104 baby spring vegetables Recipes

fresh fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 lb total), trimmed, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 tbsp chopped fronds reserved, baby carrots (from about 4 bunches), trimmed, peeled, turnips, peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), red-skinned new potatoes, halved, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, garlic cloves, chopped, paprika, saffron threads, crushed, salt, onion, chopped, tomatoes, chopped , seeds and juices reserved, arborio rice or medium-grain rice, vegetable broth, water, dry white wine, asparagus, trimmed , cut into 1-inch pieces, drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

grape tomatoes, evoo (extra-virgin olive oil), plus more for drizzling, salt and pepper, crusty bread (1-inch thick ), garlic, asparagus , sliced on an angle into 1-inch pieces, scallions , sliced on an angle into 1-inch pieces, green beans , sliced on an angle into thirds, baby spinach, coarsely chopped, chicken or vegetable broth, frozen peas, thawed, chopped, fresh parsley, grated lemon peel, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

zest and juice from 1 lemon plus more juice for seasoning, baby artichokes , 6 globe artichokes, or 1 lb frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup), or 1 cup frozen edamame (soybeans), thawed, kosher salt, asparagus (about 1 large bunch), cut on a diagonal into 2 pieces, extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling, unsalted butter, red onion, finely chopped, freshly ground black pepper, sliced fresh mint leaves

trimmed baby carrots, peeled, asparagus, trimmed, cut into 4-inch lengths, fennel bulb, thinly sliced, sugar snap peas , stringed, olive oil, chopped fresh tarragon

fiddleheads,* cleaned (procedure follows), baby pattypan squash,* trimmed, baby carrots, trimmed, shelled fresh peas, unsalted butter, pearl onions , blanched in boiling water for 1 minute, peeled, and trimmed, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, chicken broth, fresh morels,* washed well, patted dry, and trimmed, minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh mint leaves, garlic clove, minced

carrots , halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, salt and pepper, frozen pearl onions, thawed, asparagus, trimmed , cut into 2-inch pieces, green beans, trimmed , cut into 2-inch pieces, sugar snap peas, trimmed, frozen baby lima beans, thawed, unsalted butter, frozen petite peas, thawed, artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed , quartered lengthwise, chopped fresh tarragon, lemon juice (from 1 large lemon), salt and pepper

shelled fresh (or frozen, thawed) fava beans or peas (from about 2 lb pods), kosher salt, distilled white vinegar, eggs, low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, divided, chanterelles or crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, halved or quartered if large, olive oil, leeks, whites and pale greens only, chopped, fennel bulb, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, flat-leaf spinach, trimmed , leaves torn, creme fraiche or sour cream, grated pecorino or parmesan (about 3 oz) plus more for shaving, chopped fresh chives plus more for serving, freshly ground black pepper

lamb shanks, all purpose flour, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped onions (about 2 medium), chopped peeled carrots, chopped celery, garlic cloves, minced, generous ) tomato paste, low-salt chicken broth, sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine, fresh italian parsley sprigs, chopped fresh thyme, bay leaves, chopped fresh mint, grated lemon peel, minced fresh green garlic or 1 garlic clove, minced, unpeeled 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-inch baby red potatoes or baby yukon gold potatoes, slender baby carrots, trimmed, peeled, sugar snap peas , strings removed, butter, fresh pea tendrils

fresh parsley sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh rosemary sprigs, turkish bay leaves or 1 california bay leaf, whole black peppercorns, boneless lamb shoulder , trimmed of excess fat, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, dry white wine, beef stock or broth, salt, black pepper, pearl onions, baby turnips, trimmed and halved lengthwise if large, baby carrots, peeled, trimmed , and halved lengthwise if large, baby zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise, sugar snap peas, trimmed, unsalted butter, softened, all-purpose flour

leg of lamb, bone-in (about 4 lbs.), salt and pepper, fresh rosemary, divided, garlic cloves, unpeeled, red potato, halved, baby carrots, baby leeks , root ends trimmed (use white and some of the green parts), zucchini (baby ), all-purpose flour, red wine, brown stock (can sub chicken broth with a little kitchen bouquet or browning sauce added)

extra-virgin olive oil, red onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and slivered lengthwise, haricots verts or other green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed, and any strings pulled off (see notes), baby carrots (1/2 in. wide at top), tops trimmed off , and scrubbed, or baby-cut carrots, shelled fresh peas (from 1 lb. in shell ), meyer or regular lemon juice, plain yogurt, dijon mustard, fine sea or regular salt, fresh-ground black pepper, mache (4 oz.), rinsed and crisped

garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise, olive oil, baby arugula or baby spinach, salt, garlic cloves, chopped fresh oregano, grated fresh lemon zest, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless leg of lamb , trimmed of fat on both sides and butterflied (from an 8-lb lamb leg on the bone; see cooks notes, red onions, peeled and root ends trimmed, but left intact, red potatoes, carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, divided, salt, freshly ground black pepper, asparagus, ends trimmed and stalks cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, pan drippings from lamb, dry white wine, chicken stock or reduced-sodium broth, cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water, salt, freshly ground black pepper

spray vegetable oil , preferabbly olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, mushrooms, thinly sliced, vegetable broth, tiny new potatoes, quartered, baby carrots , scrubbed, 1 inch pieces, salt (or more ), fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, chili flakes (or less ), shaved parmesan cheese (optional)

dry quinoa, vegetable oil, fennel, finely chopped, leek (1/4 cup), white and pale green parts finely chopped, garlic (1 tbsp.), chopped, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, frozen peas, tomatoes (1/2 cup), chopped, tumeric, smoked paprika, salt, baby arugula leaves, chopped kalamata olives (about 12 olives), olive oil, fresh basil leaves for garnish

vegetable broth, garlic, peeled, fresh ginger, coriander, cumin, eggplant (or 2 japanese s), cut into 1/2-inch slices, tomato paste, baby carrots, cauliflower florets, zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch slices, sliced radishes, oyster mushrooms , bottom ends of stems trimmed (or button mushrooms, quartered), frozen pearl onions, tomatoes, garlic, peeled and minced, extra-virgin olive oil, garam masala spice (found in supermarkets), roughly chopped mustard greens, cooked whole-wheat couscous

white bread, cubed, low-fat swiss cheese, shredded, reduced-calorie margarine, baby carrots, sliced, mushroom, sliced, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, tomato, chopped, asparagus tips, table salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste), fat free egg substitute, skim milk

penne pasta (7 oz.) or 2 cups mostaccioli pasta (7 oz.), fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, baby carrots , quartered lengthwise, frozen baby sweet peas, cubed cooked chicken, lemon yogurt (yoplait fat free lemon burst yogurt), mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing, chopped fresh chives, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), garlic, minced

red-skinned potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges, baby carrots, peeled , cut lengthwise in half, asparagus, trimmed , cut into 2-inch pieces, sugar snap peas, trimmed, low-fat (97% fat-free ) smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then into 2-inch-long by 1/2-inch-wide pieces, shallot vinaigrette, fresh baby spinach