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    20 Spring Dinners So Good, You’ll Forget Winter Ever Happened

    Published: Apr 14, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You have to try these spring dinners — they’re honestly next-level. Everything is super fresh, light, and packed with flavor, like a total reset after all those heavy winter meals. Think crisp veggies, juicy grilled everything, and bright herbs that make each bite feel like sunshine. Trust me, you’re gonna forget winter was even a thing.

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Italian Sausage

    Three stuffed bell peppers, inspired by classic 1980s recipes, two red and one orange, filled with rice and topped with shredded cheese and chopped fresh herbs, served on a light-colored plate.
    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Italian Sausage. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic are cooked in the slow cooker for a low-effort weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Italian Sausage

    Chicken In Puff Pastry With Mustard Cream Sauce

    A golden-brown pastry square topped with creamy white sauce and cracked black pepper, served on a dark plate—perfect for easy meals.
    Chicken In Puff Pastry With Mustard Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

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    Impress your family and friends with this elegant chicken in puff pastry, drizzled with a creamy mustard sauce that adds rich flavor to this easy-to-make dish.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken In Puff Pastry With Mustard Cream Sauce

    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    A serving of king ranch casserole with some avocados.
    Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy King Ranch Casserole is packed with shredded chicken, peppers, Rotel tomatoes, and a rich homemade sauce. No canned soups!
    Get the Recipe: Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    Skillet Dinner With Chicken Broccoli And Rice

    A skillet of chicken rice and broccoli casserole.
    Skillet Dinner With Chicken Broccoli And Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli has tender chicken, a homemade sauce and a crispy Ritz topping for a one-pan, easy to make skillet dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Skillet Dinner With Chicken Broccoli And Rice

    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara.
    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    Tender And Juicy Apricot Chicken Recipe

    A plate of apricot chicken on a bed of rice.
    Tender And Juicy Apricot Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apricot Dijon Chicken is a quick dinner you can prep in just 10 minutes that comes out tender and juicy every time.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Apricot Chicken Recipe

    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    A casserole dish with chicken casserole and a wooden spoon.
    Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, loaded with cheese, and chunks of tender chicken, this Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is topped with crispy cornflakes.
    Get the Recipe: Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes

    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Pork removed from a skewer on a platter.
    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh take on classic Pork Kabobs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots

    Ranch chicken on a sheet pan with carrots and potaotes.
    Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Ranch Recipe with Carrots and Potatoes is an easy, healthy weeknight sheet pan dinner you can prepare in 10 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots

    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto

    A platter of sliced pork tenderloin with a knife.
    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a special occasion, holiday meal, or whenever you are looking to impress your dinner guests.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Figs And Prosciutto

    Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    BBQ pork chops with peach sauce on a plate.
    Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This naturally sweet barbecue sauce can be made with fresh or frozen peaches and it adds a ton of flavor to tender grilled pork chops.
    Get the Recipe: Bbq Pork Chops With Peach Barbecue Sauce

    Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Two chicken breasts sliced on a cutting board.
    Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Stuffed Chicken Breasts are filled with Boursin cheese and topped with fresh basil and crispy prosciutto for a deliciously easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

    A slice of a chicken breast with a fork.
    Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon Garlic Chicken is an easy oven baked chicken dinner you can put together in 20 minutes or less. Lots of flavor for a weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Tender And Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon of tuna casserole.
    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy, nostalgic tuna noodle casserole recipe skips the canned soup and includes a crunchy potato chip topping for a dinner everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

    A platter of crispy Buffalo shrimp.
    Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    A plate of sliced pork tenderloin on rice with pineapple salsa.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

    A plate of rice covered with poppy seed chicken.
    Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken poppy seed casserole made with a homemade creamy filling and a crispy poppy seed cracker topping is great for a potluck or weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole (No Rice)

    Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

    A white rectangular dish contains cooked chicken breasts covered in a creamy herb sauce. The dish, showcasing one of our cherished family recipes, is garnished with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme sprigs. A wooden spoon rests on the side, and the dish is set on a rustic wooden surface with a cloth underneath.
    Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Easy to make Marry Me Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe has a rich & creamy gravy with sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens With Rich Creamy Sauce

    Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

    A skillet of salmon fillets with a spatula and a lemon.
    Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Anchovies add so much flavor to Salmon with Garlic Butter. A company worthy dinner you can make in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

    Vegetable Risotto (Quick And Easy)

    Vegetable Risotto (Quick And Easy). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    A light and comforting vegetarian meal that you can have ready in no time! Vegetable Risotto is perfect for those warmer spring evenings!
    Get the Recipe: Vegetable Risotto (Quick And Easy)

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