Spring is finally here and it is probably the most exciting season of the year. It sure feels like a fresh new world again as we feel the freshness in the air. This is the perfect time to try colorful spring recipes to enrich our taste buds with freshest ingredients.

Yes, you are in the right place as this article will share 11 Fresh and Easy Recipes to set you up for a great spring menu. So let’s get started and enjoy these amazing recipes!

Cooking Lessons | 11 Fresh And Easy Recipes That Will Spruce Up Your Spring Menu

‘Tis The Season To Serve Up More Spring Freshness On Everyone’s Dinner Table

Everyone loves the fresh smell of a spring weather and when the trees are lush and the flowers are blooming with all sorts of vibrant colors. It seems a lot like cooking… when our fine dishes are delicately prepared with colorful ingredients and the alluring aroma fills our kitchen air.

Often times we couldn’t resist sneaking a taste or two before the dish gets to the table. So with this amazing gift of nature for Springtime, we decided to give back and offer you these 11 Fresh and Easy Recipes that will  Spruce up your Spring Menu.

 

1. Linguini Carbonara with Peas

If you’re looking for a hearty dish yet fresh enough for springtime, well you’re in a right place. This is a twist on carbonara sauce using linguine as supposed to spaghetti pasta with smoky American bacon. Sounds tempting enough? Click here and enjoy this recipe.

2. Lentil Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Broccoli, and Creamy Red Pepper Sauce

This hearty dish is so delicious, it would be hard to believe it’s a vegetarian meal that also happens to be gluten free. The red pepper sauce complements the amazing flavor of lentil pasta while the roasted garlic adds up a subtle kick of spice with the broccoli a bit of crunch to the mix. To get this recipe, click here.

3. Lemon Tart with Meringue Cookies

A Springtime menu isn’t complete without this amazing dessert, Lemon Meringue exemplifies the freshness to our flavor pallet after a meal and it is a sure way to enjoy a dessert.  Click here to learn and enjoy this recipe.

4. Cheesy Grits with Spring Vegetables

This is a fresh and easy dish that is packed with flavors from the cheese, all the way to the grits.  To get this recipe, click here.

5. Individual Salad Cups with Rhubarb Vinaigrette

This is a unique and healthy salad that looks fabulously inviting especially for a fancy dinner. Click here to get this recipe.

 

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6. Asparagus Pesto and Proscuitto Naan Pizza

This one seems like it fell from pizza heaven…. The fresh goodness coming from the Asparagus pesto, the savory flavors of Prosciutto and goat cheese, all the way to the soft crunch of Naan bread. A Pizza innovation at its best!

To get this amazing recipe, click here.

7. Salmon Skewers Italian Style

This recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the nice spring weather and fire up the backyard grill. However, these salmon skewers can also be baked in the oven as you wish and either way, for sure it’ll be top notch!  Click here to get this recipe.

8.  Ramp and Rhubarb Chutney

Make spring-inspired chutney filled with ramps and rhubarb, perfectly served with crackers and or crusty flatbread for a perfect appetizer or a snack. To get the recipe, click here.

9. Jasmine Tea-Infused Peach Smoothie

You’ll be delighted by the floral fragrance and fruity taste of this refreshing smoothie. This very mild white tea smoothie takes the Jasmine aroma and the peach flavor to the center stage. To get this recipe, click here.

10. Spring Shrimp Risotto

This well-balanced dish has all the freshest ingredients that exemplify springtime. Its element of freshness comes from the arugula greens and shrimp complements the risotto to the highest level.  Click here to enjoy this recipe.

11. Sweet Potato and Caramelized Shallot Salad

This is another perfect example for our springtime menu, A shallot salad with sweet potatoes and finished off with an amazing citrusy dressing infused with the deglazed caramel from the shallots. What a fantastic way to incorporate that caramelization to bring this salad up a notch! To get this recipe, click here.

You can also watch this video for healthy spring snack recipes:

Spring is in the air! So go on and try making these wonderful dishes. It will certainly spruce up your everyday menu and boost your culinary skills to another level. Hope you enjoyed these colorful, Spring inspired Fresh and Easy Recipes from our kitchens…  to yours. Happy spring cooking!

 

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Originally posted on May 3, 2016 @ 12:09 am

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