15 Delicious Ways To Enjoy Spring
Spring is finally here. There's no better way to enjoy this season than to indulge your palette with the taste of spring. Fruits and vegetables like apples, lemons, oranges, artichokes, tomatoes, lettuce and potatoes are at their best this season. Here are 15 delicious spring recipes to help you enjoy the produce of this season.
1. Artichokes with roasted garlic-wine dip
This recipe from Cooking Light features a sweet garlic and dry white wine dipping sauce for the artichokes. The roasted garlic is added in two stages-half is cooked with the broth and wine and the other half is added at the end for a more potent flavor. (Get recipe here)
2. Singapore black pepper crab with bok choy and vermicelli noodles
Bok choy, ginger, kecap manis, chilies and Asian herbs give this dish from Masterchef its Asian flair. (Get recipe here)
3. Quinoa salad with asparagus, dates and oranges
This recipe from Cooking Light combined Israeli, American and South American influences to come up with a unique savory sweet dish worthy of a special occasion. (Get recipe here)
4. Creamy cauliflower and potato soup with bacon
An easy-to-make flavourful soup topped with pieces of salty bacon that's sure to be a crowd pleaser. (Get recipe here).
5. Grilled chicken salad with avocado and mango
Fresh, tangy mango and subtly savory avocado give this easy salad from Healthy.com its rich flavor. (Get recipe here)
6. Ham and leek quiche
An easy, no-fuss quiche from Taste.com.au that'll sure be a hit with your friends and family. (Get recipe here)
7. Grilled halibut salad nicoise
A slightly different take on the classic French salad nicoise from EatingWell. (Get recipe here)
8. Broccoli and blue cheese gratin
Try this simple cheesy side dish from Taste.com.au. (Get recipe here)
9. Coconut spinach with peppered beef
A savory steak with just the right kick complimented with creamy coconut spinach and roasted tomatoes from Taste.com.au. (Get recipe here).
10. Amaretto apples streusel cupcakes
Moist apple cupcakes are topped with brown sugar and almonds and then drizzled with powdered sugar glaze from Cooking Light. The Amaretto gives it a strong almond taste. (Get recipe here)
11. Orange slices with Earl Grey syrup
A wonderfully sweet and tangy dessert from Allrecipes that uses fresh oranges drenched in Earl Grey syrup. The cream and almonds add richness and texture to this delectable dish. (Get recipe here)
12. Mango and papaya mascarpone tarts
A quick and easy way to enjoy fruits in season from Taste.com.au. (Get recipe here)
13. Barbecued pineapple
Top this barbecued pineapple recipe from Allrecipes with ice cream for a deliciously refreshing dessert. (Get recipe here)
14. Hazelnut and strawberry tiramisu
A fresh twist to the traditional tiramisu from Taste.com.au. This one features strawberries and a hazelnut topping. (Get recipe here)
15. Pumpkin and walnut syrup cake
A deliciously moist cake with just a touch of citrusy taste to complete it. (Get recipe here)