15 Sensational recipes inspired by the spring garden

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Looking for fresh and flavorful recipes to celebrate the arrival of spring? From vibrant salads bursting with seasonal produce to light and refreshing mains that showcase the best of the season, these spring-inspired recipes are sure to delight your taste buds.

A stack of three lemon bars on a plate with more lemon bars in the background.
Easy Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Hands holding a baking dish with Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus.
Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Gourmet meets quick in this lemon dill salmon and asparagus. Flaky salmon, tender garden-fresh asparagus and a restaurant-quality lemon dill sauce. All on the table in thirty minutes.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad

An overhead shot of a wooden serving bowl filled with salad next to cornbread on a cutting board.
Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad. With mustard BBQ grilled chicken, garden fresh veggies, bacon, feta and a homemade dressing this dish proves that salads are more than just side dishes.
Get the Recipe: Carolina BBQ Chicken Salad

Easy Pavlova Recipe

Easy Pavlova Recipe
Easy Pavlova Recipe. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Made with egg whites, sugar and heavy cream Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp outside and marshmallow-like inside. It looks elegant and tastes like heaven.
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Roasted cabbage steak topped with tomatoes, bacon, goat cheese, and more.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks. Photo Credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Roasted cabbage steaks: Thick cabbage slices oven roasted in bacon fat, then loaded with delicious toppings and a creamy garlic dressing.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Biscuits and strawberry rhubarb jam in a jar on a cutting board.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Small batch strawberry rhubarb jam with a hint of ginger and lime. With no-pectin added and less sugar than store-bought jam, it’s an excellent way to preserve the flavors of summer.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

Cilantro lime chicken on a plate next to avocado and cilantro garnish.
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Cilantro lime chicken and rice. Juicy chicken, tender rice, and a spicy cream sauce. A quick, one-pot meal, perfect for any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

Shrimp asparagus risotto in a dark bowl on a blue background with a napkin and glass of wine.
Shrimp Asparagus Risotto. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Shrimp Asparagus Risotto: pan-seared shrimp and fresh asparagus in a creamy risotto. A non-traditional recipe with less stirring than a traditional risotto and all of the flavor.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

Honey Garlic Carrots

Honey garlic carrots in a black dish.
Honey Garlic Carrots. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Glazed in a honey garlic butter sauce this roast carrots recipe is a delicious sweet and savory weeknight side dish.
Get the Recipe: Honey Garlic Carrots

Easy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

A stack of three lemon bars on a plate with more lemon bars in the background.
Easy Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Easy lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling. Perfectly tangy and sweet, they are the best lemon bars I’ve ever tasted.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

California Steak Salad

California steak salad with strawberries and avocados.
California Steak Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

California steak salad: loaded with tender steak, crunchy greens, juicy strawberries, tangy goat cheese, and topped with a bright, zingy citrus vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: California Steak Salad

Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Grilled pork chops on a white plate next to limes and oranges.
Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Tender, tangy, and subtly sweet, these citrus-glazed pork chops are a great solution for your weeknight dinner dilemma.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Two servings of strawberry shortcake on a blue background.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

This homemade strawberry shortcake will make you ditch the store-bought version for good. With brown sugar cardamom biscuits, lime macerated strawberries, and vanilla whipped cream it’s an elegant twist of your old summer favorite.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

Stuffed shells in a cast iron skillet.
Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Stuffed shells with spinach and ricotta is a delicious vegetarian take on dinner. It’s oven-baked cheesy goodness in a zesty marinara is comfort food at its best.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Ricotta

Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots

Red, yellow, and orange honey glazed carrots on a slate board.
Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Tender, crisp, and sweet, these roasted honey-glazed carrots elevate a simple side dish into something delicious.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots

Roast Rack of Lamb

Roasted rack of lamb on a cutting board.
Roast Rack of Lamb. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Tender, juicy roast rack of lamb with a garlic fennel crust. A gorgeous entree for dinner parties, special occasions, and holiday entertaining at home.
Get the Recipe: Roast Rack of Lamb

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