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    99 Garden to Table Recipes Using Fresh Seasonal Ingredients

    Jun 11, 2025 by Helene Dsouza

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    99 Garden to Table Recipes Using Fresh Seasonal Ingredients pin

    We grow most of our vegetables, herbs, and fruits in our garden, and therefore we always enjoy a bountiful harvest in the warmer months of the year.

    A majority of my recipes are garden to table dishes and methods to harness or preserve our generous growth.

    99 Garden to Table Recipes Using Fresh Seasonal Ingredients pin

    To help you utilize everything you have grown in your garden, here are 99 recipes from garden to table.

    Simple Buttered Peas Recipe

    close up cooked buttered green peas
    A simple side dish with green peas flavored in butter.

    Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe

    Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe
    The Best Strawberry Jam Recipe without pectin. I add lemon juice and the lemon halves to my jam. The lemon flavor brings out the strawberry taste and helps in preserving the jam for a long period of time. (Please read through the post properly for tips and detailed info).

    Ratatouille Stew Recipe

    vegetable stew in a spoon with top view down
    Homemade traditional french ratatouille stew. Vegan, low calorie and healthy dinner meal.

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe

    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe
    Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe - Garden Fresh Zucchini au gratin bake is a french vegetarian dinner idea. Quick and easy to prepare!

    Blueberry Jam Recipe without Pectin

    blueberry jam in a spoon
    3 ingredients to make this homemade blueberry jam from scratch. All natural ingredients no artificial pectin!

    French Carrot Salad Recipe

    French Carrot Slaw
    Quick and easy french carrot salad with a simple vinaigrette. Use it as a side dish.

    Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks Recipe

    baked parmesan zucchini sticks
    Parmesan flavored zucchini sticks that are baked golden in the oven. Simple to prepare, the zucchini is cut, drained, seasoned and baked. Serve as a side dish or snack!

    Meat Stuffed Patty Pan Squash Recipe

    Meat Stuffed Patty Pan Squash
    Stuffed patty pan squash with meat. This is a French low-carb GF main course recipe.

    Meat Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

    Meat Stuffed Tomatoes
    This is a French recipe known as tomate farcie. It's the perfect wholesome family dinner meal!

    Lebanese Moussaka Stew Recipe

    Lebanese Moussaka Stew [Maghmour]
    Moussaka is a flavor-packed Lebanese stew. Prepare this wonderful dinner meal at home. Comforting homemade vegetable goodness in a bowl.

    Green Sorrel Soup Recipe

    Healthy Sorrel Soup Recipe
    Creamy sorrel soup made from scratch with fresh sorrel leaves from the garden. You can get store-bought sorrel to make this wonderfully flavorful and antioxidant-rich soup!

    French Onion Tart Recipe

    tart from top down with onions filled
    Rustic budget-friendly french onion tart. This is a family dinner meal.

    Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe

    string bean side dish
    Classic garlic butter green beans to serve up as a vegetarian side dish. These can be prepared in one-pot.

    Vanilla Lime Pear Jam Recipe

    jam with pears
    Homemade pear jam flavored with vanilla bean and lime. I have enhanced this jam recipe since 2017.

    Warm Bavarian Potato Salad Recipe

    warm potato salad
    A Bavarian Potato salad is a warm potato salad made with a vinegar and oil dressing. The salad compliments other German main course dishes as a side dish.

    French Green Bean Salad Recipe

    cold green bean salad in a bowl
    Fresh green bean salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing. This is a classic French side dish salad recipe.

    Non-Traditional Green Bean Casserole without Fried Onions Recipe

    green bean casserole bird's eyes view
    Low carb healthier from scratch green bean casserole without fried onions and without canned mushroom sauce.

    20 min Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

    gluten free vegan tomato soup
    Quick and easy flavorful tomato soup, ready within 20 minutes!

