Spring and Summer Recipes

Our favorite recipes for hearty, colorful meals with spring and summer produce! You'll find the perfect easy dinner idea with fresh vegetables from your CSA or farmer's market.
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Bacon Blue Cheese Asparagus
This asparagus with crispy bacon and blue cheese is a show-stopping side dish for any occasion! Tender asparagus spears are topped with smoky, crunchy bacon and rich blue cheese crumbles for a dish that’s both simple and indulgent. Perfect for holiday gatherings, date nights, or when you want to elevate your dinner with bold, delicious flavors. Easy to prepare and sure to be a hit at the table!
6 Foolproof Spinach Salad Recipes
Our favorite spinach salad recipes are sure to be a hit! Featuring a collection of our favorite tried-and-true spinach salads, plus our go-to salad formula when you just need to use what's in the fridge. From filling salad recipes to light side dishes, there's something for everyone in this collection of superfood salad ideas. Add protein (like an easy baked salmon, grilled chicken, or beans) to make any salad more filling for a hearty dinner. Each recipe includes easy homemade salad dressing!
9 Easy Lettuce Wraps
This collection of lettuce wrap recipes is perfect for busy weeknights! Go beyond the PF Chang lettuce wrap with these simple recipes featuring salmon, pork, chicken, and more. Includes vegetarian and plant-based options as well! With our favorite lettuce wraps and tips for choosing the best lettuce for wraps. Featuring easy healthy recipes for chicken lettuce wraps and more - a great alternative to sandwiches if you are following a low carb diet!
9 Easy Lettuce Wraps
This collection of lettuce wrap recipes is perfect for busy weeknights! Go beyond the PF Chang lettuce wrap with these simple recipes featuring salmon, pork, chicken, and more. Includes vegetarian and plant-based options as well! With our favorite lettuce wraps and tips for choosing the best lettuce for wraps. Featuring easy healthy recipes for chicken lettuce wraps and more - a great alternative to sandwiches if you are following a low carb diet!
Peach Butter (Freezer Friendly!)
Wondering what to make with fresh peaches? This easy peach butter recipe is perfect for fall! A cozy fruit butter spread that's perfect on toast, waffles, ice cream, and more. With no refined sugar - just a bit of pure maple syrup and ground cinnamon to complement the natural sweetness of the fresh peaches. One of our favorite no peel peach recipes - an immersion blender will smooth out the mixture just fine! Freezer friendly recipe.
Pesto and Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes
These easy smashed potatoes get a pop of flavor from basil pesto, crumbled goat cheese, and a drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar! Boil some small red potatoes, smash them into flat discs, then bake until crispy and top with pesto and goat cheese for a cozy, simple side dish. Make this recipe all at once, or meal prep the potatoes a few days in advance to save time later on. Includes step by step photos, substitution ideas, and plenty of expert notes to help you along! Perfect for summer or fall.
Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes
These easy lemon vanilla cupcakes are perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or spring and summer baking! With a soft and fluffy lemon cupcake base, topped with easy lemon buttercream frosting. These vanilla cupcakes have a soft, moist crumb with plenty of lemon and vanilla flavor. Made from scratch with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer (although you can also mix by hand if you need to!) Includes plenty of step by step photos and a ton of notes to help you along with these homemade cupcakes!
Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes
These easy lemon vanilla cupcakes are perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or spring and summer baking! With a soft and fluffy lemon cupcake base, topped with easy lemon buttercream frosting. These vanilla cupcakes have a soft, moist crumb with plenty of lemon and vanilla flavor. Made from scratch with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer (although you can also mix by hand if you need to!) Includes plenty of step by step photos and a ton of notes to help you along with these homemade cupcakes!
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Lemon Poppyseed Scones
Lemon Poppyseed Scones - These easy lemon poppy seed scones are perfect for spring or summer brunches, Mother's Day, Easter, and more! Start with a basic lemon scone recipe and add a scoop of poppyseeds for color and texture. With lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract for a bright, lemon forward flavor. Cut scones into wedges or follow our instructions for square or mini scones. Finish with a simple lemon glaze and enjoy! Includes step by step photos and video.
Pesto Cavatappi
This Noodles and Company Pesto Cavatappi copycat is ready in 30 minutes and easy to customize! Homemade pesto pasta with mushrooms, tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto. Add chicken, shrimp, or salmon if you'd like extra protein, or customize the veggies based on whatever you have on hand.
Goat Cheese Tomato Galette
This easy heirloom tomato galette is perfect for summer! With goat cheese, cherry tomato, and a simple homemade dough recipe. A perfect savory dinner with a quick pie crust recipe. Vegetarian.
16 Fruity Drinks to Level Up Your Summer Cocktails
Step up your summer beverages with this collection of easy, fruity cocktail recipes! With tips to include fresh fruit in your favorite drinks, from homemade simple syrup to fresh berry garnishes and beyond. These homemade cocktails are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. We're sharing fruity drinks with alcohol - like tequila, vodka, rum, and whiskey - PLUS our best tips to turn any cocktail into a mocktail if you'd prefer a non-alcoholic option!
Spinach Salad with Basil Dressing
This easy spinach salad is perfect for summer! With a homemade basil vinaigrette, baby spinach, and crispy prosciutto. Easy to customize: Add crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, red onions, and more! This quick vinaigrette features garlic and red wine vinegar for the perfect spinach salad dressing. One of our favorite spinach salad recipes!
Spinach Salad with Prosciutto
This easy spinach salad is perfect for summer! With a homemade basil vinaigrette, baby spinach, and crispy prosciutto. Easy to customize: Add crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, red onions, and more! This quick vinaigrette features garlic and red wine vinegar for the perfect spinach salad dressing. One of our favorite spinach salad recipes!
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Lemon Poppyseed Scones
Lemon Poppyseed Scones - These easy lemon poppy seed scones are perfect for spring or summer brunches, Mother's Day, Easter, and more! Start with a basic lemon scone recipe and add a scoop of poppyseeds for color and texture. With lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract for a bright, lemon forward flavor. Cut scones into wedges or follow our instructions for square or mini scones. Finish with a simple lemon glaze and enjoy! Includes step by step photos and video.