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12 of Our Favorite Spring Recipes to Make This April

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Updated April 10, 2018
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Spring Chickpea Salad with Avocado Hummus

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Between the green hummus, the whole chickpeas, and flavors like rosemary and chipotle chile, this unique recipe will wow dinner party guests.

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Matzoh Balls in Brodo

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Upgrade your Passover—or even just your regular weeknight dinner—by putting an Italian spin on traditional matzoh balls. These ones are made with ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Fresh Asparagus Pesto

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Swap basil for asparagus in this spring-forward pesto, and use as a sauce on pasta, a dip for crudité, or a drizzle on some crostinis.

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Triple-Cheese Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

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Take advantage of early apricots with this part-crunchy, part-creamy, all-delicious cheesecake.

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Roman Fried Artichokes

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Before making Andrew Zimmern’s extra crispy, double-fried artichokes, beware that they’re highly addictive.

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Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb-Shallot Compote

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Rhubarb is often used in springtime desserts, but this entree utilizes the tart vegetable for a savory sauce.

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Spring Vegetable Stew

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Think of this as everything-but-the-kitchen-sink but for stew. And if you can’t find a certain vegetable, don’t sweat it—just swap in whatever’s available and fresh.

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Roasted Herb Chicken with Morels and Watercress Salad

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Add a springtime twist to classic roast chicken by adding sautéed morel mushrooms to the plate.

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Spring Peas with Mint

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A simple yet flavorful way to make use of spring peas.

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Lamb Chops with Fava Beans and Potato Gnocchi

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This is the perfect recipe for a stay-at-home date night, since it has protein, veggies, and carbs all-in-one.

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Potato Salad with Radishes and Sweet Pickle Relish

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Brian Perrone, the chef and owner of Slows Bar BQ in Detroit, jazzes up a classic potato salad with these springy ingredients.

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Strawberry-and-Wild-Fennel Compote with Pound Cake

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A light dessert that also doubles as a great weekend breakfast for those moments where you just want to treat yourself.

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1 of 12 Spring Chickpea Salad with Avocado Hummus
2 of 12 Matzoh Balls in Brodo
3 of 12 Fresh Asparagus Pesto
4 of 12 Triple-Cheese Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust
5 of 12 Roman Fried Artichokes
6 of 12 Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb-Shallot Compote
7 of 12 Spring Vegetable Stew
8 of 12 Roasted Herb Chicken with Morels and Watercress Salad
9 of 12 Spring Peas with Mint
10 of 12 Lamb Chops with Fava Beans and Potato Gnocchi
11 of 12 Potato Salad with Radishes and Sweet Pickle Relish
12 of 12 Strawberry-and-Wild-Fennel Compote with Pound Cake

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