Seasonal Inspiration
This page is packed full of information to help you come up with your own seasonal combinations and recipes. Using the seasonal foods table on the In Season page as a base, it builds out a flavour palatte, listing well known pairings ( including classics in italics) as well as the most common cookery methods.
Beef
Apricot
almonds lamb rice brandy lemon Sauternes caramel lime sesame cherries maple syrup sour cream coconut nectarines tarragon Cognac oranges vanilla cream peaches yoghurt ginger pistachios wine hazlenuts pork honey plums Kirsch raspberries
baked, poached, raw, stewed Aubergine
anchovies garlic tarragon bacon ham thyme basil lamb tomatoes breadcrumbs mushrooms vinegar capers olives walnuts cheese onions yoghurt chervil rosemary courgettes soy
bake, braise, fry, grill, roast, saute, stew, roast, roast, stew anchovies duck fat pancetta apples garlic parsley bacon ham pepper, black breadcrumbs hollandaise rosemary butter lemon salt carrots mushrooms thyme cheese mustard vinegar chestnuts nutmeg walnuts cream onions
bake, boil, braise, sauté, steam Beetroot
allspice fennel sour cream bacon horseradish tarragon béchamel lemon vinegar brown sugar mustard walnuts butter nutmeg walnut oil cheese onions watercress chives paprika crème fraiche parsley dill salt
bake, boil, roast, steam Cabbage
apples chives peppers, green carrots bacon vinegar, sherry celeriac nut oil chervil olive oil
bake, blanch, boil, braise, steam Carrots
bacon garlic parsley basil ginger peas beef lemon potatoes brandy Marsala rosemary butter mayonnaise stock chervil mustard tarragon coriander nuts thyme cream olives tomatoes dill oranges vinegar, red
bake, boil, fry, puree, raw, sauté, steam almonds cranberries pecan apples cream pepper asparagus dill plums bacon garlic rosemary bbq sauce ginger soy sauce basil lemon star anise beer mango stuffings béarnaise sauce marjoram tarragon breadcrumbs mushrooms teriyaki cheese mustard thyme chives mussels truffles cider paprika vinegar, red Cognac parsley walnuts coriander peas wine, white
bake, braise, broil, fry, grill, marinate, roast, sauté Courgette
anchovies dill rosemary basil garlic sage breadcrumbs lemon salmon butter marjoram thyme cayenne pepper mint tomatoes cheese, parmesan mushrooms vinegar cinnamon onions cloves oregano coriander parsley
bake, braise, fry, roast, sauté almonds cream pomegranates anchovies dill prunes apples fennel redcurrant apricots garlic rhubarb bacon honey rosemary basil mint rum beans mustard sage capers olives soy cayenne onions thyme chilis pepper, black tomatoes cloves pineapple vinegar, red crab plums wine, red
bake, braise, broil, grill, pot roast, roast
Peas
almonds ham rice bacon leeks risotto butter lettuce rosemary carrots mint sage chervil mushrooms shallots chives nutmeg sugar cream onions, baby vinegar fennel parsley garlic prosciutto
boil, puree, steam apple garlic plum apricots ginger prunes bay leaf hoisin quince beans, black honey rosemary beer juniper sage brandy lemon sauerkraut cabbage Marsala soy sauce Calvados mustard star anise Cider onions tarragon coriander orange thyme cream parsley vinegar cumin pepper, black walnuts fennel pineapple whiskey
cured, grill, roast, braised, pot roast Potato
anchoives chives leeks bacon cream lemon thyme basil creme fraiche lovage butter dill mint celeriac fennel mushrooms cepes garlic mustard chard ham onions cheese horseradish parsley chervil juniper pork chicory kale sorrel
bake, boil, deep fry, fry, puree, mash, roast, steam, stew Rhubarb
apples fruit sour cream strawberries lemon sugar brandy ginger brown sugar oranges butter pepper, black cinnamon plums cream pork
bake, poach, stew Spinach
anchovies garlic sherry bacon ginger pepper, black butter ham peppers, red carrots horseradish raisins cheese lemon sour cream chilies mint tarragon chives mustard tomatoes cream nutmeg vinegar, red cumin olive oil curry onions eggs oranges
boil, fry, puree, saute, simmer, steam Spring Greens
bacon mushrooms soy butter mustard vinegar cream onions walnuts garlic pancetta ham pork lemon pepper, black lamb salt pork mint sausage
braise, boil, grill, sauté, steam Tomatoes
anchovies marjoram sugar basil mint tarragon breadcrumbs olive oil thyme cheese onions vinegar chili pasta chives pepper, black garlic salt lemon seafood
bake, braise, fry, grill, raw, roast, sauté, stew Watercress
beetroot mustard walnuts chicory oregano chicken parsley eggs thyme endive salmon game vinaigrette
puree, raw, sauté, steamed
