writes4food

recipes and wisdom from a Midwestern kitchen

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Cooking classes
  • Cookbook
  • About

Tag: seasonal recipes

Great recipes for using seasonal ingredients. Perfect recipes for spring, summer, fall and winter. How to cook for the seasons.

recipe for zucchini and bacon pie in savory no-roll pie crust | writes4food.com

Summery zucchini, bacon and ricotta pie.

I can’t get enough of savory pies made with fresh summer vegetables. This one features zucchini, onion … and bacon. Get the recipe on the blog.

Read More ›

Must-make appetizers, sides and desserts for your Fourth of July menu.

Yay for the Fourth of July! Here’s a roundup of great recipes for appetizers, sides and desserts for your July 4 menu.

Read More ›

recipe for honey roasted seasonal fruit compote | writes4food.com

Honeyed summer fruit compote.

Take advantage of seasonal local fruit with this easy recipe for honey roasted fruit compote. Great on ice cream, cereal or pound cake. Get the recipe on the blog.

Read More ›

how to cook with garlic scapes

Spring’s secret ingredient: cooking with garlic scapes.

They’re here! What, exactly, are garlic scapes, and how do you use them in cooking? Read about my favorite seasonal ingredient.

Read More ›

free form strawberry tart recipe | writes4food.com

Easy strawberry galette.

If you’re intimidated by baking a pie, make this easy free-form strawberry tart! Find the recipe on the blog.

Read More ›

beautiful homemade pea ravioli recipe | writes4food.com

Spring pea ravioli with asparagus butter.

This easy DIY ravioli uses wonton wrappers, around a springtime pea and ricotta filling. Add a drizzle of butter, and you’re done. Recipe on the blog.

Read More ›

Easy spring arugula pesto.

Spring is the ideal season to find arugula in local farmers’ markets, and this recipe for arugula pesto captures all of its peppery, green flavor.

Read More ›

Recipes for Easter brunch.

Planning an intimate brunch for family this Easter? Here are some brunch-able recipes for sweets, omelets and granola.

Read More ›

Lovely Easter side dishes.

As you plan your Easter meal for Sunday, here are a few easy and delicious recipes for appetizers, sides and dessert.

Read More ›

Post navigation

← Older Recipes
Newer Recipes →

Awards & Affiliations

Edible Ohio ValleyIACP International Association of Culinary Professionals MemberEdible Award Winner 2019IACP Bert Greene Awards FinalistAwarded top 100 freelance blogger

writes4food

© 2026 writes4food. Privacy
Site by Jill Lynn Design