    Dehydrated Blueberries Recipe

    How to to make dehydrated blueberries
    Preparing dehydrated blueberries at home is a breeze with a dehydrator and unsweetened dried blueberries are so healthy!

    Pan-Fried Spiced Eggplant Slices

    eggplant fry
    Pan-fried eggplant slices coated in bold spices. Quick to make, packed with flavor, and perfect as a side dish or snack.

    Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

    Spiced Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe
    Enhanced with warm spices, this bright carrot and ginger soup is sure to leave an impression.

    How to blanch and peel fava beans

    peeled fava beans
    A quick set of instructions on how to blanch and peel fava beans.

    Buttered Parsley Potatoes Recipe

    Buttered Parsley Potatoes Recipe
    Quick and easy potato side dish flavored with parsley. You can use leftover boiled potatoes too to make this within 5 minutes.

    Simple Kohlrabi Salad with Vinaigrette Recipe

    close up shredded kohlrabi
    A simple kohlrabi salad recipe prepared with grated or shredded raw kohlrabi and dressed with a vinaigrette dressing.

    Ground Horseradish Recipe

    ground horseradish
    A prepared ground horseradish condiment to serve with your food or to mix into sauces. This is a basic DIY Vegan version.

    Bavarian Radi Salad Recipe

    radi salad
    The shredded version to make Bavarian Radi Salad. The white “beer-radish” variety is turned into a flavorful side dish salad. This salad is also known as the beer garden salad.

    German Cucumber Dill Salad [Gurkensalat]

    German Cucumber Dill Salad (Gurkensalat)
    Creamy German Cucumber Dill Salad aka Gurkensalat. You can choose to slice your cucumbers fine (the way they do it in Germany) or to cut thicker slices to add crunch (the way I do it).

    Simple Green Salad Recipe

    Everyday Green Salad [Simple Side Salad]
    The green salad is a common side dish which you can serve with most main course meals.

    Herb Compound Butter Recipe

    Herb Compound Butter Recipe
    Handpick your fresh herbs to make this herb compound butter at home.

    Salmon in Parchment Paper Recipe

    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs
    Wholesome fish dinner meal with roasted salmon in parchment paper. Low Carb nutritious and stuffed with proteins!

    Beet Salad Recipe

    bowl of beet salad
    Simple cold beet salad with a vinaigrette dressing. French Recipe.

    Apricot Jam Recipe

    apricot jam
    Have fun making your own apricot jam at home. Makes a lovely DIY edible gift.

    Shredded Turnip Salad Recipe

    turnip salad homemade in a bowl
    A basic turnip root salad to serve as a small side dish with your main course meals.

    Chunky Potato Leek Soup Recipe

    leek and potato soup close up bowl
    A chunky version of a potato leek soup, seasoned with wholesome flavors and herbs that compliment all the soup ingredients. This soup is a healthier meal choice. It teaches you to use soup herbs and spices.

    Oven Roasted Turnips Recipe

    roasting turnip pieces
    3 Ingredients oven roasted turnips to serve as a wholesome side dish.

    French Cherry Liqueur (Guignolet)

    cherry drink
    Sour cherry infused spirit is the base of every good Guignolet and you can make french cherry liqueur with ease at home now.

    Nourish Me Soup Recipe

    root vegetable soup
    A simple health boosting root vegetable soup. One pot and vegan.

    Fresh Turnip Green Soup Recipe

    Fresh Turnip Green Soup Recipe
    Healthy soup with turnip greens, prepared with sausage and turned into a clear broth low carb budget-friendly soup.

    Sauteed Swiss Chard Recipe

    Sauteed Swiss Chard Recipe
    Low Carb Sauteed Swiss Chard with bacon prepared in one skillet quickly and easily.

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Recipe

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple, ginger and cream. A soothing and delicious soup perfect for fall.

    Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

    Spicy Sliced Cucumber Salad
    This easy 10-minute spicy Asian cucumber salad is fresh and crisp, with a tangy dressing, ginger, red chili flakes, and sesame seeds for an added kick. Perfect as a zesty side dish!

    Plum Jam Recipe

    close up of plum jam in a spoon
    An easy recipe to make homemade plum jam. Make your slice of bread for breakfast great again!

    Home Canned Pears Recipe

    preserving pears in jars with syrup
    The basic French recipe to prepare home canned pears from scratch with a simple syrup. This recipe includes water batch canning instructions.

    Marillenknödel Recipe (Apricot Dumplings)

    Marillenknödel
    Marillenknödel are a traditional dessert specialty from Austria.

    Lemon Elderflower Syrup Recipe

    elderflower syrup and water in a glass
    Our simple elderflower syrup recipe, prepared with fresh elderflowers and a handful of ingredients. Fuss-free, cold, no cooking recipe. This is a traditional Austrian recipe.

    Dehydrated Apricots in the Dehydrator

    dehydrated apricots in plate
    Make chewy, naturally sweet dried apricots at home with a dehydrator. Easy to make and perfect for snacks or baking—find out how to do it right!

    Easy German Apple Cake Recipe - Apfelkuchen

    Easy German Apple Cake Recipe - Apfelkuchen
    Easy German apple cake, great for beginners and if you need a cake instantly. Deliciously moist and with raw apples. You need to bake this German dessert asap! Everyone loves apple cake.

    BEST Raspberry Jam Recipe

    BEST Raspberry Jam Recipe
    This is a smaller batch of raspberry jam because it's easier to fulfill the fruit quantity if you grow your own.

    German Red Cabbage with Apple Recipe

    German Red Cabbage Recipe
    A gorgeous deep purple/red, sweet & sour German red cabbage side dish. Prepare and serve it with a Protein of your choice.

    Roasted Sweet Meat Squash Soup Recipe

    sweet meat squash soup from scratch
    A winter squash soup with the sweet meat squash variety. Simple flavors and a handful of warm spices for a soup that you will crave again and again.

    Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts

    Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts
    Fall flavored Stuffed Baked Apples with walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. Quick and easy dessert idea for the family.

    Balsamic Roasted Beets Recipe

    roasted beets close up
    Oven roasted beets flavored with balsamic vinegar and served as a healthy side dish.

    Quince Jelly Recipe

    close up quince jelly
    The best quince jelly out there! 3 ingredients, from scratch, vegan, without artifical pectin and will presereve for a year!

    Dehydrated Apples Recipe

    how to store dehydrated apples
    Dehydrated apple are a great autumn snack that you can prepare without much effort at home. Cut them into rings, or smaller chips.

    Fermented Crock Pot Sauerkraut Recipe

    stomp shredded cabbage in crock pot fermenter
    Homemade Sauerkraut left to ferment the old fashioned way in a stone crock pot.

    Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta and Pizza

    Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta and Pizza
    A spicy tomato sauce recipe for pasta and pizza. See for ways to use this amazing delicious spiced tomato sauce in the post above!

    Shakshuka with Feta Recipe

    shakshuka with feta
    Shakshuka with Feta - Delicious runny yolk and cooked egg whites, poached in a freshly prepared tomato sauce with onion, peppers, garlic, and spices. The Feta is just the pinnacle in this shakshuka with Feta recipe. Try adding a squish of lemon juice before serving this brunch dish still hot!

    Pickled Jalapeños with Spices

    Pickled Jalapeños with Spices
    Pickle your own jalapeños at home. Canning peppers has never been easier! These are enhanced with aromatic spices and store well in your fridge.

    Mint Infused Water Recipe

    making mint water
    Water infused with fresh mint, to enjoy during hot days or after working out. Cool your stomach from within. All sugar-free and plantbased.

    Herb infused Vinegar Recipe

    fresh herbs in vinegar
    Herb infused vinegar is a homemade vinegar flavored with fresh herbs. Great as a salad dressing!

