Spring Recipe Round-Up
It’s here! Sunny days with weather that has us inspired- and what better place to be inspired than in the kitchen? We may still be waiting on the spring veggies to come in, but that doesn’t mean we can’t create bright spring dishes in the meantime! Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal, some meal-prepable lunches or an addition to your family’s Easter celebration, we have a few ideas:
Breakfast, brunch or B.F.D. (Breakfast for dinner) this recipe is chock-full… starting with a layer of crispy shredded potatoes, this dish is easily customizable- use the called-for bacon or swap in your favorite protein… or leave it out entirely to let the veggies shine.
Loaded Breakfast Casserole (gf,df)
Lunch, a creamy spin on a classic- made using Greek yogurt, this cucumber salad is perfect for batch-cooking as the dilly flavor will only be enhanced with a little extra fridge time. Simple, bright ingredients for a side dish that just reads springtime.
Dad’s Dilly Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad (gf, lactose free)
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/dads-dilly-greek-yogurt-cucumber-salad/
Prep this apple pecan chicken salad to eat over greens, on your favorite toasted bread, thinly sliced apples or crackers… however you eat it, it will be just the mid-day pick-me-up you’re craving this time of year! This version is made with only nourishing, minimally processed ingredients you’ll feel great about.
Apple Pecan Chicken Salad (with grapes, honey, & dijon) (gf, df optional)
https://rachlmansfield.com/apple-pecan-chicken-salad/#jump-to-recipe
Evening Meals, If you’re like me, maybe you take inspiration from a few similar recipes to make a version of your own! Here are two recipes for pasta primavera… I thinly sliced asparagus into rounds and added petite peas using the burnt butter table’s white wine butter sauce- sans lemon to let the flavor of the veggies shine. Easily sub in your favorite gluten free pasta (I love Jovial’s Brown Rice Capellini) and omit cheese and sub in dairy free butter if needed. Follow the recipe to a ‘T’ or choose your own adventure and combine the two! This is truly the only spring pasta recipe (blueprint) you need.
Asparagus Pasta Primavera (two ways): (gf & df options)
https://www.theburntbuttertable.com/quick-lemon-butter-pasta-with-asparagus/
https://cookieandkate.com/spring-pea-and-asparagus-pasta/#tasty-recipes-23410-jump-target
This fully dairy, gluten free (and low carb) recipe provides the satisfaction of comfort food with the brightness of homemade ranch dressing atop roasted spaghetti squash… what’s not to love! The saltiness of the bacon melds with the sweet roasted tomatoes for a truly delicious bite of food.
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Squash Noodles with Burst Cherry Tomatoes (gf,df)
https://daniellewalker.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-squash-noodles/
Veg, Have you ever had a wedge of cabbage roasted to golden brown perfection or am I introducing you for the first time? This humble vegetable is transformed to a highly craveable dish, especially when paired with a tantalizingly creamy onion Dijon sauce.
Roasted Cabbage with Simple Onion Dijon Sauce (gf,df)
https://anoregoncottage.com/roasted-cabbage-wedges-with-onion-dijon-sauce/#recipe
Something Sweet, Can you believe we’ve made it this far without lemon in the title of a recipe? Ideal for an Easter breakfast or dessert spread, this 10-ingredient cake is naturally gluten free AND dairy free with the use of olive oil. A simple glaze topped with bright yellow lemon zest top this springtime favorite.
Lemon Olive Oil Snacking Cake
https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-lemon-olive-oil-cake/#tasty-recipes-34535
We hope these recipes get the juices flowing for delicious seasonal cooking at home! You may notice that all of these recipes can be made gluten and dairy free- we believe you don’t need to compromise on flavor when it comes to having completely satisfying food that fits within your dietary lifestyle! Happy Spring and Happy Cooking!