Spring is finally here, and it's a great excuse to shake up what's cooking in your kitchen. Say goodbye to the heavy comfort foods of winter and hello to lighter, fresher options. This article features a collection of spring dinner recipes that make the most of what's in season. Think bright peas, earthy radishes, and succulent lamb. These recipes are simple enough for weeknight dinners yet can be dressed up for weekend gatherings. Ready to bring a little spring onto your plate? Let's get into some seasonal cooking that'll brighten up your mealtime.
Lemon Roasted Chicken
Lemon roasted chicken is a delicious way to roast a whole chicken. Lemon, butter and fresh herbs add flavor and help keep the chicken juicy.
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Chicken Fajita Bowl
Chicken Fajita Bowl. Juicy, flavorful chicken fajitas in a bowl with rice, beans, charred corn, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro. The flavors of chicken fajitas without the tortillas!
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Lemon Pasta (Spaghetti al Limone)
Lemon Pasta (Spaghetti al Limone). This creamy and tangy pasta dish features fresh lemon cream sauce tossed with fresh pasta. This Spaghetti al Limone is vibrant, fresh, and perfectly creamy and is so easy to make!
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Arugula Prosciutto Pizza
This arugula prosciutto pizza takes less than 30 minutes to make. Made with a few simple ingredients, this pizza is so easy and so tasty!
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Avocado Plantain Rice Bowl Recipe With Edamame Beans
Edamame plantain bowl with sweet pan-fried plantains, protein-rich edamame beans, brown rice, chimichurri sauce & veggies—so satisfying!
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Halloumi Stroganoff
This Halloumi stroganoff recipe is a delicious twist on traditional stroganoff uses halloumi cheese for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal.
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken
This Chicken Mushroom recipe is a quick and easy meal that's ready in 30 minutes. Creamy Mushroom Chicken is full of great flavor.
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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are simple yet impressive enough for date night. Chicken leg quarters and potatoes is an easy all-in-one meal.
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Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
This easy Mushrooms Asparagus Pasta is simple, tasty and comforting, made with everyday ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes!
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Vegan Lasagna
Best vegan lasagna recipe is loaded with veggies, flavorful marinara, pasta and lots of vegan cheese for layers of deliciousness.
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Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken
This Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken is quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious. It's the ultimate spring-summer dinner; light yet incredibly tasty.
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One Pot Coconut Lime Curry Chicken And Rice Recipe
If you like Thai coconut curry, you'll love this one-pan coconut lime chicken with rice recipe with a balanced sweet + savory flavor profile.
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Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
This easy recipe for Greek Lemon Chicken is made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in the most flavorful lemon and garlic marinade. Pan-seared and then baked to golden perfection, enjoy this delicious chicken recipe with all of your favorite Greek-inspired side dishes.
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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers And Peanut Sauce
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Satay Skewers with spicy Peanut Sauce are the perfect easy dinner and also a fun appetizer. Always a hit at parties.
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Pan Seared Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce
This dish is a real showstopper and as good as anything you will order in a fine-dining restaurant. Halibut is a bit of a splurge, so we will give you a foolproof way to cook it to perfection.
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Strawberry Chicken Salad With Creamy Maple Dressing
This EASY Strawberry Chicken Salad and Creamy Maple Dressing are SO incredibly delicious and addictive you'll be craving it every day! READY IN 20 MINUTES!
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Roast Beef Dinner
This juicy and flavorful roast beef dinner recipe is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and sure to please everyone at the table.
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Chicken Curry Noodle
This devious chicken curry noodle recipe is named aptly because you will be scheming and planning to eat it all by your onesies!
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Creamy Pork Chops
Smothered with my versatile, flavorful sour cream sauce, these creamy pork chops turn out so moist and tasty they will become your new favorite chop recipe.
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Carne Asada Tacos
This tantalizing carne asada tacos recipe offers tender grilled steak, nestled in warm tortillas, complemented by vibrant salsa, creamy guacamole, and zesty lime.
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Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Rollatini, a classic Italian dish, offers a delightful twist on traditional comfort food. Thin slices of eggplant, filled with a rich blend of ricotta cheese, herbs, and spices, form the base of this exquisite meal. Each roll, once covered in diced tomato and melted mozzarella, becomes a testament to the flavors of Italy.
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Cream Of Broccoli And Cheddar Soup
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this cream of broccoli and cheddar soup recipe is a perfect choice for chilly days or a hearty lunch. Enjoy the rich blend of fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar in every spoonful.
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Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta Pie
You're going to love this delicious pasta pie recipe if you love Italian flavors. The combo of beef, tomatoes, herbs, pasta... it's too good!
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Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce
Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, try this!
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Lasagna Al Forno
This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
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Beanless Chili
This beanless chili is rich, meaty and really full of flavor. You don't need beans to make a wonderful chili and this recipe is a winner!
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Taco stuffed zucchini boats offer a little of everything - nutrition, meat, veggies, a pop of Mexican seasoning, and of course a tasty meal!
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Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
Boasting classic Italian ingredients like pasta shells, ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, these ricotta beef stuffed shells offer a hearty taste of Italy. Jumbo pasta shells aren’t hard to find and the recipe is straightforward to make. This is a stuffed shells recipe with meat you’ll want to make more than once.
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Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini is a satisfying, easy dinner the whole family will love. This Stuffed Zucchini is a tasty healthy dinner with a fun twist!
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Salmon With Yogurt Dill Sauce
This easy baked Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce is made with creamy Greek yogurt, lots of lemon, garlic, and fresh dill.
