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Seasonal Foods Guide for January

Last Updated on March 2, 2021. Originally Posted on January 1, 2020 By Laura Franco / 2 Comments

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My Seasonal Foods Guide for January has all of January's best produce items. Get a list of recipes to make with January's best fruits and vegetables.  via @krazykitchenmom

My Seasonal Foods Guide for January has all of January’s best produce items. I’ve taken this list and given you recipes for what to make in January.

List of fresh procure for January

Happy New Year! This year I am sharing a monthly list of recipes using each season’s fresh produce. I’ve got appetizers and snacks, salads, main meals, desserts, and even cocktails. I’m even adding some tips on how to buy the each type of produce to make sure you are getting the freshest products. 

Just because it’s January doesn’t mean you can’t find fresh produce in your local markets almost anywhere. I hope you enjoy this list of great recipes knowing you are using the most seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Sneak preview: The February Seasonal Food Guide will be posted on February 1, 2020!

Seasonal Foods Guide for January

Apples

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t’ love a good crispy apple. But don’t just grab any old apple or a bag of apples without inspecting them. First, check for firmness and make sure there are no soft spots or bruising. Next smell the apple…yup…just like you would a peach. You should be able to smell the fresh apple scent. And finally, make sure there are no brown spots or dryness on the apple.

HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER

Apple Butter on a spoon
APPLE BUTTER BACON FLATBREAD

Apple Butter Bacon Flatbread

MINI APPLE CHEDDAR PIES

Mini Apple Cheddar Pies with an apple

APRICOTS

Look for apricots that are bright orange in color rather than those that are on the yellow side. They should be firm but not too firm. They should have a little softness to them. And, of course, do the smell test. They should have a very bright smell.

HONEY AND THYME GRILLED APRICOTS

Honey and Thyme Grilled Apricots

BLUEBERRIES

It seems like you can buy fresh blueberries year-round, but the freshest are this time of year. They should be plump and very dark in color.

RUSTIC BLUEBERRY GALETTE

slice of blueberry galette with ice cream

MANGO BLUEBERRY SALAD

Mango Blueberry Salad

broccoli

Why buying broccoli, look for a bright green color with sturdy and firm, not floppy, stems. Also make sure the heads are compact, meaning they are very close to each other.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup

brussels sprouts

When buying Brussels sprouts look for a bright green color. You don’t want to buy sprouts with yellow leaves. Also, smaller sprouts tend to be a little bit sweeter than the big boys. 

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Close up of 1 bowl of Brussels Sprouts

lemons

Buying lemons is like buying melons; you want to look for a heavy lemon that is firm and doesn’t have any marks or blemishes.

NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE MOUSSE

Lemon cheesecake mousse

LIGHT GREEK CHICKEN LEMON ORZO SOUP

Two bowls of soup

spinach

I like to use fresh baby spinach in my recipes. Make sure you check the “sell by” date and get the freshest spinach you can. Look for leaves that are thicker and dark green. When storing leftover baby spinach, add a 1/2 piece of paper towel in with the spinach to absorb excess moisture.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

TORTELLINI SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Tortellini Spinach Pasta Salad

sweet potatoes

When buying sweet potatoes, stick to medium-sized or even smaller sweet potatoes. The skin should be firm and evenly colored. Avoid sweet potatoes with cracks and too many blemishes.

CHILI HONEY- LIME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Chili Honey-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a sheet pan

TEX MEX STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

Tex Mex Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Baked sweet potato fries, healthy fries, baked sweet potato

I hope you enjoyed my Seasonal Food Guide for January and that you found some recipes for “What to Make in January”. And stay tuned for the Seasonal Food Guide for February.

 

 

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  1. Sue Ringsdorf says

    January 1, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Tis the season for healthy fruits and veggies! Thanks for all the tips, Laura, and Happy New Year!

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    • krazykitchenmom says

      January 1, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      You are very welcome! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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