After being out of town for a week last month then spending a week in the hospital, I feel like winter just magically disappeared. Literally, we came home from the hospital and it was warm and sunny. Everett even asked where all the snow was. After the season of sickness that we’ve had, I’ll gladly take an early spring this year. We all need the sunshine around here!
The early Spring months of the past I’ve mainly loaded up on artichokes and asparagus like in these recipes: Spinach Artichoke Pizza, Fava Bean and Asparagus Orzo Pasta, Chicken and Asparagus Gratin, Asparagus and Sun Dried Cherry Risotto, and Quinoa with Asparagus and a Fried Egg. This year, I’ll branch out a little and embrace some of the other foods on the list so stay tuned!
Artichokes
Kale Artichoke Dip with Greek Yogurt
White Bean Artichoke Rosemary Dip
Stuffed Artichokes with Thai Shrimp Salad by Foodie Crush
Quinoa Stuffed Artichokes by Simple Bites
Asparagus
Asparagus Goat Cheese Sauce over Gnocchi
Asparagus and Sun Dried Cherry Risotto
Quinoa with Asparagus and a Fried Egg
Spring Panzanella Salad with Asparagus and Peas by Two Peas and Their Pod
Roasted Asparagus with Pistachio Mint Pesto by Floating Kitchen
Quick Pickled Asparagus by Project Domestication
Avocado
Honey Lime Avocado Salad Dressing
Avocado and Goat Cheese Picnic Sandwiches
Bacon and Avocado Eggs Benedict
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Pesto Salad Sandwich by Two Peas and Their Pod
Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken
Cheesy Baked Quinoa with Chicken and Veggies
Brussels Sprouts
Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Mushroom and Brussels Sprout Hash
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Cauliflower
Cauliflower Couscous Greek Salad (pictured above)
Quinoa Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
French Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Celery Root
Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Celery Root Potato Au Gratin by Cafe Johnsonia
Chicory
Chicory Soup with Barley and Lemon by Letty’s Kitchen
Greens
Kale Caesar Salad (pictured above)
Kale and Coconut Chicken Salad
Chopped Salad with Tomato, Avocado and Pear
Garlicky Swiss Chard with Chickpeas by Foodie Crush
Escarole with White Beans by Letty’s Kitchen
Kiwi
Carrot Mango Kiwi Smoothie by Kitchen Confidante
Kiwi Lime Mojito by Kitchen Confidante
Coconut Kiwi Banana Smoothie Bowl by Flavor the Moments
Leeks
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese and Leeks
Leek and Mushroom Bake with Polenta Crust by Simple Bites
Bacon Leek Dip by Kitchen Confidante
Dirty Rice with Collards and Leeks by Letty’s Kitchen
Cheesy Brussels Sprout and Leek Dip by Flavor the Moments
Potato and Leek Soup with Kale by Mountain Mama Cooks
Lemon
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (pictured above)
Lemon Beignets with Strawberry Vanilla Sauce
Lime
Key Lime Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Honey Lime Avocado Salad Dressing
Jicama Fruit Salad with Cilantro and Lime by Letty’s Kitchen
Winter Fruit Salad with Coconut Key Lime Poppyseed Dressing by Flavor the Moments
Cilantro Lime Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps by Mountain Mama Cooks
Lime and Graham Cracker Ice Cream by Naive Cook Cooks
Coconut Lime Rice with Tofu by Simple Bites
Black Bean and Farro Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette by Simple Bites
Mushrooms
Sweet Potato and Mushroom Hash
Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie with Asparagus Mushrooms and Leeks by Cafe Johnsonia
Roasted Mushroom Beef Stroganoff by Foodie Crush
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Spinach and Mushrooms by Two Peas and Their Pod
Creamy Mushroom Chestnut Bisque by Floating Kitchen
Mushroom Ragu with Cheesy Polenta by Completely Delicious
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Spinach by Well Plated
Oranges
Chicken and Chickpea Tacos with Citrus and Avocado (pictured above)
Butternut Squash Carrot and Orange Soup
Farro Salad with Blood Oranges, Kumquats, and Beets
Winter Chopped Salad with Pears, Avocado and Kumquats (the best winter salad there is!)
Parsnips
Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Shepherd’s Pie with Parsnip Topping by My Man’s Belly
Caramelized Pear and Parsnip Soup by Cafe Johnsonia
Root Vegetable Mash by Mountain Mama Cooks
Maple Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Fries by Flavor the Moments
Peas
Fresh Pea Carbonara Pasta (pictured above)
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Peas
Easy Sautéed Spring Vegetables
Israeli Couscous with Pesto and Spring Veggies
Radishes
Farro Pesto Salad with Edamame and Radishes
Radishes with Vegan Coconut Butter by Cafe Johnsonia
And if you’re new to our seasonal eating extravaganza. Here are the deets:
The above image is to save to your computer desktop as a lovely reminder of what produce is fresh to eat this month. What’s in season not only tastes better but is better for the budget and the environment as it doesn’t have to travel as far to get to your local grocer. The below image is to save on your phone just as a pretty screensaver. If you make seasonal recipes using any of the ingredients from the produce list above, please share them on instagram with the hashtag #eatseasonal so we can all be inspired by one another!
Wow Becky. It does appear that spring has sprung–even up here in the mountains the snow is rapidly melting! Thanks for all the seasonal link love–love you for it!
Glad to hear you’re enjoying some early spring up in the mountains too! I know I’ve needed the sunshine!
Hey Becky! This is amazing! I found you through Cookin’ Canuck’s website and love this #EatSeasonal concept. We are Americans living overseas in the UK for the time being (My husband is military) and I love cooking seasonally. I’m a BIG Pinterest person and having a hard time “Pinning” March Season Eats. I’d like to create a folder for it but can’t find anywhere on this page to ‘pin in’. Can you help please? Thanks! Cindy
Hi Cindy! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Do you have a pinterest button on your browser? If not, you can download it on your pinterest account then you can pin from any website even if they don’t have pinterest buttons. Hope that helps and enjoy your time abroad!!