Not sure what to cook? Get your inspiration from the nature! Eat according to the season, it is cheaper, environmentally friendly and responsible. It is even better if you could stick to your local produce. Check with your local grocer for this information.
The following seasonal table is based on NL and surrounding regions. If you are not in Europe, check the seasonal table of your own region.
January
Kale, cabbage, celeriac, kohlrabi, parsnip, pumpkin, leek, winter radish, beetroot, red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, salsify, Brussels sprout, chicory, carrot
Pineapple, apple, banana, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, mandarin, pear, orange
February
Savoy cabbage, mushroom, cabbage, celeriac, kolrabi, parsnip, pumpkin, leek, winter radish, beetroot, red cabbage, salsify, brussels sprout, chicory, carrot, fennel bulb
Pineapple, apple, banana, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, mandarin, pear, orange, avocado
March
Savoy cabbage, broccoli, mushroom, cabbage, celeriac, kolrabi, parsnip, pumpkin, leek, winter radish, beetroot, red cabbage, salsify, brussels sprout, chicory, spinach.
Pineapple, apple, banana, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, mandarin, pear, orange, avocado
April
Endives, savoy cabbage, broccoli, mushroom, kohlrabi, lettuce, celeriac, parsnip,
leek, radish, beetroot, chicory, spinach
Pineapple, apple, banana, lemon, grapefruit, orange, avocado
May
Endive, green asparagus, white asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom , kohlrabi, lettuce, snow pea, radish, beetroot, spinach, chard, pointed cabbage, water cress, carrot
Strawberries, pineapple, apple, banana, grapefruit, orange
June
Endive, green asparagus, white asparagus, aubergine, cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom , kohlrabi, lettuce, cucumber, corn, snow pea, radish, beetroot, spinach, chard, pointed cabbage, water cress, carrot, broad bean, green bean
Strawberries, apricot, pineapple, apple, banana, avocado, lemon, cherry, grapefruit, orange, melon, prune
July
Endive, artichoke, green asparagus, white asparagus, aubergine, cauliflower, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, iceberg lettuce, courgette, kohlrabi, lettuce, cucumber, corn, snow pea, radish, beetroot, spinach, chard, pointed cabbage, water cress, carrot, broad bean, green bean, white cabbage
Strawberries, apricot, berries, lemon, raspberry, cherries, melon, peach, prune
August
Potatoes, Endive, artichoke, aubergine, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom, Chinese cabbage, courgette, cabbage, cucumber, corn, red pepper, pumpkin, leek, radish, lettuce, spinach, broad bean, tomatoes, beet root, shallots, onions, fennel, carrot
Apple, apricots, berries, grapes, cherries, melon, pear, peach, prune
September
Potatoes, Endive, artichoke, aubergine, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom, Chinese cabbage, courgette, cabbage, cucumber, corn, red pepper, pumpkin, leek, radish, lettuce, spinach, broad bean, tomatoes, beet root, shallots, onions, fennel, carrot, savoy cabbage
Apple, banana, lemon, grapes, kiwi, melon, pear, peach, prune
October
Endive, artichoke, aubergine, cauliflower, broccoli, mushroom, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, red pepper, pumpkin, leek, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, salsify, broad bean, Brussels sprout, tomatoes, onions, beet root, fennel, carrot, cabbage
Apple, banana, grapes, kiwi, mandarin, pear
November
Endive, Cauliflower, kale, mushroom, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, kohlrabi, parsnip, pumpkin, leek, savoy cabbage, salsify, Brussels sprout, onions, beet root, fennel, chicory, carrot
Pineapple, apple, avocado, banana, lemon, grapes, kiwi, mandarin, pear, orange.
December
Kale, mushroom, cabbage, kohlrabi, pakshoy, parsnip, pumpkin, leek, beetroot, savoy cabbage, salsify, brussels sprout, onion, chicory, carrot
Pineapple, apple, avocado, banana, lemon, kiwi, mandarin, pear, orange
Happy Seasonal Cooking! Be sensible and responsible!
Translated from:
Kook Rubriek
See also:
BBC Good Food Seasonal Table
