30 Fast and Fresh Spring Dinners

Our spring recipes highlight the flavors of vegetables, citrus, fresh herbs and more.

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Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

Don't be afraid to try this Italian classic at home! Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs and lemony flavor.Chicken and Asparagus Risotto

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Spring Scampi with Chives

These garlicky, lemony shrimp come together in just 15 minutes for a speedy weeknight dinner. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the luscious butter sauce.Spring Scampi with Chives

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Garden Veggie Linguine with Cilantro Pesto

You can customize this linguine recipe by substituting other in-season vegetables and herbs, such as asparagus, snap peas, spinach or mustard greens, tarragon and basil.Garden Veggie Linguine with Cilantro Pesto

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Lemon-Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado adds luscious richness to this bright, citrusy chicken salad. Be sure to toss the ingredients gently so the avocado doesn't blend in completely.Lemon-Avocado Chicken Salad

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Spring Revival Couscous Salad with Filet Mignon

Lean and tender steaks crown a bright, lemony salad made with asparagus, peas and couscous. The recipe comes from chef Michael Ollier, of Certified Angus Beef in Wooster, Ohio. He calls for generous 8-ounce steaks; for budget or dietary reasons, you may want to use a more modest 4-ounce steak. Just reduce the grilling time accordingly.Spring Revival Couscous Salad with Filet Mignon

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Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

This quick and easy recipe from a Southgate, Michigan reader starts with a package of rice pilaf mix. You can have this main dish on the table in about 30 minutes.Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

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Spring Pork and Noodles

Seasonal veggies, pork and soy sauce dressing flavor this bright-tasting chilled noodle dish. Make this easy main dish ahead of time so it's ready for a light weekday dinner.Spring Pork and Noodles

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Kimchi Fried Rice

Wisconsin blogger Alice Choi (Hip Foodie Mom) says this weeknight-easy recipe is the perfect gateway into cooking Korean at home. All the ingredients can be found at a large urban supermarket, or at Asian grocery stores.Kimchi Fried Rice

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Pork Chops with Curried Plum Glaze and Grilled Plums

This fruity spin on barbecued pork chops is special enough for company but ready in less than 45 minutes. For a complete meal, pair the recipe with a rice salad or simple steamed green beans or broccoli.Pork Chops with Curried Plum Glaze and Grilled Plums

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Lemon-Basil Pasta

Lemon, basil and olive oil form a pestolike sauce to complement the linguine and kidney beans. From start to finish, this five-ingredient dinner takes only 25 minutes.Lemon-Basil Pasta

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Easy Spring Gravy

We created this ready-in-10 gravy to jazz up purchased deli-roasted chicken. Add steamed veggies and mashed potatoes, and you have dinner!Easy Spring Gravy

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

All the traditional Waldorf ingredients are here: apple, grapes, walnuts, celery and mayo. This is a great choice to pack for weekday lunches.Waldorf Chicken Salad

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Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad Bowl

Use a wok or skillet to stir-fry sirloin steak strips and broccoli. Combine with salad greens, chopped sweet pepper and bottled ginger vinaigrette salad dressing for a meal that's on the table in 20 minutes.Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad Bowl

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Cheesy Chicken-Broccoli Crepe Bake

Crepes meet casserole in a family-friendly recipe that starts with rotisserie chicken; if you sub purchased crepes (or make our whole wheat ones ahead), it's quick enough for a weeknight.Cheesy Chicken-Broccoli Crepe Bake

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Spring Pasta with Morels, Ramps and Peas

Toss linguini with a rich sauce of morels, ramps (or leeks), peas, ham and cream. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if you like.Can't find morels? Substitute the same amount of stemmed shiitake, cremini and/or button mushrooms in the recipe. Or check online for dried morels.Spring Pasta with Morels, Ramps and Peas

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Greek Spinach-Pasta Salad with Feta and Beans

Mix baby spinach, canned Great Northern beans, crumbled feta, snipped dried tomatoes, fresh lemon thyme and other spices with cavatappi or farfalle noodles for this easy pasta salad.Greek Spinach-Pasta Salad with Feta and Beans

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Chicken Banh Mi

Layer rotisserie chicken with crisp veggies, mayo and zippy sesame dressing on a soft roll for this easy version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich.Chicken Banh Mi

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

This roasted meal will remind you how easy it is to cook a whole chicken. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots make this a one-pan meal.Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

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Sunday Beef Rib Roast

Baby carrots, small red potatoes, baby spinach and butterbeans surround a rib roast cooked with zesty Herb-Bacon topper.Sunday Beef Rib Roast

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Mediterranean-Style Snapper

Top fresh snapper fillets or other firm-flesh white fish with an easy tomato-olive mixture and crumbled feta cheese. Serve with rice, pasta or couscous.Mediterranean-Style Snapper

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Asparagus-Leek Risotto

Leeks, oven-roasted asparagus and lemon peel add flavor and pretty spring color to creamy risotto.Asparagus-Leek Risotto

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Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

Combine artichoke hearts, spinach and tomatoes with bow tie pasta and chopped cooked chicken for a rich, creamy casserole.Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

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Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

Chicken, potatoes and veggies cook together for a nutritious dinner that's missing only one ingredient-a bottle of white wine.Tender-Crisp Spring Braise

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Goat Cheese and Spinach Tart

Goat cheese gives this tart a fine, velvety texture. The recipe comes from Judy Schad at Indiana's Capriole Farmstead Goat Cheeses.Goat Cheese and Spinach Tart

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Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini

Team basil-seasoned chicken breasts with fresh zucchini and seasoned orzo for a fast and flavorful dinner.Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini

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The Stone Barn's The Modena

Marinated chicken, sweet onion, mushrooms, snap peas and feta top an oiled crust in this recipe from the Stone Barn in Nelson, Wisconsin. "The flavors, accented by feta and balsamic vinegar, blend for a creamy, tangy taste," says Stone Barn owner Pam Taylor. "The vegetables add a crisp, element."The Stone Barn's The Modena

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Greek Chicken Salad

Toss this salad together in just 15 minutes using deli-roasted chicken, a package of spring mix salad greens, chopped veggies and bottled Greek salad dressing. Leftovers? Tuck them into a pita for lunch the next day.Greek Chicken Salad

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Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice

Carrots, sugar snap peas and fresh ginger give crunch and flavor to this quick and easy Asian-inspired recipe.Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice

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Potato Chips Meet Fish

How do you get your family to eat fish? By serving them tilapia coated with potato chips, herbs and honey-mustard dressing. "Quick, easy and and very good!" writes one of our website reviewers.Potato Chips Meet Fish

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Mushroom, Asparagus, and Tofu Quiches

Tofu and soy cheese boost the protein in these mini vegetable-and-egg casseroles.Mushroom, Asparagus, and Tofu Quiches

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