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A few of our favorite, fresh, delicious recipes to get you in the spirit of spring, no matter what the weather's like!
Spring. It's a fresh, new start, isn't it?
For me, it's not just outdoors that a transformation occurs. It seems that I get a new mindset each year about this time, even in the kitchen! I love that, with the change of seasons, comes a change in my style of cooking.
During these lovely spring days, I'm all about fresh, simple, light and lean. Comfort foods have lost their charm, and now I'm quite enchanted with the beautiful produce that's beginning to arrive at local markets. I've pulled out my warm weather wardrobe, and I'm hoping things will soon be fitting a bit looser.
Today, I thought I'd share Five Fresh, Delicious Spring Recipes, a little collection of some of our best seasonal recipes, to bring a bit of this lovely time of year to your kitchen too! They're all healthy and feature the amazing seasonal ingredients that are beginning to show up in my local grocery stores. Well... there's one exception, but life is a bit boring without a splurge here and there, right? So I'm including one of our favorite springtime desserts along with the good stuff.
Hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do!
Happy Spring and Bon Appetit from The Café!
Sandra says
Thank you for the delicious ideas and the yogurt cake is calling my name!
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
I am craving salad right now! And yes I need my clothes to fit looser. Winter has a way of doing that to you! Thanks for all these great ideas!
Chris Scheuer says
I'm with you on the clothes problem Abbe! We are walking, biking, working outside... and slowly getting our winter bear coat off!
John/Kitchen Riffs says
We're all about fresh (and easy!) at this time of the year, too. Interesting how our cravings change, isn't it? Anyway, great roundup of goodies -- thanks!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much John! I am so excited for the parade of produce about to come our way!
Susan says
They all sound delicious, Chris, and perfect for spring, which decided to go away for now in our area 🙁
Chris Scheuer says
We're wobbling back and forth down here in North Carolina too Susan! One day 70's and the next 40's!
TheKitchenLioness says
Dear Chris, what fabulous recipes and what incredibly wonderful photos! All of them! Hard to pick a favorite!
Chris Scheuer says
So sweet Andrea, thank you!
Adina says
Lovely collection, I especially crave the roasted chicken salad!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Adina! Chicken appears quite often on our table - stay tuned for a new Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad!
Beverley Press says
recipes that smile back at you from the plate....great photos and lip smacking recipes xoxo
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much Beverley!
Sara says
I am also so excited about spring produce, there are only so many apples and oranges one can eat! These all look like amazing dishes!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Sara! Yes, every visit to the market is now an exciting event - to see what new things are appearing!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
I am so excited by Spring food. I love the change to lighter, brighter meals. You have 5 winners here, that I'll be adding to my meal plans 🙂
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Jennifer! Scott is cleaning and staining the deck this week. That means lots of meals out there from this point on! Whooo hoo!
Liz says
I don't think I could pick just one---they all look fabulous. Now if you could just send some of your spring warmth up my way!!!
Chris Scheuer says
It's so funny Liz. One day we'll have weather in the 70's and low 80's and the next night, the temps will drop to 32 degrees! I think tonight's the last of that though. Good bye winter!
cheri says
Hi Chris, beautiful line-up of Spring recipes. I love the way that this time of year makes me feel too. It's like a new start.
Chris Scheuer says
It really is Cheri! I think most of us are so happy to come out of the late-winter doldrums!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
That asparagus looks like a bouquet of fresh spring flowers!
Chris Scheuer says
I never thought of that, but you're right Sue!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
The salad is so beautiful and the asparagus is going on my list as soon as our plants start producing. A lovely bunch of beautiful recipes Chris. Have a wonderful week!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Tricia, you too!
Jenna says
Oh those goat cheese tomato tarts are singing to me!
Chris Scheuer says
I hope it's a beautiful song Jenna! We love them too!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
They are all very beautiful and scrumptious...but the green asparagus are my favourite!!
Chris Scheuer says
I'm constantly amazed at how versatile asparagus is, Angie!