4,384 sprig recipes

Rhubarb and pineapple pie pairs tart spring rhubarb with sweet juicy pineapple under a double crust. The unexpected tropical combination balances each fruit's character into something distinctive.

Marinated asparagus steams fresh spears, then chills them in a bright orange and lemon vinaigrette with cayenne. A make-ahead spring side dish with citrusy tang and a hint of warmth.

Cheesy asparagus Boboli pizza tops a pre-baked crust with cooked asparagus and a souffle-light mayo, Parmesan, and egg-white topping that puffs golden in the oven. A 25-minute spring appetizer pizza.

Scalloped rhubarb baked with buttered bread crumbs and sugar until the rhubarb is tender and the top is golden. A simple, old-fashioned spring dessert with just five ingredients.

Saffron pasta with sugar snap peas, Parmesan, and black pepper. A minimalist five-ingredient pasta dish where the golden saffron and crisp spring peas do all the talking.

Lemon mousse cake with a tender shortbread crust and a cloud-light citrus mousse stabilized with gelatin. A three-layer chilled dessert that slices clean and tastes like spring.

Puffy omelet made with separated eggs, started on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Light as a cloud with a golden top that springs back when touched.

Green garlic soup au gratin with slow-sauteed spring garlic, beef broth, buttered toast, and melted Parmesan. A seasonal twist on French onion soup using young garlic stalks.

Rhubarb-apple crunch layers tart rhubarb and sliced apples under a brown sugar oat crumble, baked until bubbling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a spring dessert.

Pan-seared halibut over a mashed fava bean purée with fresh mint and lemon zest. A spring dinner that bridges tender flaky fish with grassy, herbaceous mashed favas.

Turning now to cooking with cheese, here's a recipe for a yummy spinach and cheese soufflé. This recipe comes from Lynne Kaplan, a chef who owns the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast in Spring Lake, NJ. For a gourmet B&B check them out at victoriahouse.net.

Stewed rhubarb is the simplest spring compote: rhubarb and sugar simmered into a tart-sweet sauce. Spoon over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or eat it straight from the jar.

Asian peanut sauce with peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic, and brewed tea for a smooth base. A spicy, savory dipping sauce for noodles, spring rolls, and satay.

Mom's strawberry rhubarb pie: tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries thickened with tapioca and flour, baked under a sugar-crusted double crust until the filling bubbles. The classic spring pie.

Rhubarb and strawberry compote in a glossy orange juice syrup. Rhubarb simmers first, then fresh strawberries fold in off the heat for a fresh-tasting spring fruit topping. Light, tangy, low-sugar.

Three-ingredient primavera cream sauce with heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan melted into a silky coating for pasta or spring vegetables. Quick Italian-style white sauce ready in 10 minutes.