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Spring Produce Recipes

Every season is special in its own way, and each has its own offerings of fresh produce. In this day and age, we can get most foods all year long. However, seasonal local produce always tastes fresher, is usually less expensive and is more eco-friendly since it travels shorter distances. I have chosen popular early spring greens, vegetables and fruits that are readily available in most regions and listed some of my favorite recipes for utilizing the produce in main dish, side dish and dessert presentations. Additionally, I included some shared recipes submitted by contributors. Many of the recipes are quick, easy and healthy because seasonal produce is always best simply adorned. Make these recipes all year long, but savor them while the produce is at its best in your area. If you do not find what you are looking for on this page, use the search box or browse the Recipes, Features and Resources Index for many more options.

Index

Greens - Baby greens, spinach, kale and dandelion.

Vegetables - Asparagus, broccoli, broccoli rabe, cauliflower, new or baby potatoes, artichokes, carrots, radishes, sugar snap peas, snow peas, fennel, beets, turnips, baby bok choy and sweet onions.
Fruit - Strawberries, mangoes and rhubarb (botanically a vegetable).

Shared Recipes - A collection of spring produce recipes shared by contributors.

Greens

Everyday Tossed Green Salad

Mixed Baby Greens Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Garlicky Fried Eggs on Baby Greens

Eggs Poached on Cooked Greens

Pan-Seared Scallops on Mixed Baby Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Grilled Turkey Sandwiches with Goat Cheese, Baby Greens and Vinaigrette

Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Chicken and Dandelion Soup

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Spinach and Arugula Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Oranges and Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Bean and Kale Soup

Braised Kale with Olive Oil and Garlic

Roasted Kale

Homemade Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in Wonton Skins

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Wilted Baby Spinach Leaves with Garlic

Italian Omelet, Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Caesar Dressing
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Vegetables

Pickled Beets

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette

Roasted Beets

Buttered Beets

Sautéed Beet Greens

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Roasted Baby Root Vegetables

Roasted Mixed Baby Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes with Balsamic Vinegar

Buttery Roasted New Potatoes

Roasted New Potatoes and Onions

Pan-Roasted Potatoes

Garlic and Herb Roasted Carrots

Orange-Glazed Carrots with Dill

Orange and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Roasted Radishes

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus
Steamed Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

Asparagus with Hard-Cooked Eggs

Baked Asparagus with Almond-Cheese Sauce

Puréed Asparagus Soup

Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Farfalle with Salmon and Asparagus

Roasted Baby Bok Choy

Roasted Fennel and Carrots

Roasted Fennel with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Roasted Fennel and Baby Potatoes

Stir Fried Snow Peas with Mushrooms

Buttered Sugar Snap Peas

Braised Artichokes

Braised Baby Artichokes

Braised Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)

Pizza with Broccoli Rabe

Broccoli Rabe Soup with Sausage, Beans and Pasta
Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

Steamed Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic

Broccoli Gratin

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Braised Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Pasta with Broccoli

Broccolini with Olive Oil and Garlic

Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower Braised with Olive Oil and Garlic

Cauliflower Braised in Tomatoes

Cauliflower, Chickpea and Kale Soup

Cooked Turnips with Pork

Onion Sandwiches

Caramelized Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Caramelized Onions and Cheese Pizza

French Onion Soup
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Fruit

Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberries with Pound Cake and Whipped Cream

Strawberries with Double Cream

Easy Strawberry Mousse

Strawberries with Honey-Yogurt Cream

Strawberry-Cream Cheese Tart with Graham Cracker-Almond Crust

Strawberry Tart with Cream Cheese Filling

Berry Cream Torte

Fruit or Berries Macerated with Liqueur

Strawberries and Cream Omelet
Strawberries Macerated in Balsamic-Orange Liqueur with Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti

Mango Tart with Crumb Topping

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumb Pie

Stewed Rhubarb

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Mammy's Rhubarb Crumb Pie

Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares

Rhubarb Crunch

Rhubarb Crumble
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Shared Spring Produce Recipes from Contributors

Teresa's Posada Sandwiches

Erika's Grilled Asparagus

Dora's Fried Potatoes and Carrots with Bacon

Irish's Roasted or Baked New Potatoes

Carol's Baked Onions

Joe's Family Pasta with Sausage and Greens

Gil's Kale and Bean Soup

Gloria's Onion Soup

Anne's Delicious Diners Salad

Florence's Strawberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Edwina's Broccoli and Grape Salad
John's Strawberry Delight (Frozen Strawberry Soufflés)

Wendy's Super Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Jennifer's Strawberry Lemonade

Chris's Carrot Cake with Optional Cream Cheese Frosting

Maggie's Tomato-Rhubarb Chutney

Maggie's Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Carol's Rhubarb Cake

Carol's Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Janet's Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Sherry's Mango Pie
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