27 quick and spring Recipes

unsalted butter, onion, finely chopped, sliced mushrooms, orzo pasta, sliced baby carrots, green peas, chicken broth or 32 oz vegetable broth, grated parmesan cheese (plus more for table ), chopped parsley, salt, fresh ground black pepper

pillsbury supreme double chocolate brownie, quick-cooking rolled oats, chopped walnuts (optional), butter, melted, cherry pie filling, vanilla ice cream, fresh mint springs (optional)

quick long-grain -and-wild rice mix, white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked, chopped celery (about 1 large rib), nonfat mayonnaise, nonfat sour cream, chopped onion, lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, ground pepper, lettuce leaves, chopped unsalted cashews

fresh washed baby salad greens or a spring mix, sliced fresh strawberries or seedless grapes halved. you may also like mandrin oranges., julienned carrots or grated carrots, sugar glazed pecans , walnuts or almonds, dressing, mayonnaise, champagne vinegar (or left over white wine), sugar, canola or vegetable oil, pure maple syrup, salt, whisk together or shake in a jar to emulsify., nuts , i usually make at least a cup and a half because of all the munching that goes on before the meal or by my husband, anytime!), candied nuts, pecans , almonds or walnuts or a mix, sugar, water, cinnamon or nutmeg (optional), place all ingredients in a heavy or iron skillet and cook over medium heat until the water evaporates and the nuts have a sugary appearance. pour onto a greased baking sheet and separate nuts quickly with a couple of forks. cool. store (yeah, right!) covered in the fridge or freeze.