Saturday, February 27, 2021

Longing for Spring? These Recipes Can Help.


Hi ,

Who else is ready for spring? This week, I found myself longing for

  • sunshine,
  • warm weather,
  • buds on trees,
  • and all things light and bright.

Realistically, here in Chicago, we have several more weeks of winter to go.

While I may not be able to change the temperature outside or the amount of snow on the ground, I can channel spring-y vibes in the kitchen.

5 Recipes to Make When You're Longing for Spring

At this time of year, I start to swap out comfort food for fresher, more colorful dishes. Think

You'll find 5 of my favorites below. These vibrant recipes will bring a taste of spring sunshine to your kitchen. Add them to your rotation for the next few weeks, and voila! Spring will be here before you know it.

citrus salad with fennel and avocado

Let's take advantage of peak-season citrus while we can! Juicy orange and grapefruit segments play off savory roasted fennel and creamy avocado.

Citrus salad with fennel and avocado

citrus Salad with Fennel and Avocado

easy pesto pasta

Holding out for summer basil? Use my broccoli pesto or kale pesto instead of the traditional kind.

Pesto pasta in a skillet

easy pesto pasta

Creamy Mushroom Polenta

This recipe is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. It's still creamy and comforting, but a zingy chimichurri sauce fills it with bright flavor.

Two bowls of polenta with mushrooms

Creamy Mushroom Polenta

kale salad with carrot ginger Dressing

This nourishing salad is piled high with colorful root veggies, creamy avocado, and roasted chickpeas. An electric carrot-ginger dressing ties it all together.

Kale salad with carrot-ginger dressing

kale salad with carrot-ginger dressing

best veggie burger

Our grill is still buried in a foot+ of snow, so lately, I've been making this crave-worthy recipe on a grill pan instead.

Hand holding best veggie burger

best veggie burger



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