In greengrocer’s and farmers’ markets around the country, signs of spring have already begun to appear. Make good use of the fresh, vibrant new vegetables and fruits with these 100+ recipes from F&W.

Bright Spring Flavors

Apricots | Artichokes | Asparagus | Avocados | Carrots | Chives | Fava Beans | Fennel | Leeks | Mangoes | Morels | Peas | Pineapples | Potatoes | Rhubarb | Spinach | Spring Vegetables | Watercress

Apricots

• Crêpes with Sweet Yogurt and Raspberry-Apricot Sauce
• Pickled Apricots
• Spice-Roasted Ribs with Apricot Glaze
• Pan-Seared Apricots and Figs with Honey and Lavender
• Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Honey-Glazed Apricots »
• Duck Breast with Fresh Cherry Sauce and Grilled Apricots

Plus: More Delicious Ideas for Apricots »

Artichokes

• Chicken Tagine with Artichoke Hearts and Peas
• Roasted Artichokes and Prosciutto
• Artichoke & Fontina Pizzas »
• Farro with Artichokes and Herb Salad
• Braised Baby Artichokes with Tomato Coulis
• Orzo Risotto with Sausage and Artichokes

Plus: More Artichoke Recipes »

Asparagus

• Asparagus Soup with Parmesan Shortbread Coins
• Shaved Raw Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing
• Mustard-and-Mayonnaise Glazed Asparagus »
• Smoky Glazed Asparagus
• Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
• Poached Salmon Salad with Lettuce and Asparagus

Plus: More Asparagus Recipes »

Avocados

• Grilled Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
• Scallop Seviche with Avocado Dressing
• Guacamole with Charred Jalapeño and Scallions
• Chicken-and-Avocado Soup with Fried Tortillas
• Curried Tofu-and-Avocado Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips
• Shrimp-and-Avocado Salad with Mango Dressing »

Plus: More Avocado Recipes »

Carrots

• Carrots with Tahini Dressing
• Striped Bass with Sweet Carrots and Cider Glaze
• Take 5 Carrot Cupcakes
• Red-Miso-Glazed Carrots
• Creamy Carrot Soup with Scallions and Poppy Seeds »
• Carrots Braised in Beer and Carrot Juice
• Carrot Macaroni and Cheese

Plus: Great Recipes for Carrots »

Chives

• Mustard-Glazed Black Cod with Fingerlings and Chive Puree »
• Polenta with Chives
• Thai Chicken Stew with Potato-Chive Dumplings
• Chive and Honey Corn Bread
• Lobster Pappardelle with Chive Butter
• Sautéed Zucchini with Chives
• Fusilli with Bacon and Chives

Plus: Recipe Ideas for Chives »

Fava Beans

• Artichoke Custards with Fava Bean Sauce
• Bulgur and Fava Bean Soup
• Spring Pea and Fava Bean Crostini
• Beer-Braised Chicken Stew with Fava Beans and Peas
• Charred Fava Bean Salad with Lemon and Tarragon »
• Lamb Chops with Fava Beans and Potato Gnocchi

Fennel

• Edamame, Celery and Fennel Salad with Candied Lemon »
• Braised Rabbit with Mustard and Fennel
• Bacon, Fennel and Apple Chutney
• Fennel Mussels with Piquillo Rouille
• Arugula-Fennel Salad
• Fennel Gratin with Crispy Bread Crumb Topping
• Zucchini-and-Fennel Soup

Plus: More Great Fennel Dishes »

Leeks

• Casserole-Baked Halibut with Leeks and Carrots
• Buttery Leeks with Thyme
• Leek Salad with Persimmons and Almonds »
• Fusilli with Creamed Leek and Spinach
• Grilled Baby Leeks with Romesco Sauce
• Yukon Gold Potato, Leek and Fromage Blanc Frittata
• Roasted Peppers with Leeks

Plus: More Leek Recipes »

Mangoes

• Coconut-Mango Frozen Yogurt
• Roasted Pork with Sticky Mango Glaze
• Carrot-Mango Lassi
• Poached Red Snapper with Papaya and Mango Sauce Vierge
• Curried Duck and Mango Sandwiches
• Mango Cheesecakes with Macadamia Shortbread Crust
• Thai Crab-and-Green-Mango Salad »

Plus: Healthy Fruit Desserts »

Morels

• Roast Beef Tenderloin with Morel Cream Sauce»
• Golden Mashed Potatoes with Morels and Baked Eggs
• Roasted Pork Belly with Asparagus, Morels and Peas
• Watercress Salad with Fried Morels
• Roasted Herb Chicken with Morels and Watercress Salad
• Cheese Grits with Morel Ragout

Plus: Spectacular Mushroom Dishes»

Peas

• Spring Peas with Mint
• Stir-Fried Red Rice with Sliced Sirloin Steak and Peas
• Classic Split Pea Soup
• Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs
• Green Pea Samosas (Hare Mutter Ki Samosa)
• Crunchy Vegetable Salad with Sautéed Peas and Radishes »

Plus: More Great Pea Recipes »

Pineapples

• Coconut Pudding with Pineapple and Candied Cashews
• Pork-and-Pineapple Fried Rice
• Spicy Pineapple Granita
• Roasted Pineapple and Avocado Salad
• Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa »
• Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Potatoes

• Potato Salad with Green Beans and Salsa Verde
• Potato Soup with Spicy Shrimp
• Salmon, Bacon and Potato Hash
• Roasted Garlic-Potato Gnocchi
• Herbed Potato Salad »
• Fresh-Chorizo-and-Potato Tacos
• Rosemary-Potato Focaccia Rolls

Plus: More Potato Dishes »

Rhubarb

• Deep Dish Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie »
• Alsatian Rhubarb Tart
• Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Shallot Compote
• Rhubarb Ketchup
• Sautéed Salmon with Rhubarb Marmalade
• Spiced Rhubarb Soup with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Tapioca and Rhubarb Parfait

Plus: Delicious Ideas for Rhubarb »

Spinach

• Spinach Bread Pudding with Lemon and Feta
• Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach
• Spinach Salad with Kimchi and Sesame
• Sweet-and-Sour Catalan Spinach »
• Spinach Soup with Horseradish Granité
• Indian Tofu Scramble with Spinach

Plus: More Recipes for Spinach »

Spring Vegetables

• Creamy Spring Onion Soup
• Garlic-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Spring Vegetables
• Spring Pea Falafel with Marinated Radishes and Minted Yogurt
• Spring Vegetable Soup »
• Spring Pea and Fava Bean Crostini
• Spring Salad with Baby Carrots
• Spring Stew of Veal and Carrots with White Asparagus

Watercress

• Cabbage, Watercress and Pine Nut Dumplings
• Watercress Salad with Verjus Vinaigrette
• Lao-Style Chicken Baguette Sandwiches with Watercress »
• Tofu-Watercress Salad with Thai Dressing
• Zucchini-and-Watercress Soup
• Sizzled Clams with Udon Noodles and Watercress

Plus: More Recipes for Watercress »

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