    Mashed Turnips Recipe

    turnips mash
    Low carb mashed turnips served as a side dish.

    Fresh Strawberry Infused Water Recipe

    Fresh Strawberry Infused Water [DIY]
    You are going to love this strawberry water! Decide which container you would like to use to make this infused flavored fruit water and make a batch. Fill it up again for up to 4 times with fresh water! Try using Mineral water for extra nutritional value.

    BEST Cherry Jam Recipe without Pectin

    BEST Cherry Jam Recipe
    Our french cherry jam will set perfectly if you follow my instructions. The lemon halves contain natural pectin and help in setting your cherry jam.

    Canned Peaches Recipe

    canned peaches in jars with latches
    French recipe for homemade canned peaches. Great for beginners who want to learn water bath canning.

    French Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

    French Cherry Clafoutis Recipe
    Fruity Cherry Clafoutis can be prepared with fresh cherries, canned or frozen cherries.

    Small Batch Apple Butter Recipe

    apple butter in a spoon
    Easy small batch apple butter prepared over the stove top. No need for immersion blender!

    Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes

    cloase up Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes
    Garlic sautéed baby spinach but cherry tomatoes and olive oil. This is a simple but flavor-packed side dish that can be prepared quickly in a skillet.

    French Rhubarb Jam Recipe

    rhubarb jam
    Natural Rhubarb Jam prepared with 3 ingredients. This is a French recipe.

    Apple Tart

    Apple Tart top down view

    Gooseberry Jam Recipe

    close up of gooseberry jam
    All natural gooseberry jam, prepared the French way with just 2 ingredients.

    No-Cook Red Currant Syrup Recipe

    currant drink
    My family recipe to make red currant syrup with freshly picked red currants. This is a simple no-cook recipe, retaining all fruity flavors.

    Blueberry Cobbler with Fresh Blueberries

    cobbler with fresh blueberries
    Easy blueberry cobbler recipe made from scratch with fresh berries. Almost effortless but with real ingredients.

    Dehydrated Peach Recipe

    Dehydrated Peach in a plate
    Guide on how to dehydrate peaches the most efficient way.

    Roasted Curried Sweet Dumpling Squash Soup Recipe

    bowl of sweet dumpling squash with curry powder flavored
    The sweet dumpling squash are roasted to release the natural sweetness, and then they are cooked with a spice blend to a thick, smooth soup.

    Elderflower Jelly Recipe

    Elderflower jelly in a jar
    A bright Elderflower infused homemade jelly prepared with freshly foraged Elderflower. This french-style jelly tastes like an elderflower syrup, fresh and with citrus notes.

    Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe

    Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe [One-Pan]
    Prepared in one-pot, this clear bok choy sauce is not only deliciously fragrant, but also a great way to reinforce your diet goals. It's super low calories and a light soup.

    Clear Soup Recipe

    clear soup with whole ingredients
    Clear vegetable broth soup prepared with fresh vegetables from scratch.

    Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

    winter squash risotto
    Quick and easy, creamy, vegetarian butternut squash risotto with wine and Parmigiano parmesan.

    Red Currant Chutney Recipe

    Red Currant Chutney Recipe
    Spiced red currant chutney. This is a savory preserve.

    Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe

    Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole [Video]
    Roasted cauliflower mac and cheese makes a delicious weeknight meal. Make this skinny cauliflower with the French cheesy bechamel sauce. Pop it into the oven to roast and watch the crispy cheese crust impatiently with a fork in the hand while it's bubbling in the oven. Meatless comfort food.

    German Coleslaw Recipe

    close up coleslaw without mayonnaise
    Flavorful German Coleslaw Recipe side dish with vinegar, caraway seeds and oil. Easy to prepare, it enriches most main course meals with its light and wholesome flavors.

    Peach Salsa Recipe

    peach salsa closeup in a fork
    Fresh, sweet and spicy peach salsa. Flavorful and easy to prepare.

