In-Season Winter Vegetable Recipes

Rustic root vegetables and crisp leafy greens stay en vogue through spring’s snowmelt. Freshly ground spices enhance the flavors of these cold weather crops, bringing warmth to our lives while breaking winter's cooking rut. Below you can discover our favorite recipes for winter veggies, along with the spices and seasonings that bring them to life. If you have a favorite vegetable to cook in the winter, let us know in the comments below. Be sure to explore our collection of Seasonings for Vegetables for more inspiration.

Kale Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Winter kale is delightfully crunchy and packed with nutritional value, but it often needs a little something to let it shine. The sweet-tangy taste of this dressing is perfect, especially if you make the Dijon Mustard base from scratch. Our premium Mustard Seeds add the perfect pop and heat to this zesty recipe.

MAPLE-DIJON VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

Beet Salad With Goat Cheese and Tuscan Vinaigrette

True to the term “rustic” we roast these beets in their jacket until perfectly tender before peeling, slicing, and tossing them in our Gateway to the North Maple Garlic Seasoning. The arugula salad base is light and springy, even for winter—tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette seasoned perfectly with our Tuscan Olive Oil Seasoning.

BEET SALAD RECIPE

Brussels Sprouts Cacio e Pepe

Inspired by the classic Roman pasta dish, this recipe celebrates the perfect pairing of freshly cracked peppercorns and shaved parmesan cheese. Freshly cracked pepper really is the key to this preparation. Be sure to pick up some of our whole Tellicherry Peppercorns, or treat yourself to our super premium Kampot Black Peppercorns.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE

Tagliatelle alla Salsa di Zucca

Pumpkins take the spotlight in the fall, but are a key player throughout the winter menu. This pasta recipe brings together the typically sweet pairing of acorn squash and Nutmeg with savory garlic confit, salty parmesan cheese, and aromatic Black Peppercorns.

SQUASH PASTA RECIPE

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Grains of Paradise

This savory carrot soup is like a comfort blanket in a bowl. Grains of Paradise are a cousin of ginger, making a perfect pairing for the blended carrots, onion, and garlic. The spice has a unique flavor that is sweet and peppery, with hints of hazelnut, cocoa butter and citrus.

CARROT SOUP RECIPE

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Don’t let the broccoli fool you, this is a hearty winter meal the whole family can gather around. This recipe is full of Italian flair with Fennel Seed, Red Pepper Flakes, Granulated Garlic, Freshly Cracked Pepper, and Dried Parsley.

BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE