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Season's Best (Spring/Summer 2026)
BUDGET-FRIENDLY SPRING & SUMMER RECIPES
Get 15 fresh, budget-friendly ideas that make the most of in-season flavors, simple techniques, and everyday tools, so you can pull off delicious meals without the stress.
This season’s recipes are all about easing the load without sacrificing flavor. Every dish is designed to stretch your budget, make the most of fresh produce, and give you quick wins on busy days. You’ll find cozy comfort foods, fun global twists, colorful snacks, and easy handhelds perfect for eating on the go. And because kids (and let’s be honest—grown-ups, too) always want something to munch on, we added simple snacking ideas to keep everyone fueled from sunrise to sundown.
Apps & Sides
- Homemade California Roll
- Veggie Tots
- Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Mains
- Pickled Veggie & Pork Sandwiches
- Mini Meatball Soup
- Salmon Caesar Salad
- Southwest Chicken Skillet
- Low Country Boil
- Eggs in Purgatory
- Skillet Gnocchi
- Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Desserts
- Cinnamon-Sugar Bagel Bites
- Strawberry Panna Cotta
- Carrot Cake Cookies
- High-Protein Cheesecake Soft Serve
ABOUT SEASON’S BEST®
Season’s Best® is our twice-a-year recipe collection that spotlights the freshest flavors of the moment. Each edition brings a new mix of easy, everyday dishes—always budget-friendly, always doable—and gives you simple ways to make the most of the tools and ingredients you love.
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About Our Recipes
All recipes were developed and carefully tested in the Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens. As an important first step, we suggest you read through the recipe and assemble the necessary ingredients and equipment. For best results, we recommend you use the same ingredients indicated in the recipe, and do not substitute. Use the Cook’s Tips with helpful information about shopping for ingredients and cooking tricks.
The nutrition information in Season’s Best® can help you decide how these recipes can fit into an overall meal plan. The nutrient values for each recipe were derived from The Food Processor SQL Edition, Version 10.11.0. (ESHA Research). Nutritional analysis for each recipe is based on the first serving yield whenever a range is given and the first ingredient listed whenever a choice is given and does not include optional ingredients, garnishes, oil used to grease pans, or serving suggestions. The ingredients used for nutritional analyses are based on the ingredients indicated in the recipe.
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About Our Recipes
All recipes were developed and carefully tested in the Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens. As an important first step, we suggest you read through the recipe and assemble the necessary ingredients and equipment. For best results, we recommend you use the same ingredients indicated in the recipe, and do not substitute. Use the Cook’s Tips with helpful information about shopping for ingredients and cooking tricks.
The nutrition information in Season’s Best® can help you decide how these recipes can fit into an overall meal plan. The nutrient values for each recipe were derived from The Food Processor SQL Edition, Version 10.11.0. (ESHA Research). Nutritional analysis for each recipe is based on the first serving yield whenever a range is given and the first ingredient listed whenever a choice is given and does not include optional ingredients, garnishes, oil used to grease pans, or serving suggestions. The ingredients used for nutritional analyses are based on the ingredients indicated in the recipe.
Notes on NutritionPrinted in the USA
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