Pinterest Picks: 5 Spring Recipes to Freshen Up Your Kitchen
Spring is here and the farmers' markets are ramping up. That means it's time to put all of that fresh produce to good use. Here's a handful of easy-to-make recipes that just say "spring!"
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
First on our list is a simple recipe that just requires some chopping and mixing. A new spin on the classic tomato, cucumber and onion salad is sure to land your family's taste buds in culinary heaven!
Springtime Veggie Pasta Primavera
What says springtime like pasta primavera? This dish makes use of a cornucopia of springtime vegetables and some bowtie pasta to really set it off. Once again, there isn't an awful lot of cooking involved, just the pasta.
Garlic Butter-Roasted Carrots
Garlic has a way about it; it enhances other flavors. These roasted carrots should sway the pickiest of eaters, if not for the taste, then for the softened texture.
Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This vegetarian dish can be made at the drop of a dime, much like the others on this list. The soft feta cheese contrasts the crunch of the veggies and walnuts, plus this dish doubles as a healthy treat.
Overnight Lemon Blueberry Muffin Casserole
This delightful dessert will leave your family scraping the bottom of the dish! Lemon extract gives lift to the traditional blueberry casserole and the best part is that everything is ready the night before. So pop this in the oven when the in-laws visit and prepare to wow them when you effortlessly make a dessert treat for everyone the following day.
To make this dish extra special, pick the fruit yourself at one of Arkansas' you-pick farms.