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Spring Recipes

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Bright, fresh, and greenWelcome spring with bright, green dishes built around asparagus, sweet peas, lemon, and the first strawberries of the season. Lighter plates and fresh herbs replace heavy winter cooking without feeling like diet food. Use this collection when you want dinner to taste like the weather finally turned.

Recipes

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Appetizers

Grilled Artichokes

Grilled Artichokes

Smoky, tender grilled artichokes with crispy charred edges and a lemony garlic dipping sauce — a classic California-style appetizer that's easier than it looks. The secret is a quick steam-first method that ensures the hearts are perfectly cooked before they hit the grill, giving you that beautiful char without any tough, undercooked centers.

Soups

Pea and Mint Soup

Pea and Mint Soup

A vibrant, velvety green soup that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Bright frozen peas and fresh mint are blended into a silky, subtly sweet soup that comes together in under 30 minutes. Equally wonderful served hot on a chilly day or chilled on a warm afternoon — this is a timeless classic that never fails to impress.

Avgolemono Soup

Avgolemono Soup

A silky, comforting Greek lemon-egg soup that's been a staple of Mediterranean home cooking for generations. Avgolemono (literally "egg-lemon") transforms a simple chicken and rice broth into something magical — the egg-lemon mixture is tempered into the hot broth, creating a velvety, naturally creamy soup without a drop of cream. It's bright, warming, and deeply satisfying. This version is reliable, foolproof, and endlessly comforting.

Salads

Favorite Chickpea Salad

Favorite Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad recipe is the best! Keep this healthy chickpea salad in the fridge—it's the perfect side salad, snack and meal component. It’s vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 generous side salads or 6 medium.

Senegalese Black-Eyed Pea Salad (Saladu Ñebbe)

Senegalese Black-Eyed Pea Salad (Saladu Ñebbe)

Black-eyed peas are not just for New Years! They are delicious little white beans with a mild taste and smooth texture, and as such can and should be enjoyed year-round. This simple, refreshing bean salad recipe makes a great summer side or potluck dish. I added leftover brown basmati rice and sliced avocado to make it a complete meal. Recipe yields a lot, at least 8 side servings.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

A bright, beautiful salad that's as easy as it is impressive. Fresh baby spinach is topped with juicy sliced strawberries, crunchy candied pecans, creamy crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion — all brought together with a simple, tangy-sweet poppy seed dressing. This crowd-pleaser works as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for any occasion.

Brunch

Spring Frittata

Spring Frittata

A bright, vegetable-packed frittata that celebrates the best of spring produce — tender asparagus, sweet peas, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese — all baked into a fluffy, golden egg base. It comes together in one oven-safe skillet, making it as easy to clean up as it is to cook. Perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch, a light lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner.

Dinner

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

This healthy, vegetarian Thai green curry features fresh asparagus, carrots and spinach! It’s full of flavor and simple enough for weeknight dinners.

Mains

Lemon Herb Chicken

Lemon Herb Chicken

A bright, fragrant, and foolproof chicken dinner that never gets old. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture, then pan-seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven. The result is juicy, tender meat with crispy skin and a light, herby pan sauce that's begging to be spooned over everything on the plate. This is the kind of reliable weeknight recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.

Honey Glazed Salmon

Honey Glazed Salmon

A foolproof weeknight favorite — pan-seared salmon fillets lacquered with a sweet, savory, and garlicky honey glaze. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the skillet, creating a glossy crust that locks in the salmon's natural richness. Ready in under 25 minutes with just one pan and a handful of pantry staples.

Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb

A timeless, foolproof roast leg of lamb that's deeply flavorful and impressive yet surprisingly simple to prepare. Studded with garlic, rubbed with rosemary, lemon, and olive oil, then roasted to a perfect blush pink, this is the ultimate centerpiece for a Sunday dinner, Easter, or any special occasion. The pan drippings make a rich, savory gravy that ties it all together.

Spring Vegetable Pasta

Spring Vegetable Pasta

A bright, fresh, and satisfying pasta loaded with the best vegetables of the season — asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes — all tossed in a light garlic-white wine sauce with plenty of Parmesan. This is a reliable weeknight favorite that comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like spring in every bite.

Asparagus Risotto

Asparagus Risotto

A creamy, comforting Italian classic that lets fresh asparagus shine. This recipe uses the time-honored technique of gradually adding warm stock and stirring patiently to coax out the starch in Arborio rice, creating that signature silky, restaurant-quality texture — all in your own kitchen. Finished with Parmesan and a knob of butter, it's rich, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

Snap Pea Stir Fry

Snap Pea Stir Fry

A bright, crisp, and satisfying stir fry that lets fresh snap peas shine. Tossed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a glossy savory sauce, this weeknight favorite comes together in under 20 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, wholesome meal the whole family will love.

Sides

Buttered Peas

Buttered Peas

Sweet green peas warmed in butter — fast and family-friendly.

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice

Bright, citrusy rice that lifts seafood and chicken.

Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Tender-crisp asparagus roasted with olive oil and lemon.

Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots

A timeless, foolproof side dish that transforms humble carrots into something truly special. Tender carrots are simmered in a buttery, honey-sweetened glaze that coats every piece in a glossy, caramelized finish. Ready in under 30 minutes with just one pan and a handful of pantry staples — this is the kind of reliable recipe you'll reach for again and again, from weeknight dinners to holiday tables.

Desserts

Rhubarb Crumble

Rhubarb Crumble

A timeless British classic — tart, jammy rhubarb bubbling beneath a golden, buttery oat crumble topping. This foolproof recipe balances the rhubarb's natural tartness with just the right amount of sugar, and the crumble bakes up irresistibly crisp and golden. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a pour of cold custard for a truly comforting dessert.

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

A timeless American dessert featuring tender, buttery biscuit-style shortcakes piled high with sweet macerated strawberries and billowy whipped cream. This from-scratch recipe is approachable for any home baker — the biscuits are flaky and golden, the berries are juicy and bright, and the whole thing comes together in under an hour. Perfect for summer gatherings, Sunday dinners, or any time you want to impress without the stress.

Classic Lemon Bars

Classic Lemon Bars

Bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet — these classic lemon bars have a buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, silky lemon curd filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. A timeless crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly simple to pull off at home. The crust bakes first for a crisp base, and the lemon filling sets up into a firm yet creamy layer that slices cleanly every time.

Snacks

Radish and Butter Toast

Radish and Butter Toast

A beloved French bistro classic that proves great food doesn't need to be complicated. Crisp, peppery radishes layered over cold, creamy butter on perfectly toasted bread — finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt. This is the kind of snack that stops you mid-bite and makes you wonder why you don't eat this every day. The key is using the best butter you can find and slicing the radishes paper-thin so every bite is balanced.

Drinks

Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade

A bright, refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade made with real strawberries and freshly squeezed lemons. A simple strawberry simple syrup is the secret — it gives the drink a gorgeous pink color and deep, natural berry flavor that store-bought versions can never match. Perfect for summer gatherings, backyard BBQs, or any time you need something cool and crowd-pleasing.

Spring Berry Sangria

Spring Berry Sangria

A bright, refreshing white wine sangria bursting with fresh spring berries, citrus, and a splash of elderflower liqueur. This crowd-pleasing pitcher drink is easy to make ahead, gets better as it sits, and is perfect for brunches, garden parties, and warm-weather gatherings. Light, fruity, and just sweet enough — no bartending skills required.

More recipes

Lemon Butter Sauce

Sauce/Condiment

Lemon Butter Sauce

Bright, glossy butter sauce for fish and vegetables.