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Light & Fresh Spring Recipes

Spring is all about bright flavors, fresh ingredients, and easy meals that celebrate the season! Whether you're planning a light and refreshing dinner, a brunch spread for Easter or Mother’s Day, or a quick weeknight meal, you’ll find delicious, seasonal recipes here.

Find favorites such as Baked Halibut with Asparagus, Spinach and Basil Pesto without Nuts and Lemon Ricotta Pasta.

Spring Salads

  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
  • A plate of potato salad topped with chives.
    Potato Salad without Mayo (No Eggs!)
  • Quinoa salad in a wooden bowl with tomatoes.
    Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
  • Rotini pasta salad in a bowl.
    Rotini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni
See more Salads →

Light & Fresh Spring Dinners

  • A blue plate of pasta with peas.
    Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
  • A large pan filled with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and white fish.
    Baked Halibut Recipe
  • Spaghetti with chicken piccata in a bowl.
    Chicken Piccata Pasta
  • Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.
    Panko Crusted Cod (Simple Stovetop Recipe)

Best Spring Appetizers

  • Garlic butter mussels in a bowl.
    Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce
  • Shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges.
    Pan Seared Shrimp
  • Bruschetta crostinis on a platter.
    Bruschetta Caprese
  • A bowl of bean dip topped with olive oil and lemon slices.
    Quick White Bean Dip

More Spring Recipes

  • Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowls with Veggies and Rice
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Roasted Italian Potato Salad
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Easy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (Oven-Baked in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Creamy Italian Pink Sauce for Pasta (No Vodka!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • How to Make Burgers on the Stove (Juicy & Easy Every Time!)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Braised Chicken Ragu
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Nut-Free Pesto Sauce (No Pine Nuts!) – 5 Minute Recipe
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
    Cook Time47 Minutes
  • Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
    Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30 Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Potato and Green Bean Salad
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Baked Mediterranean Salmon (Easy 30-Minute Dinner!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Quick & Easy Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Creamy Zucchini Risotto with Parmesan (Easy Summer Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes
  • Crispy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches (Easy and Quick!)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Easy Italian Puttanesca Sauce (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
    Cook Time33 Minutes

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Hi, I'm Sarah!

I'm a recipe developer and food photographer based in NJ. My goal is to bring you delicious recipes without having to spend hours in the kitchen. I hope you find something you and your family enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions, I'm happy to connect.

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Summer Recipes

  • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
  • Couscous Moroccan salad in a bowl.
    Moroccan Couscous Salad (No raisins or almonds)
  • A bowl of lemon orzo salad topped with lemon slices.
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
  • Summer bbq recipes collage.
    Ultimate Summer Cookout Menu
See more Summer Recipes →

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  • A spoon scooping into a pan of mac and cheese.
    Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • A plate of tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with basil leaves.
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  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)
  • An espresso martini topped with coffee beans.
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