For me, spring always carries with it a sense of lightness: days get longer, breezes get warmer, wildflowers bloom. And with the new season comes spring produce, inspiring many recipes that make use of the season’s freshest. Here are five recipes that scream spring, perfect for a sunny day or Easter brunch!
- Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls by The Little Epicurean
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These cinnamon rolls take a classic southern carrot cake and turn it into a dish perfect for Easter brunch (or dessert!). With carrots incorporated into the dough and frosted with whipped cream cheese, these sweet rolls are bursting with spring flavor.
- artichoke Tart by Half Baked Harvest
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Another deceptively simple recipe, this tart uses frozen puff pastry as a shortcut but doesn’t skimp out on flavor. Artichokes, gouda, and loads of fresh herbs make for a deliciously indulgent brunch piece or appetizer.
- Sheet-Pan Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Lemon, and Leeks
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This dish is fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner! Made on a sheet-pan for maximum convenience, whip this up for a simple and healthy spring inspired main.
- Spring Pea Risotto by The Original Dish
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This recipe is as simple as it is elegant. With minimal ingredients, you can make a risotto packed with spring flavors such as peas and fresh seasonal herbs. But get ready to stir for a while because risotto is a labor of love!
- Rhubarb Crisp by Taste of Home
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A dessert that makes use of two spring produce staples: strawberries and rhubarb. This crisp features the classic flavor combo, topped with a brown sugar crumble. Make sure to serve while hot, and top it with ice cream!