I'm so excited to finally officially announce that my second cookbook is coming out on May 5, 2026!
Here's a sneak peak at the title, cover, and a few of the recipes, plus the links to pre-order your copy! And you can sign up here to be notified as soon as it's released.
As you can see from the photos above, it's more than eggs this time around, and I'm really proud of all the recipes I've created to share with you. I had so much fun writing this cookbook, and I think you'll agree the photographs are absolutely gorgeous!
I used the same food stylist (Cyd McDowell) and photographer (Tina Rupp) from my first book because we made such a great time the first time around and I think this second book is even better than The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.
In Season
125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients
by Lisa Steele
In Season is available now for pre-order! That ensures that your copy will be in your mailbox as soon as it's released, and the best part is that if you order from Amazon and the price goes down before the publication date, you will automatically get the lowest price!
Pre-orders are so important for authors. They signal to bookstores, the publisher, journalists, the media, and reviewers that the book should be on their radar. Pre-orders ensure that enough books are printed, and that more bookstores will be carrying it.
And most importantly, since all pre-orders are totaled and counted the week the book comes out, it's any book's best chance at being on one of the bestseller lists.
Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, these simple seasonal recipes are your ultimate go-to for delicious, feel-good, mostly healthy meals that won't break the bank.
From the Publisher
Lisa Steele - cookbook author, fifth-generation chicken keeper, Maine Master Gardener, and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily - is back with fresh, flavorful recipes that are simple to make and anything but basic. With her bold, seasonal flavors and beautifully crafted meals, Lisa brings her celebrated no-fuss, high-impact cooking style, inspired by the best each season has to offer.
From the light and bright dishes of spring and summer to warm, comforting recipes for fall and winter, every recipe highlights nature's best and feels like a treat. Expect colorful salads, satisfying soups, vibrant veggies, delicious sides, delectable desserts, creative cocktails and mocktails.
And of course, more of her signature egg-based recipes, too. (Deviled eggs ten ways? Yes, please!)
You'll love In Season because it is:
Seasonally Inspired: Explore 125 + recipes inspired by your local farmer's market!
Budget-Friendly: Save money by sourcing locally and cooking with what's in season.
Simple, yet Sophisticated: Feel confident in the kitchen as you whip up recipes that are approachable yet elevated enough to impress family and friends.
Versatile: From brunch staples to light lunches to decadent desserts, there's something for every occasion, all times of year.
Instructional and Transformative: Find out what's in season when, how to best store your produce, and how to grow and harvest herbs.
Regionally Inspired: Lisa's Scandinavian roots and New England way of life shine through in every chapter.
Featured recipes include:
Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon and Dill
Finnish Summer Soup (Kesäkeitto)
Nectarine Panzanella Salad Poached Eggs with Mint
Three-Cheese Tomato Tarts
Smashed Eggs on Honey Ricotta Toast
Monte Cristo Breakfast Bake
Mushroom Goat Cheese Omelets with Crispy Shallots and Sage
Jammy Dressed Egg Flights
Warm Molten Lemon Soufflé Cakes
Barista-Style Cinnamon Latte
Honey Ginger Whiskey Sour
Lisa Steele's approachable methods and expert tips make seasonal cooking an easy and rewarding experience for cooks of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned foodie, home gardener, or just love a good brunch, In Season will inspire you to create flavorful dishes that celebrate the best of every harvest.
In Season is available to pre-order anywhere you buy your books. Place your order through one of these online retailers below or check your favorite local bookstore or library. Ask them to order one for you or notify you when the have copies on the shelf.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | Bookshop.org | Target | Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshops | Book Hampton
Available as a hardcover and ebook on store shelves May 5, 2026.
Here's an early sneak peek at some of my favorite recipes!
Here's what people are saying about In Season...
"In Season is right in line with how I love to cook and eat."
-Rocco DiSpirito, James Beard award-winning chef, television personality, and author of Everyday Delicious
"I’ve been following @fresheggsdaily for years, and I’ve always loved how Lisa shares her day-to-day life in such a real, sweet, and calming way. Her chickens, her garden, her kitchen, it’s all just so warm and inviting. Her new cookbook In Season feels exactly like that. It’s full of recipes that celebrate the kind of food I love to cook: simple, seasonal, with great ingredients. As a chef, I appreciate how much thought and care went into every dish. But more than that, it’s a reminder that great food doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to be made with care and meant to be shared with your loved ones."
