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Dear Spring,
I will stop pretending you have barely arrived. Rather, I will delight in the crocus that have started blooming in my garden, I will take the next snow day in stride knowing it will melt within hours and finally… I will buy strawberries! Even if they are coming from a distance and their flavor is lacking a bit. Because, I have missed them so very, berry much, even the organic ones are on sale and most importantly I have a few recipes up my sleeve to make their flat flavor a bit tastier this early in the season.
Hey friend, I’m back. You see, when strawberries are roasted they start to caramelize and their sweetness takes over. Of course, they look a bit sad after their time in the oven, but once blended into a dressing the become the naturally sweet element in the Roasted Strawberry Salad. Paired with the Roasted Spring Onion & White Beans a vegan dinner is complete. The salad is also perfect for lunch, simply prepare this Roasted Strawberry Chicken Salad to take on the go.
Use additional Roasted Spring Onions & White Beans to make a dippy Spring Onion White Bean Dip served with your favorite crackers or these homemade Pecan Crackers.
Strawberry Granola is another great option this season that uses up that extra pint of berries you bought on sale and failed to eat quickly. Make the granola ahead and then whip up Strawberry-Banana Smoothies to create an easy breakfast.
Finally, make this easy chopped up Strawberry Salsa to dollop on Pecan Tilapia with the Spring Root Salad drizzled elegantly with the Champagne Vinaigrette.
Try this white on white on white dinner, by searing up Chicken to serve with the Cauliflower Spaetzle for a stylish dish that is much easier than it’s fancy German name sounds.
Strawberries aren’t the only early arrivals, I have seen artichokes taking their place in the produce aisle as well. Bake and stuff Artichokes with a drippy runny egg for a main dish paired lovingly with Crispy Breaded Roasted Cauliflower and Roasted Mascarpone Beets.
Whether they are peaking out on your lawn or not, dandelion greens are brightly bitter (hey, arugula lovers, dandelion is for you!) and they have a blast tossed with sweetness such as the maple kissed sweet potatoes in this Warm Dandelion & Sweet Potato Salad. Turn this salad into a meal with simple Quinoa Patties and Avocado Cream.
With any additional avocados, make these Avocado Arugula Omelets. It is a surprisingly quick breakfast and you are more than welcome to substitute some extra dandelion leaves in lieu of the arugula. ;-)
Oh man, I love you, spring!
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
