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- Lisa Turner
- April 9, 2012
- 4:07 pm
- 86 comments
For us foodies, few things herald the coming of spring like the arrival of the season’s first vegetables. Asparagus, watercress, garden peas, fresh herbs–they emerge, tentative and wistful, tender and bright as our hopes after winter’s long slumber. More refined than squash and heavy root vegetables, with the irresistible blossom of youth, they inspire us toward all manner of flings.
We start the season by moving a table into the back yard, cover it with a colorful cloth and a Mason jar of fresh flowers, put on some lighthearted music and invite a handful of friends over for an impromptu spring feast. Or pack a festive picnic and take it on the road. Start with a roomy wicker basket, and load it up with easy-to-transport foods that celebrate spring: steamed asparagus with basil aioli for dipping, tangy watercress salads, boiled new potatoes tossed with fresh basil and olive oil. Round out your meal with whole-grain breads, organic cheeses, fresh fruit and a selection of festive beverages: sparkling water with pomegranate juice, iced herbal teas, apple cider or champagne are good choices.
Ready for a fling of your own? Celebrate the season with these easy-to-make dishes that highlight spring’s tender best.
Click on one of the following recipes or go through the slideshow to browse them all.
Spring Vegetables with Quinoa and Lemon-Mint Butter
Watercress Salad with Mango, Papaya, and Spiced Pecans
Asparagus, Watercress, and Chickpea Salad
Garden Pea and Sweet Corn Soup
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Lisa Turner
Lisa Turner is a food writer, intuitive eating coach, and nutrition consultant in Boulder, Colorado. In her consulting practice Lisa combines her training and degrees in nutrition, mind-body practices and Food Psychology, to help clients explore both what to eat and why they eat. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, visit InspiredEating.com. Lisa is also the developer of The Healthy Gourmet iPhone recipe app; for more information, visit TheHealthyGourmet.net.
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86 comments
+ add your ownSo very tasty and lovely, another Spring favourite are fiddleheads! Asparagus is one of my all time favourites!
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Ah, the bounty of spring. Thanks Lisa.
Asparagus is my favorite. Thanks
They all sound nice.
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These are great recipes! Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to more...
Asparagus, my favorite )
Asparagus!!!! Oh ya!
These sound just delicious!
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