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Last week the calendar marked the start of my favorite time of year: SPRING! While there are many reasons I adore spring, the food is what I dream of on sunny winter days, from dandelion greens to asparagus to herbs and eventually strawberries. Even when I was young, Christmas was not my holiday of choice. Rather, wearing cute white hats & dresses handmade by my grandmother while running around our yard as we looked for colorful eggs and coveted baskets. I also was thrilled to dine on the beautiful Spring selections of the holiday meal.
While I love a good food tradition, I spend more time deviating at Easter than not. For awhile as I was a pescatarian, our dinner centerpiece was a rich Salmon Wellington. With my vegan friends, we enjoy a beautiful Cauliflower Roast. My cheese loving friends would love the one dish meal of the Spring Verde Lasagna. But in more recent years, we have dined on a Cocoa-Mint Roasted Lamb. Almost all of these main dishes will also make a great week night meal with leftovers that will serve you for days after.
I love simple side dishes that can play an everyday role or become an integral part of a more celebratory dinner. Follow our suggested meals below or mix and match your favorites. Start with salads such as the Warm Dandelion & Sweet Potato, Carrot Arugula, Roasted Garlic & Mizuna, Bok Choy Slaw, or the Curried Chickpea Salad. Alternatively, create warmer sides such as the Nutty Quinoa, White Bean & Artichoke Saute, Dijon Asparagus, Honey Roasted Carrots and Mascarpone Creamed Greens.
Of course, Easter is a time for hard-boiled eggs and while I am always happy with a simply deviled version, playing up the flavors with the Wasabi Avocado, Mango Chutney, or Creamy Herb. Paired with salads, they are a perfect lunch on the go.
For breakfast or even brunch, try the Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal or the Asparagus Frittata.
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May this Spring be a beautiful reminder of all of the delicious possibilities in life!
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
