A Taste of Spring
Spring has finally sprung, and after such a long, snowy winter, we welcome it with open arms!
We might still get a few snowflakes, but the days are getting longer, which means more sunlight, more warmth, and more colour.
What better way to kick off the new season than with crisp vegetables, zesty salads, and vitamin-packed dishes? It’s like a preview of summer! Here are our favourite spring-inspired recipes to brighten up your days—and your plates.
Buon appetito!
As we wait for the abbondanza of the warmer seasons, and while lettuce prices are still going through the roof and we’ve had enough of boiled veggies, we suggest you turn your attention to the glorious root vegetables. They once again have our back in this surprisingly fresh, versatile, and colourful salad. It’s perfect as a side, but also shines bright as a base for a full meal. Just add tuna, beans, or any other protein and call it a day!
Welcome Spring and asparagus season with this simple lemon and herb asparagus recipe. It’s made better by a couple of key ingredients: fresh asparagus & herbs, parmesan shavings, pine nuts, lemon zest and extra virgin olive oil. Serve with fish or grilled meat.
Prosciutto Cotto and Asparagus Crespelle
The timeless ham-cheese-asparagus trio gives irresistible charm to these crespelle, thin Italian crêpes, generally served up with an infinite variety of savoury garnishes. Whip up this dish for your next springtime brunch, lunch, or dinner, and watch everyone come together!
Asparagus Mimosa with Tonnato Sauce
We’re taking this iconic spring veg and pairing it with delicate quails’ eggs (chicken eggs work too!) and a rich, vibrant tonnato mayo. This recipe is quick and easy to make, but there’s a certain je-ne-sais-quoi that makes you want to put on your glad rags and use the good china.
When the first vegetables of the season make their way onto our plates, it’s like finally opening the door to a world of delicious freshness. Knowing what our winters are like, it’s safe to say we fully deserve to let a bit of sunshine in! To conjure all that invigorating green energy, we created a peppy, zesty pasta dish that comes together in no time—and in a single pot!
Here’s something I tell people all the time: don’t be afraid of risotto, it’s much easier than you think. This spring recipe is vegan, inexpensive, and can be made rather quickly. It’s a great way to discover risotto for a special occasion and make it a chic, yet accessible dinner.
Spicy Italian Sausage Asparagus Risotto
A weeknight risotto. Make it when asparagus is in season; otherwise you can easily replace with mushrooms. Contrary to what you might think, this risotto is easy to make and far from heavy. You can choose classic or spicy Italian sausages.
A seasonal dish where the star of the recipe can be bought locally! The fragrant saffron makes it luxurious, but you don’t have to add much — a little goes a long way. Luxury meets seasonality.
Fusilli primavera literally translated into “Spring Fusilli” and is the quintessential traditional Italian recipe to make in spring. It contains fresh vegetables such as asparagus and peas and many herbs. The pangrattato with the addition of lemon zest adds brightness and crunch. With so many flavours, there’s no need to add cheese which makes this recipe 100% vegan.
Roasted Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms
This is an easy recipe that is full of flavour, thanks to the floral taste of olive oil and the sweet notes of the balsamic vinegar. Celebrate spring vegetables like asparagus and mushrooms or change them up for some of your favourites if you want. You can roast these in the oven or even grill them on the barbecue for a perfect side dish.
