One of our favorite parts about spring (in addition to changing our wardrobe and drinking iced coffee instead of hot) is seeing the new offerings at the farmers’ market. So we’ve compiled a list of exactly how to cook these delicious, in-season fruits and veggies.
20 Fun New Ways to Cook with Fruits and Veggies This Spring
Apricot Turnovers
Can this be our breakfast from now until summer?
Green Pizza With Pesto, Feta, Artichokes And Broccoli
We’ll forgive the rectangular slices because this looks so darn good.
Baked Green Pea Fritters
These little guys are vegan and gluten-free.
Whole Roasted Radishes
We like our side dishes pretty.
Savory Ramp And Cheddar Muffins
FYI, ramps are wild onions that taste like a cross between onions and garlic.
Ginger And Spring Onion Egg Drop Soup
The spicier, the better.
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Garlic And Parsley Butter Shrimp
*Drizzles parsley butter over entire life*
Creamy Vegan Nettles Soup With Kale And Cauliflower
Nettles—a term for about 40 plants from the Urtica genus—are rarely found in home kitchens. But if you’re willing to give them a try, they’re super flavorful and incredibly healthy.
Rhubarb-almond Cake
We’ll have two slices, please.
Strawberry Salsa
Serve this delicious mix with tortilla chips or scoop a healthy amount on top of a salad.
Cherry-chocolate-chip Cookies
Just when we thought chocolate-chip cookies couldn’t get any better.
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Seven ingredients are all you need for this winning combo.
Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus And Tomatoes
Tip: This tastes 100 percent better eaten outside.
Turnip Fries
You say “potato,” we say “what about turnips?”
Polenta-stuffed Morels
The creaminess of the polenta is the perfect match for the meatiness of the mushrooms.
Kohlrabi Salad With Cilantro And Lime
Light, fresh and wonderful.
Kumquat Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake
Tastes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Kiwi Lime Sorbet
Not too sweet, not too tart.
Sauteed Dandelion Greens With Eggs
And a good morning to you, too.
Spring Leek Soup With Gruyere Toasts
If for nothing else, do it for the cheese.