain bowls.
Sharp when raw and sweet once cooked, onions build flavor in just about every savory dish imaginable. Roast, caramelize, grill, or sauté them with garlic, butter, herbs, and tomatoes.
Sweet, tender peas add fresh flavor and plant protein to simple seasonal dishes. Toss them with mint, parmesan, pasta, or risotto.
Crisp, colorful, and naturally sweet, peppers bring crunch and brightness wherever they land. Roast, grill, or sauté with onions, garlic, and herbs.
Mild, tender, and packed with nutrients, spinach is just as good fresh as it is cooked. Pair it with strawberries, mushrooms, garlic, feta, eggs, or lemon.
Peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots are juicy, fragrant, and full of natural sweetness. Enjoy them fresh, grilled, baked, or paired with honey, berries, and cream.
Try: Chipotle Peach Salsa
Light, tender summer squash works beautifully grilled, roasted, or sautéed. Garlic, herbs, parmesan, and olive oil keep things simple and delicious.
Bursting with juicy flavor and natural sweetness, tomatoes are one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Pair them with basil, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Earthy, colorful, and naturally sweet, beets bring bold flavor to salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggie plates. Goat cheese, walnuts, citrus, and fresh herbs all make perfect pairings.
Humble but surprisingly versatile, cabbage brings satisfying crunch and sweetness to everything from slaws to stir-fries. It pairs beautifully with ginger, garlic, carrots, vinegar, and spicy flavors.
Sweet, crunchy, and endlessly snackable, carrots shine whether roasted, glazed, or eaten straight from the fridge. Honey, dill, brown butter, and fresh herbs bring out their natural sweetness.
Bright stems and tender greens make chard as beautiful as it is delicious. Sauté it with garlic, olive oil, lemon, or parmesan for an easy side.
Hearty and flavorful, collard greens become wonderfully tender when cooked. Pair them with garlic, smoked paprika, onions, vinegar, or beans for a comforting meal.
Sweet summer corn practically tastes like sunshine straight off the cob. Slather it with butter, toss it into salads, or pair with lime, chili, cotija, and cilantro for maximum flavor.
Cool as can be and extra refreshing straight from the fridge. Pair with dill, mint, yogurt, lemon, or toss into any crunchy salad situation.
Once roasted or grilled, eggplant becomes rich, velvety, and deeply flavorful. Tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan, and olive oil all pair beautifully with it.
Soft, jammy, and naturally honey-sweet, figs feel a little luxurious without trying too hard. Pair them with goat cheese, walnuts, honey, or cured meats for a delicious snack board.
Try: Cinnamon Fig Jam
Small but mighty, garlic adds bold flavor to just about every savory dish. Roast it until buttery and sweet, or pair it with herbs, olive oil, vegetables, pasta, and fresh bread.
Fresh green beans have the perfect snap and crunch for summer cooking. Garlic, almonds, butter, and lemon are classic pairings whether roasted or sautéed.
Basil, cilantro, dill, and rosemary are just a few fresh herbs that easily brighten most dishes. Sprinkle them over salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or marinades for a burst of fresh flavor.
Hearty, leafy, and packed with nutrients, kale holds up well in salads, soups, and sautés. Pair it with lemon, garlic, parmesan, nuts, or olive oil to balance its earthy flavor.
Try: Kale Pesto Panini
Sweet, hydrating melons are made for picnics, fruit salads, and hot afternoons. Mint, berries, citrus, and salty cheeses all complement their refreshing flavor.
Tiny greens with surprisingly big flavor, microgreens add freshness, color, and nutrients to almost anything. Sprinkle them over salads, sandwiches, soups, avocado toast, or grain bowls.
Sharp when raw and sweet once cooked, onions build flavor in just about every savory dish imaginable. Roast, caramelize, grill, or sauté them with garlic, butter, herbs, and tomatoes.
Crisp, colorful, and naturally sweet, peppers bring crunch and brightness wherever they land. Roast, grill, or sauté with onions, garlic, and herbs.
Peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots are juicy, fragrant, and full of natural sweetness. Enjoy them fresh, grilled, baked, or paired with honey, berries, and cream.
Try: Chipotle Peach Salsa
Light, tender summer squash works beautifully grilled, roasted, or sautéed. Garlic, herbs, parmesan, and olive oil keep things simple and delicious.
Bursting with juicy flavor and natural sweetness, tomatoes are one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Pair them with basil, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Crisp, juicy apples come in countless varieties, each with its own flavor and texture. Packed with fiber and antioxidants, they are delicious baked into desserts, sliced into salads, or paired with cinnamon, peanut butter, and sharp cheddar.
Earthy, colorful, and naturally sweet, beets bring bold flavor to salads, grain bowls, and roasted veggie plates. Goat cheese, walnuts, citrus, and fresh herbs all make perfect pairings.
Humble but surprisingly versatile, cabbage brings satisfying crunch and sweetness to everything from slaws to stir-fries. It pairs beautifully with ginger, garlic, carrots, vinegar, and spicy flavors.
Sweet summer corn practically tastes like sunshine straight off the cob. Slather it with butter, toss it into salads, or pair with lime, chili, cotija, and cilantro for maximum flavor.
Cool as can be and extra refreshing straight from the fridge. Pair with dill, mint, yogurt, lemon, or toss into any crunchy salad situation.
Once roasted or grilled, eggplant becomes rich, velvety, and deeply flavorful. Tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan, and olive oil all pair beautifully with it.
Soft, jammy, and naturally honey-sweet, figs feel a little luxurious without trying too hard. Pair them with goat cheese, walnuts, honey, or cured meats for a delicious snack board.
Try: Cinnamon Fig Jam
Sweet, juicy, and snackable by the handful, grapes are loaded with antioxidants. Freeze them for a frosty treat or pair with cheese and nuts for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Basil, cilantro, dill, and rosemary are just a few fresh herbs that easily brighten most dishes. Sprinkle them over salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, soups, or marinades for a burst of fresh flavor.
Hearty, leafy, and packed with nutrients, kale holds up well in salads, soups, and sautés. Pair it with lemon, garlic, parmesan, nuts, or olive oil to balance its earthy flavor.
Try: Kale Pesto Panini
Sweet, hydrating melons are made for picnics, fruit salads, and hot afternoons. Mint, berries, citrus, and salty cheeses all complement their refreshing flavor.
Tiny greens with surprisingly big flavor, microgreens add freshness, color, and nutrients to almost anything. Sprinkle them over salads, sandwiches, soups, avocado toast, or grain bowls.
Sharp when raw and sweet once cooked, onions build flavor in just about every savory dish imaginable. Roast, caramelize, grill, or sauté them with garlic, butter, herbs, and tomatoes.
Delicate, buttery pears are delicious fresh, baked, or sliced onto salads. Walnuts, blue cheese, cinnamon, and honey make perfect companions.
Crisp, colorful, and naturally sweet, peppers bring crunch and brightness wherever they land. Roast, grill, or sauté with onions, garlic, and herbs.
Peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots are juicy, fragrant, and full of natural sweetness. Enjoy them fresh, grilled, baked, or paired with honey, berries, and cream.
Try: Chipotle Peach Salsa
Light, tender summer squash works beautifully grilled, roasted, or sautéed. Garlic, herbs, parmesan, and olive oil keep things simple and delicious.
Bursting with juicy flavor and natural sweetness, tomatoes are one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Pair them with basil, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Mildly peppery with a hint of sweetness, turnips are delicious roasted, mashed, or added to soups and stews. Pair them with butter, thyme, garlic, parmesan, or other hearty root vegetables.
