Soups, stews, casseroles: We had a good run, but it’s springtime now. (Well, almost.) I’m moving on to lighter, brighter meals, like strawberry-soba noodle salad and pea soup with mint—and you should, too.
To whet your appetite, I’ve rounded up 72 spring dinner ideas, most of which only take 30 minutes or less to prepare. These recipes are easy enough for beginners to master on the first try, and many are destined for your first alfresco dinner party of the year. You can cook your favorite hearty dinner recipes all over again next fall, but in the meantime, let’s tend to some asparagus.
