There – we made it. Spring has finally arrived! Time to open up the windows, clean the grill, and start celebrating the availability of fresh, vegetal ingredients.
Here are 7 recipes to try as you thaw out from the winter.
#1: Grilled Saffron Rack of Lamb with Mediterranean Herbs & Spices
This rack of lamb is the perfect entrée for these first days of springtime, and is full of Mediterranean flavor. Grill it over mesquite (or any hardwood) for extra flavor.
# 2: Steak with Avocado, Cucumber and Anchovy Vinaigrette
Dill, cucumber and avocado make this steak dinner light and refreshing. Simple enough for a weeknight dinner (why not, treat yourself) and indulgent enough for a weekend, it is a perfect springtime dinner. Whether you’ve spent the day outside, are gathered on the patio with friends, or just looking for a refreshing mid-week pick-me-up, this dinner has it all.
#3: Linguine con le Vongolé (Linguine with Clams)
This bright springtime pasta is perfect for springtime because it’s easy enough for a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a special dinner for two. It is satisfying and filling, yet light on both the wallet and the stomach. Also, it’s guaranteed to keep the vampires away for a millennia or so. What’s not to love?
#4: Crunchy Chicken Cutlets with Saffron Risotto
This recipe, which hails from Milan, Italy contains a couple of great secrets that will serve you well in other recipes too, namely (1) How to nail the perfect chicken cutlet, and (2) How to make a perfect risotto without having to stir it for an hour.
Lastly, this looks complex but it’s actually not too hard – just detailed. Try this soon – the results speak for themselves.
#5: Thai Green Coconut Curry
Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, this bright vegetal curry comes together in around 30 minutes. The subtle sweetness of the coconut, bamboo, and sugar snap peas is balanced by fiery green peppers and the deep umami of fish sauce and white miso. Feel free to load it up with springtime vegetables for a bright and delicious meal.
#6: Adobo Chili & Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs
Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, these smoky, fiery chicken thighs are amazing no matter how you serve them – on a toasted brioche bun, in taco form with pickled red onions, or just by themselves.
#7: Honey Lime & Adobo Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jalapeño Cilantro Chimichurri
Cut by lime and fragrant with cilantro, this bright vegetal curry comes together in around 30 minutes. The subtle sweetness of the coconut, bamboo, and sugar snap peas is balanced by fiery green peppers and the deep umami of fish sauce and white miso. Feel free to load it up with springtime vegetables for a bright and delicious meal.
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