With the arrival of warmer weather follows the need for a lighter, refreshing palate. Whether it be freshly tossed salads, just-baked breads or simple pasta, the selection made available via the spring season seems endless. Continue reading to get inspired for your next dish!
Blueberry Muffin Bread
What better way to start off the spring season than with blueberry muffin bread? Chock full of jam, butter and blueberries, this recipe only takes an hour to complete, making it perfect for beginners and baking veterans alike. Make sure to add plenty of blueberries to really experience the new season.
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
For those looking for a spark in their daily palate, this buttery shrimp dish is sure to please. Sweet with a hint of ginger and spice, pairing it with rice or naan would make for a perfect spring lunch. Feel free to get creative with the toppings; something crispy will always hit with the soft shrimp.
No-Bake Lemon Bars
While not strictly spring-coded, these no-bake lemon bars will still be sure to appease even the pickiest eater. Set on a shortbread base and topped with a lemony paste, the bars can be eaten as a simple snack or dessert, perfectly matching the balmy weather quickly approaching.
Miso Crunch Salad
One of the healthier options provided on this list, this salad is a wonderful blend of multiple cuisines. Full of crispy peanuts and topped with a tantalizing miso glaze, this salad would be equally filling and refreshing, making it the perfect ending to a breezy day.
Pasta Primavera
An Italian take on an already beloved dish, pasta primavera is a dish wholly made with the season’s freshest vegetables. Tossed with zucchinis, squash and tomatoes in a light olive oil sauce, this pasta dish would bring an immediate sense of refreshment to the individual lucky enough to taste it.
The breaching of the spring and summer season is a perfect way to begin experimenting with a variety of different flavors, and would mark it as an ideal time to appreciate the fresh produce currently in season. Who knows, you just might find your new favorite vegetable this spring season.
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