144 spring only Recipes

olive oil, carrots, peeled, chopped, spring onions, bulbs only, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), spring garlic bulbs, 1-2 garlic scapes, or 2 regular garlic cloves, thinly sliced, kosher salt, low-sodium chicken broth, asparagus , sliced on a diagonal 1/2 thick, sugar snap peas , sliced on a diagonal 1/4 thick, shelled fresh peas (from about 2/3 lb pods), eggs, grated parmesan plus more for serving, torn fresh basil leaves, torn fresh mint leaves, more) fresh lemon juice

bacon, heads fresh broccoli, florets only, chopped celery, chopped green onions, seedless green grapes, seedless red grapes, raisins, blanched slivered almonds, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, white sugar

chopped leek (white portion only ), cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), olive oil, salt, pepper, sliced fresh mushrooms, shredded asiago cheese, eggs, egg substitute, fat-free milk, snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp dill weed, minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley flakes

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, leeks, washed and chopped (white and green tender parts only), diced celery, dried oregano, ground fennel (i use 1 tsp. fennel seed), salt, pepper, vegetable broth or 4 cups stock, cubed zucchini, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, shredded greens (such as swiss chard , kale, or spinach), green peas (fresh or frozen ), cut asparagus (2-inch pieces), fresh lemon juice or 1 dash cider vinegar, to taste, grated parmesan cheese

olive oil, leek stalk (light part only), sliced thin, fresh peas, blanched and drained, eggs, fresh mint, stems removed , torn into small pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ricotta salata, crumbled (or fresh ricotta or goat cheese)

fresh or 2 oz dried morel mushrooms (preferably small), fresh fava beans, shelled (2 cups), unsalted butter, softened, asparagus, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces, sugar snap peas, trimmed, scallions (white and pale green parts only), trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths, chopped fresh mint

leek (white portion only ), cut into 1/4-inch slices, carrot, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, chicken stock, new potatoes, quartered, fresh asparagus spears , cut into 1-inch pieces, chopped fresh rhubarb, sugar, salt, pepper, loosely packed fresh oregano, chopped hazelnuts, toasted, olive oil, minced garlic, salt

asparagus, unsalted butter, chopped leeks (white and pale-green parts only), all-purpose flour, whole milk, grated mild white cheddar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped artichoke hearts in water, drained, fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, grated lemon zest, crumbled fresh goat cheese, divided

ground chicken (about 3/4 cup), fresh breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, divided , plus more for garnish, garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced, chopped fresh chives, egg, whisked to blend, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4 rounds, low-salt chicken broth, ditalini or other small pasta, peeled carrots, baby spinach, chopped fresh basil

ground chicken (about 3/4 cup), fresh breadcrumb, grated parmesan cheese, divided , plus more for garnish, garlic cloves, 2 minced, 2 thinly sliced, fresh chives, chopped, egg, whisked to blend, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, leek, white and pale-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, low sodium chicken broth, ditalini or 3/4 cup other small shell pasta, peeled carrot, cut in 1/2-inch rounds, baby spinach, fresh basil, chopped

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

macaroni, olive oil, sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced carrots, sliced celery, frozen peas, frozen edamame or double-shelled fava beans, white beans, drained and rinsed, qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, purchased or homemade pesto, shredded parmesan cheese

leeks, medium, white & pale green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half moons, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, water, sugar snap peas , cut into 1-inch pieces, dijon mustard, butter, unsalted, mined fresh herb , whatever you have handy

skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, sea salt (start low and adjust to taste), white pepper (start low and adjust to taste), lemon pepper (i use tones seafood seasoning, which is much like ) or 1/2 tsp lime pepper (i use tones seafood seasoning, which is much like ), garlic powder, dried thyme, dried marjoram, dried basil, light olive oil, fresh lemon juice (have more on hand to adjust flavor at the end), celery, finely diced, chopped fresh parsley, leaves only, green onion, whites and greens, sliced thinly, chopped walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans, mayonnaise (no substitutes)

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, lightly crushed, sliced leek, white and pale green parts only, diced celery, chicken stock mixed with 2 1/4 cups water, heavy cream, shelled english peas (about 4 1/2 lb unshelled), coarsely chopped fresh italian flat-leaf parsley, minced fresh thyme leaves, powdered ascorbic acid (1 tablet vitamin cup crushed), sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, creme fraiche , basil oil, finely sliced fresh chives, or prosciutto bits, optional

chicken or well flavored vegetable stock, flour, leeks , sliced crosswise, white part only, celery , sliced crosswise, inner stems only, fresh green peas, sugar, salt and white pepper to taste, head romaine , inner leaves, shredded, white bread, 1/4 inch diced, butter or vegetable oil, for frying

baby carrots (about 3 bunches) tops removed , scrubbed, fresh peas or frozen, thawed, olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, shallots, thinly sliced, leek, white part only, halved, thinly sliced, scant ) saffron threads, fresh morel mushrooms, chopped fresh thyme, dry white wine, vegetable broth, whipping cream, asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds, baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz)

water, new potatoes, salt, shelled early spring peas or two 10-oz packages frozen baby peas, unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise, chopped mint, chopped chives, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, watercress , large stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (2 cups)