- Luca Manfe, MasterChef winner, chef, author of My Italian Kitchen, and owner of Mangia Carne, Dinner with Luca, and Italy with Luca
"As a fellow cookbook author, I appreciate that Lisa brings her signature expertise and warmth to In Season. She is the queen of backyard flocks - raising chickens, ducks, and geese for eggs - and kicks off her second beautiful cookbook with approachable techniques for cooking eggs that even seasoned cooks will appreciate. From there In Season is a true reflection of the cook behind it, as Lisa brings her practical, warm, and elegant take on seasonal cooking, and fresh ingredients come to life in the recipes. As someone who values seasonal cooking and thoughtful recipes, I loved every page. This is the kind of cookbook you’ll keep on your counter and reach for all year long."
- Tara Bench, author of Delicious Gatherings and founder of TaraTeaspoon.com
“This cookbook is a love letter to the seasons - proof that cooking with simple, fresh ingredients can be both effortless and extraordinary. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started, these recipes make it easy to eat well, savor the moment, and truly taste the time of year.”
- Tiffani Thiessen, actress & cookbook author of Pull Up A Chair and Here We Go Again
"Lisa is a delight to follow on Instagram, and this book is a beautiful extension of what you see online. This book embodies everything I love about fresh, seasonal cooking for farm to table inspiration at home."
- Jaymee Sire, Host of “Food Network Obsessed” Podcast
"In Season is a joyful celebration of seasonal cooking that everyone can use to find delicious recipes and inspiration. The through-line, naturally, is eggs, and Lisa is truly an expert on this deceptively simple ingredient and the many ways to prepare them! The recipes, whether containing eggs or not, are simple in the best way, allowing us to focus on and connect with the beauty of ingredients in their natural seasons and see what a difference that makes (in price and flavor!). Lisa’s stories are peppered with funny- and totally relatable - anecdotes, experiences and observations from her time experiencing the wide world of food and with family at home in rural Maine. This book is sure to be a go-to for anyone eager to explore life on the farm, or looking for a simple, yet inspired, weekday meal!"
-Adrienne Cheatham, Top Chef Contestant, Cookbook Author, Co-Host of The Chef’s Cut Podcast
"As someone who adores cookbooks and beautiful food photography, In Season instantly drew me in - the images are a feast for the eyes and a joy for the soul, making you want to head straight to the kitchen. I made two recipes right away; they were easy to follow and absolutely delicious! Lisa Steele's recipes celebrate the bounty of each season, with smart tips for storing fresh produce and preserving hens that every home cook will appreciate. As a wannabe full-time gardener and homesteader, I find this book not only pleasing to the eye, but deeply inspiring in the kitchen."
-Hillary Danner, founder of Jenkins Jellies & author of Sweet Heat: Cooking with Jenkins Jellies
"Lisa's new book, IN SEASON, will turn any chicken keeper or egg enthusiast flocking to the kitchen. And even the recipes without eggs are “eggscellent”! I adore this book, and I know you will too."
- Genevieve Padalecki, actress, founder of TOWWN (Take Only What We Need) and backyard chicken keeper
"Lisa Steele! She’s done it again. Her style… her creative… her knowledge… all in a days work.
Lisa has the passion of a farmer. The tenacity of a farmer. And those chickens!!!!!! No one knows better how to fry an egg!"
- Nancy Fuller, author of Farmhouse Rules and host of The Food Network's Holiday and Spring Baking Championships
"In this gorgeous book, Lisa Steele celebrates farm-fresh seasonal produce with stunning, inspiring recipes that compel you to enjoy more fruits and vegetables. This seasonal approach can be a boon to your health-- naturally building in a nutritionally-balanced variety and making eating well more exciting and flavorful."
-Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian, Food Network and PBS show host, and two-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author
- Barnes & Noble
"Lisa Steele's approachable methods and expert tips make seasonal cooking an easy and rewarding experience for cooks of all levels."
-Google Books
Available as a hardcover and ebook on store shelves May 5, 2026.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | Bookshop.org | Target | Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshops | Book Hampton
In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients
Publisher: Harper CelebrateISBN: 9781400253326
Format: Hardcover/Ebook
Publication Date: May 5, 2026
Page Count: 320
For press or media inquiries, interview requests, or other publicity opportunities,
please contact The Brooks Group
For wholesale order information for your retail store or website, please contact Whitney Zapffe at HarperCollins 615.902.1176
Contact Lisa directly at Lisa@fresheggsdaily.com
