Feeling like it’s time to lighten things up in the kitchen? Spring is the perfect excuse to swap out those heavier comfort foods for something fresher and brighter. Whether you’re craving crisp salads, vibrant veggies, or something with a little zing, these dishes make eating lighter feel like a treat, not a chore. Trust me, you won’t even miss the extra calories!
Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
This strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing has strawberries, fresh spinach and romaine along with pickled onions.
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Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers
Elegant and charming, these Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread.
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto
Easy to make basil pesto pasta salad with bow tie pasta is a flavorful, colorful side that’s great for picnics or cookouts.
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Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone
This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Roasted Balsamic Asparagus And Mushrooms
Balsamic roasted asparagus and mushrooms is a great way to enjoy fresh produce. Roasting brings out so much flavor and it’s quick and EASY.
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Cheesy Chicken Mac
This Cheesy Chicken Mac is less like mac and cheese and more like a casserole with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach.
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Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
Oven Roasted Carrots are a healthy side to add to any meal. You won’t find them bland with this vinaigrette addition to the vegetables.
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Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette is a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes.
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Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter
Anchovies add so much flavor to Salmon with Garlic Butter. A company worthy dinner you can make in 15 minutes.
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Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata
This easy Lemon Chicken Piccata combines the extravagant flavors of lemon and caper. In less than 30 minutes, whip up a simple chicken dinner perfect for any season.
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Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops
Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. Great for a week night dinner but fancy enough for company.
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Greek Cucumber Salad With Lemon Dressing
Looking for a quick and flavorful salad recipe? Try our Greek Salad with refreshing cucumbers and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
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Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe
Baked lemon chicken recipe with dates is a no-fuss recipe that’s slightly sweet and tangy, with naturally sweet dates and caramelized lemons.
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Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp
This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy dinner.
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Parsley Pesto Pasta Salad With Walnuts
This easy parsley pesto pasta salad with walnuts is a great salad and incredibly simple to make for any occasion.
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Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins
Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
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30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach
Baby spinach leaves are mixed into this rich, creamy gruyere and cheddar macaroni and cheese before it’s baked to perfection for 30 minutes.
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Old Bay Shrimp Salad
This easy tossed shrimp salad recipe is made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise,lemon juice, fresh dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Serve cold.
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Slow Cooked Salmon with Citrus
Slow cooked salmon uses olive oil as a fail-safe way to have perfect salmon every time with lemons, oranges and hot pepper flakes.
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Zucchini Pasta Salad With Balsamic Vinegar
Pull out the spiralizer and make a refreshing Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinegar with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and zoodles.
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Savory Tofu Soup With Noodles And Vegetables
Learn how to make an easy tofu soup that’s comforting, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for any time of year!
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Strawberry Salad With Zesty Honey Mustard Dressing
My strawberry salad recipe features mandarin oranges, pistachios, cranberries, and crumbled feta paired with a zesty honey mustard dressing.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Introducing the most perfectly cooked and easy-to-prepare salmon you will ever eat. Dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Pasta Primavera Recipe (So Easy!)
Pasta Primavera is a delicious dinner made with lots of vegetables, a creamy sauce, savory herbs, parmesan cheese, and of course pasta!
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Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon
Spring salad recipe bursting with fresh vegetables like asparagus, edamame, sugar snap peas, arugula, radishes, and more—topped with easy roasted salmon.
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