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Spring is a time of renewal—and these fresh spring recipes will breathe some new life into your cooking routine! They’re easy and SO delicious.
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These recipes are perfect for when the weather gets a little warmer and you start to crave lighter foods. But just because you want something a little less heavy doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor!
These 30+ recipes for spring are tasty, easy, and created with the season in mind. With fresh spring vegetables like asparagus and peas and classic spring flavors like lemon, we’ve covered all the bases.
1. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Asparagus casserole gives everyone’s favorite spring veggie the comfort food treatment, with a cheesy sauce and crispy panko topping.
2. Ham and Bean Soup
This is a fantastic spring soup that isn’t too heavy but still hearty enough to be a complete meal. Make it using leftover Easter ham, and be sure to double the recipe so you can freeze some for later!
3. Ham Casserole
As long as we’re on the topic of leftover ham—there’s this ham casserole recipe! It’s one of my favorite ways to give leftovers a new life.
4. One Pan Salmon Bake
Salmon is a great spring meal when you want to keep dinner light and easy. I love this one pan salmon made with fresh asparagus because it’s bursting with seasonal flavors!
5. Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
Skip the restaurant version and make this Olive Garden copycat chicken scampi instead! Full of vibrant veggies, juicy chicken, and tender pasta, it’s hearty and light all at once.
6. Ham Tetrazzini
I just adore this recipe and come back to it again and again, especially when I’ve got leftover ham to use up. You can even add asparagus if you’d like!
7. Bright Spring Salad Recipe
This spring salad is full of crisp seasonal vegetables and tender lettuce. I especially love the basil, garlic, and mint dressing! Enjoy it on its own or with your favorite protein, like shrimp or grilled chicken.
8. Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs
The bright lemon flavor of these chicken thighs is perfect for the spring. Adding potatoes to the dish makes it extra hearty and a great one-dish meal.
9. Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
I love lemon garlic pasta in the spring to transition from winter comfort food to bright bold summer tastes.
10. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
This is the best spring breakfast recipe ever. The ricotta cheese makes these lemony pancakes tangy and rich, with an incredibly soft texture.
11. Pasta Primavera
Pasta primavera is a fantastic spring dinner that’s easy, healthy, and tasty. I love this quick recipe for a dish highlights all the flavors of the season.
12. Lemon Blueberry Bliss Bars
The bright flavor of lemon is the perfect pairing with blueberries in these easy bars!
13. Chicken and Rice Casserole
Broccoli adds a pop of green to this old-fashioned chicken and rice casserole, but you can swap in your favorite veggie here.
14. Ham and Swiss Sliders
I make these sandwiches with leftover Easter ham, but you can swap in deli ham for an easy spring dinner recipe.
15. Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Tender pasta shells are filled with three different types of cheese. Topped with marinara sauce and baked until golden, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal!
16. Pesto Salmon
My incredible pesto salmon is a flawless dinner for spring. Pesto has such an intense, fresh flavor that everyone will adore in this easy weeknight recipe.
17. Corn Pasta
Every bite of this corn pasta is filled with creamy, cheese sauce, smoky bacon, and tender pasta. And of course the sweet corn! It’s filling enough to enjoy as a main course but also works as a side dish.
18. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Lemony crinkle cookies are the perfect springtime treat. Made with boxed cake mix, they come together quickly and disappear just as fast!
19. Vegetable Casserole
A comfort food recipe that secretly packs in lots of nutrients, this veggie casserole is perfect for holiday meals and weeknight dinners alike.
20. Egg White Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This vegetable-filled frittata is the perfect spring meal for any time of day! Enjoy it on its own or with a side of fruit salad and toast.
21. Tortellini Pasta Salad
Good warm or cold, this pasta salad is amazing no matter how you serve it. I love the tri-colored tortellini which is just as pretty as it is delicious.
22. Italian Pasta Salad
Make a big batch of this vibrant pasta salad to enjoy throughout the week. Tangy, zesty, and filling, it tastes even better the next day!
23. One Skillet Pasta Primavera with Meatballs
The easiest way to make pasta primavera, this recipe comes together in a single skillet!
24. Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is a nice, light spring recipe that is perfect for those still chilly nights. It’s packed full of protein, veggies, and flavor!
25. Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
Strawberries come into season during the spring, making strawberry recipes a no-brainer! This easy strawberry crunch cake is one of my go-to treats because it’s simple but oh-so tasty.
26. Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole
If you need an easy spring brunch recipe, this is it! This casserole will feed a crowd and is sure to make everyone ask for seconds. The soft, buttery croissants and savory sausage are a great combination.
27. Ramen Noodle Salad
Ramen noodle salad is a little crunchy, a little salty and a whole lot of flavorful. The fresh textures and colors make it ideal for springtime!
28. Polenta with Spring Vegetables
I love the combination of creamy polenta and fresh spring veggies in this dish. It’s rustic and elegant at the same time!
29. Roasted Asparagus
This easy spring side dish is one you can make all season long. Serve it with chicken, fish or beef—asparagus goes with pretty much everything.
30. Spring Roll Bowls
There is so much flavor in every bite of these spring roll bowls. They are full of noodles, spices, veggies, and so much more. They’re great for meal prep too!
31. Lemon Bundt Cake
This lemon bundt cake is like sunshine in cake form. It’s right at home at any spring potluck or brunch get-together!
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