    Dehydrated Cherries in the Dehydrator Recipe

    cherries home dried
    The most effective method to dehydrate cherries at home from scratch. Use this if you got a load of home-grown cherries or if you saw a bunch of cherries on sale in stores.

    Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Rice Recipe

    Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Rice
    Savory Vegan stuffed peppers with rice and a homemade lovely flavored sauce to infuse the peppers with gorgeous flavors. Enjoy these stuffed peppers on their own as a plant-based meatless meal or serve with a main course dish as a side dish.

    Zucchini and Eggs Skillet Recipe

    close up zucchini eggs
    A quick skillet meal with sliced zucchinis and scrambled eggs, cooked together in one pan.

    Bratkartoffeln: German Fries with Bacon

    close up bratkartoffeln
    Pan-fried leftover cooked potatoes are known as Bratkartoffeln in German.

    Balsamic Spinach Strawberry Feta Salad with Walnuts

    Balsamic Spinach Strawberry Feta Salad with Walnuts
    Fresh Spinach Strawberry Feta Salad with walnuts and a balsamic vinaigrette. You can meal prep this salad too. Keep the salad ingredients and dressing in separate containers and pour over when you are ready to dig in.

    Roasted Parsnip Recipe

    oven roasted parsnips
    Instructions to roast fresh parsnip roots in your oven at home.

    Arugula Feta Salad Recipe

    Arugula Salad with Feta and simple Dressing
    A balanced arugula salad with feta and a simple dressing made from pantry staples—perfect for a quick lunch.

    Homemade Chamomile Tea Recipe

    bird's eyes view of chamomile tea
    Prepare your own chamomile tea tonight!

    Basil Cashew Pesto Recipe

    Basil Cashew Pesto Recipe
    A vibrant Basil Cashew Pesto Sauce made from scratch. Use a mortar and pestle, food processor or blender to make this fresh paste.

    French Tomato Coulis + How to can it

    A french tomato coulis recipe infused with culinary herbs. With canning instructions and ideas to use it to the max!

    Apple Beet Carrot Juice Recipe (ABC Juice)

    ABC Juice
    Called ABC Juice because A is for Apple, B is for Beets and C is for Carrots. The combination is not only tasty but also so very refreshing.

    Potato Egg Casserole Recipe

    oven baked casserole with potato and egg
    Seasoned Potato Casserole with egg, prepared easily within minutes.

    Easy Shirazi Salad Recipe

    Easy Shirazi Salad - Refreshing Persian Salad Recipe - cucumber, tomato, onion and fresh herbs makes this salad with a light tart dressing a refreshing side dish during the hot summer days. Serve with meat kebabs, bbq, steak, pilaf, flat bread. www.MasalaHerb.com #salad #persian #herbs
    Shirazi Salad is a very refreshing and easy salad to prepare and serve with any meat dish. Goes well with kebab, BBQ meat, tandoori meat, pilaf and flatbreads. Make sure to use seedless cucumber. If your cucumber has seeds, scrape out the seeds first and then dice small. Best prepared with fresh herbs from the garden. 🙂

    Peach Cobbler Recipe

    peach cobbler with ice cream
    Imagine a hot bubbling peach cobbler with vanilla icea cream.

    Dehydrated Apricots in the Dehydrator

    dehydrated apricots in plate
    Make chewy, naturally sweet dried apricots at home with a dehydrator. Easy to make and perfect for snacks or baking—find out how to do it right!

    Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries

    Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries
    This is a quick Kaiserschmarrn recipe, the alpine way, also known locally as miasal (that's why it's foolproof and easier!) 

    German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer Recipe

    German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer
    Easy shredded and crispy fried German Potato Pancakes aka Kartoffelpuffer. Make these pancakes and serve as a side dish or snack with a delicious dip. See serving suggestions in the post.
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