10 Recipes That Scream Fresh and Now

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These 10 seasonal recipes you should not miss are what eating with the calendar actually looks like—fresh, fun, and full of flavor. From Smoky Breakfast Pizza and Chicken Provençal to Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas, Mexican Papaya Salad, and Asparagus with Poached Egg and Prosciutto, this list is stacked with bright ideas that make the most of what’s in season right now!

Smoky Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Perfect Sunny Egg

Breakfast pizza with mushrooms, green sauce, and egg on wood pizza peel.
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This smoky breakfast pizza recipe is a level up from your usual breakfast. Fresh pizza dough is topped with smoked mozzarella, cremini mushrooms, and a perfectly cooked sunny egg. It’s a delicious and easy way to start your day!
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Saucy Sesame Soba Noodles

This easy Soba Noodles Recipe is healthy and simple. Loaded with tender vegetables, clean addicting flavor and succulent texture.  Keep it vegan or add your favorite protein.
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These saucy sesame soba noodles are a quick and easy meal featuring buckwheat noodles, healthy veggies, and an irresistible sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can easily be adapted to be vegan. Enjoy a delicious and healthy stir-fry that’s packed with flavor!
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Chicken Provençal

Chicken Provençal is seasoned with Herbs de Provence, and braised with white wine, tomatoes, olives, garlic and shallots until tender & fragrant.
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This easy Chicken Provençal recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or elegant enough for entertaining. Bone-in chicken simmers in white wine with tomatoes, olives, garlic, and shallots, infused with the delightful aroma of Herbs de Provence. The result is tender, flavorful chicken that captures the essence of the Mediterranean.
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Mexican Papaya Salad

Cubed papaya, sliced cucumber, red onion, cilantro, baby greens, and red pepper flakes in a white bowl.
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This vibrant Mexican Papaya Salad combines sweet papaya with crisp cucumber, red onion, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. It’s a refreshing and healthy dish that’s perfect as a light lunch, potluck contribution, or a flavorful side. Customize with jalapeño for a spicy kick and toasted coconut for added texture.
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Roasted Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Tomatoes in a dish
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These roasted tomatoes are a simple side dish that is packed with flavor. Ripe tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and basil, then topped with parmesan cheese. Enjoy them on their own or add them to pasta for a delicious meal.
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Asparagus with Poached Egg and Prosciutto

Breakfast doesn't get much better than garlic sautéed asparagus topped with prosciutto, a perfectly poached egg and a few shavings of parmesan.
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This Asparagus with Poached Egg and Prosciutto recipe is a restaurant-worthy breakfast that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Garlic sautéed asparagus is topped with salty prosciutto, a perfectly poached egg, and shaved parmesan for a delicious and elegant meal. It’s the perfect dish to impress your brunch guests!
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Easy Mango Salsa Recipe

Small bowl of mango salsa, topped with mint
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This Easy Mango Salsa Recipe is a fruity and flavorful twist on traditional salsa! Mango chunks replace tomatoes to create a fresh and fun dip that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips. You can also use this mango salsa as a topping for tacos, chicken, and more!
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Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats

Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats
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These Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy and energizing make-ahead breakfast for fall and winter! This vegan recipe combines oats, almond milk, diced apple, cinnamon, and granola for a delicious and convenient morning meal. Prepare it the night before and enjoy a tasty, grab-and-go breakfast!
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Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Bake

chicken zucchini enchilada bake topped with avocado in a square pan
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This Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Bake is layered with flavor, including refried beans, cheese, chicken, zucchini, and homemade enchilada sauce. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for meal prep or a healthy comfort food dinner. Enjoy this dish during any season!
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Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas

Jalapeno Watermelon Margaritas Recipe | gimmesomeoven.com
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Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail with a kick? These Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, combining fresh watermelon juice, lime, tequila, and a thin slice of jalapeño for an unforgettable flavor. Garnish with salt or sugar and frozen watermelon cubes for the ultimate presentation!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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