The right vegetable (or fruit), for every month

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables means following a proper diet. It's healthy, natural and economic. If we follow the seasonal calendar of fruits and vegetables, foods will give us the right energy to live all seasons at their best.
Calendar of seasonal vegetables and fruits in Italy

JANUARY

Vegetables: beets, chard, artichokes, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, chicory, onions, fennel, lettuce, potatoes, leeks, parsley, radicchio, radishes, rocket, celery, spinach, pumpkin.
Fruits: oranges, kiwi, lemons, clementines, tangerines, apples, pears, grapefruits.
Recipe for January:
Pizzocheri
Pizzocheri
(First courses , Pasta)
Buckwheat noodles topped with cheese Bitto, potatoes and savoy cabbage. ...


FEBRUARY

Vegetables: beets, chard, artichokes, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, chicory, turnip greens, fennel, lettuce, potatoes, leeks, parsley, radicchio, radishes, celery, spinach, pumpkin.
Fruits: oranges, kiwi, lemons, clementines, tangerines, apples, pears.
Recipe for February:
Pistachios and carrots cake with white chocolate glaze
Pistachios and carrots cake with white chocolate glaze
(Desserts)
Cake with chocolate and carrots. ...


MARCH

Vegetables: asparagus, chard, artichokes, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, cabbage, chicory, cucumbers, onions, fennel, lettuce, leek, parsley, radish, celery, spinach.
Fruits: oranges, kiwi, lemons, tangerines, apples, pears.
Recipe for March:
Golden rice balls with artichokes
Golden rice balls with artichokes
(Appetizers)
The rice balls can be served hot or cold, accompanied with some soy sauce. ...


APRIL

Vegetables: zucchini, garlic, asparagus, chard, artichokes, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, cabbage, chicory, cucumbers, onions, green beans, broad beans, fennel, lettuce, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, peas, leek, parsley, radicchio, radishes, rocket, celery, spinach.
Fruits: oranges, strawberries, kiwi, lemons, apples, pears.
Recipe for April:
Lombard style stuffed zucchini flowers
Lombard style stuffed zucchini flowers
(Appetizers)
Zucchini flowers stuffed with rice and cream. ...


MAY

Vegetables: okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce,leeks, cucumber, potatoes, spinach, collard greens, peas.
Fruits: pineapples, cherries, apricots, blueberries, nectarines, peaches, strawberries, melon, apricots, plums.
Recipe for May:
Asparagus cream
Asparagus cream
(First courses , Soup)
Cleanse the asparagus, remove the white part of the stalk and chop the green part. Boil, cook for a while in knob of ...


JUNE

Vegetables: cucumber, corn, green beans, beets, potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes, lettuce.
Fruits: strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, melon, peaches, cherries, watermelon, rhubarb, plums, raspberries, nectarines, apricots.
Recipe for June:
Farmer rice salad
Farmer rice salad
(Second courses)
The rice salad is a typical summer dish of Italian cuisine (Insalata di riso alla contadina ), made from rice and variou ...


JULY

Vegetables: sweet corn, cucumber, tomatoes, green beans, peppers, eggplant, summer squash, corn, lettuce.
Fruits: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, melon.
Recipe for July:
Chocolate tiramisť
Chocolate tiramisù
(Desserts)
Sweet cold. ...


AUGUST

Vegetables: cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce, sweet corn.
Fruits: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, pears, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, raspberries, figs.
Recipe for August:
Eggplant parmigiana
Eggplant parmigiana
(Second courses , Vegetables)
Eggplant, mozzarella and tomato sauce and layered gratin in the oven. Original name "Parmigiana di melanzane". ...


SEPTEMBER

Vegetables: eggplants, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, green beans, curly kale, leeks, pumpkins, tomatoes, red onions, pumpkins, spinach, lettuce.
Fruits: apples, pears, cherries, raspberries, kiwi, plums, pomegranates.
Recipe for September:
Piedmontese gnocchi
Piedmontese gnocchi
(First courses , Pasta)
Cook the potatoes into abundant boiling water; drain, skin and mash with a potatoe masher. Put the mashed potatoes on ...


OCTOBER

Vegetables: winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, sweet potatoes, beets, collard greens, butter lettuce, brussels sprouts, cucumbers, eggplant, pumpkins, tomatoes.
Fruits: apples, blackberries, cranberries, figs, grapes, dates, plums, pomegranates, pears, peaches.
Recipe for October:
Baked apples
Baked apples
(Desserts)
Apples stuffed with jam and covered with melted chocolate. ...


NOVEMBER

Vegetables: broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, celery, artichokes, cabbage, leeks, arugula, brussels sprouts, celeriac, cauliflower, swiss chard, watercress, winter squash, pumpkins.
Fruits: apples, cranberries, figs, pears, clementines, quinches, persimmons, pomegranates, tangerines, oranges.
Recipe for November:
Mushrooms croquettes
Mushrooms croquettes
(Appetizers)
Croquettes stuffed with mushrooms. ...


DECEMBER

Vegetables: broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, celery, fennel, leeks, brussels sprouts, radicchio, radish, collard greens, mustard greens, cauliflower, swiss chard, turnips, winter squash, rutabaga, spinach, sweet potatoes.
Fruits: oranges, apples, cranberries, grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, tangerines, papayas, passion fruit, pears, persimmons, pomegranate.
Recipe for December:
Porcini flan
Porcini flan
(Appetizers)
Flan with mushrooms. ...


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