20 Fun New Ways to Cook with Fruits and Veggies This Spring
One of our favorite parts about spring (in addition to changing our wardrobe and drinking iced coffee instead of hot) is seeing the new offerings at the farmers’ market. So we’ve compiled a list of exactly how to cook these delicious, in-season fruits and veggies.
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Green Pizza with Pesto, Feta, Artichokes and Broccoli
We’ll forgive the rectangular slices because this looks so darn good.
Savory Ramp and Cheddar Muffins
FYI, ramps are wild onions that taste like a cross between onions and garlic.
Creamy Vegan Nettles Soup with Kale and Cauliflower
Nettles—a term for about 40 plants from the Urtica genus—are rarely found in home kitchens. But if you’re willing to give them a try, they’re super flavorful and incredibly healthy.
Strawberry Salsa
Serve this delicious mix with tortilla chips or scoop a healthy amount on top of a salad.
Cherry-Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Just when we thought chocolate-chip cookies couldn’t get any better.
Balsamic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Tip: This tastes 100 percent better eaten outside.
Turnip Fries
You say “potato,” we say “what about turnips?”
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Polenta-Stuffed Morels
The creaminess of the polenta is the perfect match for the meatiness of the mushrooms.
Kumquat Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake
Tastes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Spring Leek Soup with Gruyere Toasts
If for nothing else, do it for the cheese.