32 tender spring Recipes

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

extra-virgin olive oil, scallions-white and tender green parts cut into 1-inch lengths, green tops thinly sliced, leeks, white and tender green parts only thinly sliced, fennel bulb, thinly sliced, onion, thinly sliced, salt and freshly ground white pepper, dry white wine, water, heavy cream, buttermilk, fresh goat cheese, 1/4 cup softened

honey, soy sauce, black pepper, chipotle chile in adobo, lime juice, olive oil, chicken tenders or 2 lbs sliced chicken breasts, wooden skewers , soaked in water, salt

tiny new potatoes , of uniform size (fingerlings, red potatoes, white potatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, sugar , a pinch, shelled young english peas, unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, green onions, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced

spring onion, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, persian , armenian, lemon, or english hothouse cucumbers, peeled, leaving alternating strips of peel, cut into bite-size pieces, garlic clove, finely grated, heirloom tomatoes, sliced, red tomatoes, cut into wedges, tomatoes, halved, fresh lime juice, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, chives, cut into 1 pieces, dill with tender stems and blossoms, cut into 1 pieces, fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems, fresh tarragon leaves

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes, enriched white rice, saffron thread, bay leaf, chicken broth (or stock), fresh spring thyme, chicken tenders, cut into thirds, salt, fresh ground pepper, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, chorizo sausage, casing removed and sliced on an angle, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp), green lipped mussels, cleaned, frozen peas, lemons , zested, flat leaf parsley, chopped, scallions, chopped, lemon wedge, crusty bread

cooked lobster meat , including 4 whole claws if available, unsalted butter, spring onions , including tender green parts, finely chopped, fresh thyme, minced, salt, fresh ground white pepper, white button mushrooms , brushed clean and thinly sliced, brandy, fresh lemon juice (to taste), all-purpose flour, lobster stock (you can also use shrimp stock, fish stock, or chicken stock, or prepared low-sodium chicken broth), half-and-half, sweet paprika, tabasco sauce, grated parmesan cheese

young tender corn, spring chicken, onion, finely chopped, bell pepper, chopped, tomato , small pieces, salt, sugar, black pepper, cooking oil, milk

chicken broth, white rice, lemon , zest of, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, chicken breast tenders, cut into large bite-size pieces, leeks , trimmed of tough tops and roots, dry white wine, frozen tender green peas, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

baguette slices (each about 1/4 in. thick), cut diagonally, roasted hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil, sliced almonds, tender lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry between two dish towels, edible flower petals such as rose or calendula, or pansy blossoms (optional), rinsed and drained, coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper

asparagus, water, vegetable broth, shallots, minced, fresh peas, shelled or 10 oz frozen peas, ground pepper, red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and diced (capsicum)

uncooked angel hair pasta, chili oil, chicken breast tenders, halved, low-sodium chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, low-sodium soy sauce, sliced green onions (about 4), fresh bean sprouts

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)

chicken tenders , strips cut into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, divided, kosher salt, divided, thyme, divided, garlic cloves, minced, mandarin oranges, drained (reserve 2 tbsp juice), prepared honey mustard dressing, baby spring greens, granny smith apples or 1 fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced

extra virgin olive oil, chopped scallions (white and tender parts; about 6 scallions), chopped onions, fresh peas in the pod, shelled, fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled, blanched, and peeled, diced zucchini, peperoncino (crushed red pepper), salt, shredded romaine leaves, shredded fresh mint leaves

asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 -inch lengths, leeks, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1 1/2 inches thick, scallions, cut into 1 1/2 -inch lengths, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, heavy cream, chopped dill, dried fettuccine, smoked ham , cut into 2-by-1/4-inch strips, freshly grated parmesan cheese

sour cream, mayonnaise, minced shallots, green onions, white and tender green part only, finely minced, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh dill, salt, garlic salt, fresh ground pepper, drops tabasco sauce, head of cabbage , outer leaves still attached, baby carrots , find them with tops still attached if you can, radish, curly kale or purple flowering kale leaf

frozen peas, fresh dill , tender stems and leaves, finely chopped (or 3 tbsp of dried dill weed), spring onions, diced, green bell pepper, seeded and diced, fresh pimiento, seeded and diced (or red bell pepper), olive oil, salt, water