Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Dean
Artichoke Bruschetta
Fresh artichokes usually take a long time to cook, but if you slice them thinly and then saute them, they cook up in a flash.
Recipe: Artichoke Bruschetta
Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Stephanie Dean
Curried Carrot Coconut Soup
Sweet carrots pair perfectly with the deep earthiness of curry. Using baby carrots speeds up the cooking time.
Recipe: Curried Carrot Coconut Soup
Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Stephanie Dean
Creamy Artichoke Dip
Who doesn’t love a good artichoke dip? This simple version has a nice hit of lemon.
Recipe: Creamy Artichoke Dip
Written by Stephanie Dean
Asparagus and Butterhead Lettuce Salad
Simple salads, like this sweet and delicate one, celebrate spring’s bounty. Serve with a crisp white wine.
Photo by Leo Gong; written by Stephanie Dean
Radish and Sorrel Salad
For a mere handful of green leaves, sorrel packs a powerful culinary punch. When paired with radishes and a bit of ginger, its fresh, lemony, herbaceous flavor lets you know that spring is finally here.
Recipe: Radish and Sorrel Salad
Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Stephanie Dean
Eat-your-garden Salad
When your garden gives you flowers and vegetables, use them both to make a salad that tastes like pure spring.
Recipe: Eat-your-garden Salad
Photo by James Baigrie; written by Stephanie Dean
Spicy Sunflower Salad with Carrot Dressing
Spring sprouts, such as sunflower sprouts, give salads a peppery bite.
Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Stephanie Dean
Mediterranean Garden Wraps
A bounty of spring vegetables all in one quick and easy wrap.
Recipe: Mediterranean Garden Wraps
Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Stephanie Dean
Spicy Peanut, Carrot, and Snap Pea Wraps
Not only are these wraps fast and fresh, they can also be held for quite some time. Pack them for hikes and lunches.
Written by Stephanie Dean
Parmesan Toasts With Asparagus, Proscuitto, and Eggs
Looking for a light spring dinner or lunch? Look no further than this simple preparation, which highlights super-fresh asparagus.
Recipe: Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Proscuitto, and Eggs
Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Stephanie Dean
Ravioli with Snap Peas, Pea Shoots, and Minty Pea Shoot Pesto
More peas, please! This pea-laden dinner utilizes all things pea, plus it is super-fast to put together.
Recipe: Ravioli with Snap Peas, Pea Shoots, and MInty Pea Pesto
Written by Stephanie Dean
Roasted Asparagus
Roasting asparagus is one of the most satisfying and simple ways to prepare it. Experiment with different hard cheeses and other types of citrus to make it your own.
Recipe: Roasted Asparagus
Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Stephanie Dean
Fresh Peas with Mint and Green Onions
Fresh peas cook as quickly as frozen so enjoy them all season long. Here we pair them with mint, a classic combo.