Seasonal recipes
and food holidays
Seasonal recipes allow you to get into a festive mood while taking advantage of in-season fruits and vegetables. Kidney Kitchen has hundreds of seasonal dishes for you to incorporate into your kidney-friendly eating plan.
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Spring
March: National Noodle Month
March is #NationalNoodleMonth! Find kidney-friendly versions of delicious noodle-based dishes like sauerkraut and egg noodles, rainbow rice noodle salad, instant pot or slow cooker sauerbraten noodle casserole and more on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=noodle
April: National Soft Pretzel Month
Did you know April is #NationalSoftPretzelMonth! Whip up some kidney-friendly soft pretzels using AKF’s Kidney Kitchen! ✔ Low-phosphorus ✔ Low-potassium ✔ Low-sodium View the full recipe on Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/soft-pretzels
May: National Barbecue Month
Cookout season is upon us, and it just so happens that May is #NationalBarbecueMonth! Gather your family and friends and enjoy this recipe for barbeque brisket found on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen. ✔ High-protein ✔ Low-potassium ✔ Low-sodium View the full recipe on Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/barbecued-brisket
May: National Salad Month
Salad is a healthy and refreshing snack or meal any time of the year, and what better time to enjoy one than #NationalSaladMonth!
Browse over 90 kidney-friendly salad recipes on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen to find delicious salads to add into your meals: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=salad
Summer
Summer favorites
Salad is a healthy and refreshing snack or meal any time of the year, and what better time to enjoy one than #NationalSaladMonth!
Browse over 90 kidney-friendly salad recipes on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen to find delicious salads to add into your meals: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=salad
June: National Iced Tea Month
Ahh… what could be better than a refreshing glass of iced tea on a summer day? Enjoy a kidney-friendly version of iced tea with orange and mint — find the recipe on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/iced-tea-with-orange-and-mint
July: National Grilling Month
Salad is a healthy and refreshing snack or meal any time of the year, and what better time to enjoy one than #NationalSaladMonth!
Browse over 90 kidney-friendly salad recipes on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen to find delicious salads to add into your meals: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=salad
August: National Sandwich Month
Lettuce celebrate #NationalSandwichMonth! Pack a picnic and head to the park with the perfect summer sandwich. Find the recipe on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/light-summer-sandwich
August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Craving a sweet treat on #NationalChocolateChipCookieDay? Check out a simple, kidney-friendly recipe for this classic cookie on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/no-sugar-added-chocolate-chip-cookies
Fall
Fall favorites
Browse the American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Kitchen to find festive and kidney-friendly recipes that are perfect for fall – like pumpkin crepes or fall cabbage salad! Browse the fall recipe collection: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_recipe_collections=fall-favorites
September: National Potato Month
Looking to spice things up in the kitchen? Try this flavorful yet simple potato and cauliflower curry during #NationalPotatoMonth! Find the recipe on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/cauliflower-and-potato-curry
October: National Apple Month
Fall is here, which means it’s apple season! For #NationalAppleMonth, try out our festive pumpkin apple cakes. ✔ Low-phosphorus ✔ Low-potassium ✔ Low-sodium Find the recipe on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/pumpkin-apple-cakes/
October: National Pizza Month
Pizza night is a great way to bring together family and friends for some fun! Browse AKF’s Kidney Kitchen to find kidney-friendly pizza recipes the whole group will love: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=pizza
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Keep up your kidney-friendly eating habits over the holidays by incorporating AKF’s Kidney Kitchen recipes into your feast. Browse our holiday collection: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_collection=holiday
Winter
Holiday Favorites
The holiday season is nearing and if you’re looking for new kidney-friendly dishes to add to your menu for a cozy night in, look no further than the American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Kitchen. Browse the holiday favorites recipe collection to view our delicious and festive dishes for the winter season: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_collection=holiday
December 1: National Pie Day
Happy #NationalPieDay! Try out a seasonally tart treat to get your kidney-friendly fix. Find the full recipe on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/recipe/festive-cranberry-chess-pie
December 4: National Cookie Day
Looking for the perfect cookie to make on #NationalCookieDay? With AKF’s Kidney Kitchen, you can find kidney-friendly recipes for your favorite classics, like oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip and more! Browse the recipes: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find recipes/?_search_recipes=cookies
January: National Soup Month
Did you know that January is #NationalSoupMonth? AKF’s Kidney Kitchen features over 40 kidney-friendly soup recipes you can add into your meal planning like hearty beef soup, minestrone soup and more. Browse all the soup recipes available on Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=soup
January 14-20: National Pizza Week
#NationalPizzaWeek is here! Celebrate with kidney-friendly versions of this fan-favorite you can find on AKF’s Kidney Kitchen. Learn how to make pesto pita pizza, portobello pizza, no-salt-added pizza and more! Browse all the pizza recipes available on Kidney Kitchen: https://kitchen.kidneyfund.org/find-recipes/?_search_recipes=pizza
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