Spring · Stirring a risotto
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Seasons
Our recipes, arranged by the time of year their ingredients are at their best. For a fuller list of what is in season, read the seasonal produce calendar.
Spring
Asparagus, peas, rhubarb and the first tender greens.
Spring · Rendering skin
Crisp Chicken Thighs with Spring Peas
Spring · Laminating a hot-water dough
Flaky Scallion Pancakes
Spring · Poaching an egg
Poached Eggs on Asparagus Toast
Spring · Building a crumble topping
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Summer
Tomatoes, corn, zucchini and berries at their peak.
Summer · Making a compound butter
Grilled Corn with Chili-Lime Butter
Summer · Salting tomatoes
Tomato Bread Panzanella
Summer · Salting and squeezing vegetables
Zucchini Fritters with Herbed Yogurt
Summer · Slicing against the grain
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
Summer · Creaming butter and sugar
Blueberry Buttermilk Snacking Cake
Summer · Emulsifying with a blender
Chilled Tomato Gazpacho
Autumn
Squash, onions, apples and the return of slow cooking.
Autumn · Braising
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Autumn · Browning butter
Brown Butter Delicata Squash
Autumn · Caramelizing onions
French Onion Soup
Autumn · Making a pan sauce
Seared Pork Chops with Cider Pan Sauce
Autumn · Spatchcocking a bird
Spatchcocked Chicken with Root Vegetables
Winter
Braises, roots, stocks and warm things from the oven.
Winter · Building a soffritto
Winter Minestrone with Parmesan Rind
Winter · Making a smooth mash
Lamb Shepherd's Pie
Winter · Cutting in cold butter
Tall Buttermilk Biscuits
Winter · Simmering a clear stock
Homemade Chicken Stock
Winter · Blooming cocoa