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Vegetable Lasagna With White Sauce
The Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce is rich without being too heavy and packed full of flavor and a variety of vegetables!
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Creamy One Pot Sausage Broccoli Pasta
Look no further than this creamy one pot sausage broccoli pasta recipe for your next satisfying weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and convenience, this pasta dish checks all the boxes– minimal effort, easy clean up and done in 30 minutes!
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Tuna Fried Rice (Under 15 Minutes)
This tuna fried rice is stir fried with garlic, peppers, corn, and seasoned simply with tamari soy sauce and sesame oil.
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Creamy Vegan Wild Garlic Soup
This creamy wild garlic soup is a delicious, healthy, light, easy and quick vegan soup packed with spring greens and plant-based protein.
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Spicy Rigatoni
The spicy rigatoni, an easy classic recipe with full of big flavors. Excellent dinner with a tangy, spicy vodka sauce-for a crowd or family.
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Jalapeno Spaghetti
ENJOY this jalapeno spaghetti with creamy parmesan / mild cheddar. A perfect blend of rich sauce and spice that's sure to delight at dinner.
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Smash Banh Mi Tacos
Easy, speedy smash banh mi tacos are a WONDERFUL twist on the smashed taco trend. All that bright, zesty banh mi flavor, in a very fun new form. They use everyday ingredients so they're ready to slot into your weekly menu rotation and are also FAB for dinner parties.
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Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This gluten free Two Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Brisket will be a dinner home run. It's tender and juicy and oh so easy!
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Easy Beef Curry
Easy Beef Curry is full of smoky, spicy flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes by using curry paste. {gluten free}
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Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli (Gluten Free)
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot.
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Easy Instant Pot Gluten-Free Beef Stew Recipe
This easy gluten-free beef stew is a hearty, wholesome dish that's perfect for those chilly nights and can be made in just 35 minutes using an instant pot!
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One Pot Creamy Sundried Tomato 'Marry Me' Orzo
One pot, 25 minutes and one seriously tasty, seriously easy meal. This 'Marry Me' orzo is packed with bold flavors, and built with cupboard staples. Just add everything to your pot, stir and wait for the magic to happen.
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Egg Roll In A Bowl {Crack Slaw}
This Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw) has all of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, but is an Easy One Pan Meal without the grain wrapper!
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Fresh Spring Roll Bowls
If you love a great spring roll but don't want to make them, these vegan Spring Roll Bowls are the perfect solution! Colorful fresh vegetables and a delicious sauce make this deconstructed spring roll easy enough for busy weeknights!
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Shrimp Primavera Recipe
This shrimp primavera recipe is a fool-proof guide to a one-skillet stir-fried dish with pasta and shrimp, all done in just 20 minutes.
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Stir-fried Chicken Asparagus Recipe
Today’s stir-fried chicken asparagus recipe will allow you to indulge in the charm of juicy chicken paired with spring vegetables.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Cilantro lime chicken thighs air fryer recipe is so easy to make. Marinade for 30 minutes and then cook for delicious meal.
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Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (gluten Free)
This gluten-free Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is the perfect easy and nutritious dinner for any night of the week. The marinated salmon is cooked in the air fryer for just 10 minutes, making it a quick and convenient way to get your protein fix. This dish is also filled with delicious healthy veggies!
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Baked Shrimp Toast
Shrimp toasts bring onion, celery, garlic and shrimp in a lush sauce made from cream cheese, Parmesan and Fontina with a bit of Cajun spice.
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Pork Ribs In The Air Fryer
These pork ribs in the air fryer make a quick and easy meal. Serve them with your favorite sides for a delicious dinner everyone will love!
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Apple Cider Beef Stew
This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free, healthy and full of comfort. It's easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.
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Indonesian Beef And Quinoa Bowl
This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl will warm you up right away. The beef is simmered in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon so it's full of flavor. Top it with all your favorite toppings to get a healthy protein bowl that's perfect for meal prep. {gluten free, dairy free}
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Vietnamese Grilled Pork With Lemongrass
Vietnamese Grilled Pork slathered in a classic lemongrass marinade before being grilled to perfection. Served with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.
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Homemade Corned Beef (No Nitrates!)
Nitrate-free corned beef is a healthy take on an Irish classic. And it is EASY to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Gluten Free.
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Vegan Avocado Pasta
You have to try this creamy vegan avocado pasta to understand that this combination will delight your taste buds – whether you’re vegan or not. These irresistible “guacaghetti” not only satisfy your craving for a rich and enjoyable meal, but are also very nutritious and healthy thanks to the avocado pesto.
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Seafood Medley Fra Diavolo
This is our easy, delicious version of Seafood Fra Diavolo. It is spicy and bursting with the flavors of the sea.
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Venison Meatballs
Venison Meatballs are an easy, low-fat alternative to beef and an excellent use for ground venison. They can be baked, pan-fried, or air-fried
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Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
These Instant Pot beef ribs, with their rich, mouth-watering flavor, are an absolute game changer. This simple yet flavorful dish promises to deliver tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them traditionally.
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Perfectly Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
Don’t have a BBQ but still want to enjoy drool-worthy steaks? We’ve got ya covered with this delicious air fryer ribeye steak recipe. Cooked to perfection, juicy and tender, you’ll pull out your air fryer more often than usual!
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Smoked New York Strip
This Smoked New York Strip is one of the most delicious ways to cook this special cut of beef. Tender, juicy and a bit smoky.
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