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When spring arrives, so too does all the fresh fruits and vegetables we missed through winter. Rhubarb, oranges, artichokes, and fresh greens like spinach and arugula make this season a delicious one. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 20 recipes that use—and show off—the best spring produce. There are light dinners like simple soups and salads as well as more filling chicken recipes, casseroles, and risotto. Get ready to brighten your dinner rotation.
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Chicken Asparagus Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"This chicken and asparagus casserole with noodles is great to make in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh," says Allrecipes community member Kathy Sauers. "Add salsa to the sour cream mixture if you like a spicier dish."
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Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
lauralovinglife
"Awesome marinade! I made skewers with chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks," says reviewer GINNYG. "In addition to marinating the skewers, I took some marinade and simmered until it was reduced by half into a glaze. I then brushed this over the kabobs….Fabulous!"
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French Spring Soup
"This is a fantastic springtime soup: it’s sweet, savory, creamy, and vegetal," says reviewer Laurahallie. "The soup really takes on the flavor of the leeks in particular…I would eat it again as is but could maybe do with some garlic or garlic powder, and cayenne pepper."
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Mushroom Asparagus Risotto
“Morel mushrooms and asparagus are both in season during the spring and complement one another perfectly,” says Allrecipes community member chefdaniel. “This asparagus mushroom risotto is the perfect way to enjoy these two flavorful ingredients together.”
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Chef John's Antipasto Pasta Salad
“An antipasto is a cold platter of meat, cheese, and vegetables which is served at the start of a meal before the pasta and other courses, but to save some time, I thought we’d add the pasta right into the antipasto to turn into a complete meal all by itself,” says Chef John. “You could serve this antipasto pasta salad as a side dish, but with a hunk of crusty bread and a glass of wine, I’m not sure what else you’d need.”
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Pancetta Primavera Rigatoni
John Mitzewich
"This pancetta primavera rigatoni really is a tremendous bowl of pasta," says Chef John. "Thanks to the pancetta, it's rich and decadent, but thanks to all the herbs and veggies, it's also fresh and vibrant."
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Radish Top Soup
Buckwheat Queen
"I've been growing radishes and thought it rather sad that I couldn't use the tops (well, there's always compost) in dishes," says reviewer Rude Nun. "Decided to see if I could find something here and boy am I glad I did!"
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Asparagus Lasagna
Meredith Food Studios
"This dish has a nice flavor and is fairly easy to make," says Allrecipes community member Wendy Hansen. "Ham, asparagus spears, mozzarella and a wonderful garlic and thyme white sauce make this lasagna different than any you have ever tasted."
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Lemon Asparagus and Chicken Pasta
fabeveryday
"This lemon asparagus and chicken pasta dish comes together quickly in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal," says Allrecipes community member Libby Quijano. "The chicken and spaghetti get an extra boost of flavor from pesto sauce. My family loves this!"
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Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa
Unruly Bliss
"My son and I loved it! I cooked the pork chops on an indoor grill and they were tender and juicy," says reviewer VioletTongs4779. "The salsa is great and will be used for many other meats also. We will make it again!"
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Blood Orange Chicken
"Chicken with blood oranges? I am so in love with this recipe! I set out to create a dish that highlighted the deep citrus flavor and absolutely beautiful coloring of blood oranges," says Allrecipes community member Christie Biggers. "Pair it with some fresh steamed vegetables for a healthy dinner!"
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Chelsey's Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
"My Aunt passed this versatile recipe on to me," says Allrecipes community member Chelsey Carr. "You can use any kind of berries, or mixed berries. You can add sliced almonds, drained mandarin slices, cucumbers, peppers…let your imagination run wild!"
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Sheet Pan Easter Dinner
Meredith Food Studios
"A full Easter dinner with just 7 main ingredients and a couple of pantry staples," says Allrecipes community member TheOtherJuliaGulia. "This sheet pan dinner tastes like all the freshness of spring with the elegance of Christmas."
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Strawberry Barbecue Beef
Jacob Fox / Food Styling: Stephanie Hunter, Kelsey Moylan / Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali
"This strawberry barbecue beef flank steak is basted with roasted strawberry sauce as it grills, then served with a bright, fresh strawberry basil salsa," says Recipe Tester and Developer Jessica Formicola.
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Rhubarb Curry Chicken
“I’d been looking for something to do with rhubarb that wasn’t a dessert,” says reviewer Kelly Heckman. “This was fantastic! It was a big hit with the family.”
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Quick and Easy Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry
fabeveryday
"As the name implies, this teriyaki beef and vegetable stir-fry is easy to make and done in under 30 minutes," says Allrecipes Allstar fabeveryday. "Tasty and perfect for a night when you need dinner in a hurry. We like to use top sirloin for stir-fry recipes since it stays so juicy."
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Romantic Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms
naples34102
"This recipe is incredible. It tastes gourmet yet is so simple," says one reviewer. "A gentleman from my husband's work stopped by unexpectedly the evening I was trying this recipe, and I was a little nervous about serving it. He went to work the next day though and told everyone that was the best chicken he'd ever had!"
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Broccoli Risotto
Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck
"Oh wow this was the best thing I have ever eaten," says reviewer kellieann. "Usually I don't like risotto because it has a ton of mushrooms in it, but this was delicious! I had leftover broccoli and roasted red peppers that I needed to use so I threw them in this, and it was so good I could have eaten the whole pan by myself!"
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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
Brie Goldman / Food Stylist: Annie Probst / Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
"This is an authentic Greek spanakopita recipe featuring layers of crispy, flaky phyllo dough and a rich spinach and feta cheese filling," says Allrecipes community member SILVERWOLF. "Serve this delicious savory pie warm for an impressive but easy to make vegetarian main dish."
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Pesto Tortellini Salad
Fabeveryday
"A wonderful pesto tortellini salad with crunchy veggies and basil pesto sauce," says Allrecipes community member Jenny Saunders. "This recipe is so different from the classic Italian pasta salads. Works as a main dish or a very hearty side dish for lunch."
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