16 spring recipes for welcoming the sunshine in style
There are many joyous markers of spring to revel in. The sight of bright green shoots cropping up through woodlands and pavements, lighter evenings, warmer days and a new bounty of seasonal produce to enjoy.
By the time March is underway, purple sprouting broccoli, spring onions and rhubarb are all at their best, with more happiness to come from asparagus, new potatoes, spinach and peas later in the springtime.
To celebrate the start of what might just be the most life-affirming season of the year, we've curated a selection of our very favourite spring recipes. Each one makes the most of seasonal produce and caters for simple lunches and suppers as well as more elaborate dinner party affairs.
Keep reading for 16 simple springtime recipes for every occasion.
Our favourite recipes for spring
Lamb kleftiko parcels
Enjoy springtime lamb with this simple Greek-inspired recipe featuring smoky marinated lamb and crisp filo pastry.
Ham and pea pearl barley risotto
Whip up a batch of this ham and pea pearl barley risotto to enjoy as a warming lunch throughout the week. Top with plenty of fresh parsley for extra flavour.
Whipped lemon ricotta with roasted Jerusalem artichokes and radishes
Top whipped ricotta with roasted Jerusalem artichokes and radishes in this simple, elegant dinner party sharing dish. The pretty pink pickled onions add a necessary injection of tang.
Sag aloo
Bring springtime spinach to life in this beautifully spiced sag aloo recipe. Serve alone with spoonfuls of cucumber raita, or as part of a selection of curries.
Salmon and asparagus orzotto
This simple recipe takes just 15 minutes from pan to table, making it a brilliant option for busy weeknights or last-minute guests.
Parma ham wrapped tenderstem broccoli
Give in-season tenderstem a boost by wrapping it in Parma ham and roasting until crispy. It makes the most divine crowd-pleasing dinner party side dish.
Whipped feta with glazed leeks
Top whipped feta with sweet and spicy glazed leeks for a simple yet impressive-looking sharing plate. Chopped pistachios add extra elegance and a welcome crunchy texture.
Buffalo asparagus with blue cheese sauce
Give asparagus an Americana feel by adding a homemade buffalo sauce and moreish blue cheese dip. Perfect for drinks and nibbles - especially a dill pickle-tini.
Spring onion, spinach and butter bean soup
This vibrant version of French onion soup is speedy, healthy and makes a lovely lunch or simple supper idea.
Baked feta potatoes
Take new potatoes to new delicious heights by giving them the 'baked feta' treatment. A one-pan meal that's ideal for chillier spring evenings.
Roasted swede risotto with watercress oil
When roasted, the delicate flavour of swede gives way to a gorgeous nuttiness that works wonderfully in a creamy risotto. Served with a bright green watercress oil, it's vibrant, indulgent and delicious.
Asparagus, basil and tahini on ricotta toast
When served raw and thinly sliced, there's no fresher (and speedier) springtime vegetable than asparagus. We've dressed it in a basil and tahini sauce and used it to top ricotta toast for a light lunch or dinner idea.
Purple sprouting broccoli with chilli, garlic and lemon
Purple sprouting broccoli is at its best this time of year - amp up the flavour with plenty of garlic, chilli and fresh lemon in this simple side recipe.
Smoked haddock risotto
This speedy recipe makes for a lovely spring dinner idea - swap the spinach for other spring greens, if you like.
Purple cauliflower cheese with herby breadcrumbs
While your cauliflower doesn't need to be purple for this recipe, the unusual colour does add a sense of drama to the dinner table.
Curried carrot tart with green chutney
Give sweet, springtime carrots a zesty uplift with this recipe for curried carrot tart with a tangy Indian-style green chutney.
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