717 spring recipes

Homemade string hoppers (idiyappam), delicate steamed noodle nests pressed from a soft flour dough and steamed in minutes. A Sri Lankan staple, light and lacy, served hot with curry.

Homemade string hopper sweet rolls, delicate steamed rice-flour noodle disks wrapped around a sweet coconut treacle and cinnamon filling. A soft, lightly sweet Sri Lankan steamed treat for breakfast or tea.

Grilled black bean pizza swaps tomato sauce for a smoky black bean spread, then piles on Monterey Jack, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pickled jalapeños. A Southwest take on grilled summer pizza.

A light, fruity and delicious summer dessert. Creamy and smooth mascarpone and strawberries are a tasty pair, mint adds a hint of refreshing punch.

Italian Mascarpone cheese is used in the dessert a lot, it's creamy, light and tasty, and it is so versatile, you can mix it with various of fruits or jam to create a delicious filling or topping.

Pickled string beans: a prize-winning, old-fashioned canning recipe that turns fresh green beans into a sweet-tart, spiced jar staple. Crisp, snappy, and ready for the antipasto platter.

String beans Provencal braised in a sauce of plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme until meltingly tender. A French-style green bean side dish that's vegan and serves a crowd with simple ingredients.

A no-cook marinated string bean salad with mushrooms, cucumber, cauliflower, and pimentos in a tangy champagne vinegar dressing. Make ahead, fat-free, perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Simple, quick and easy homemade soup that is low in fat, a meal by itself. It is even low carb and even the kids love this chicken noodle soup.

Southern-style green beans simmered low and slow with a smoky ham bone until fork-tender. Just 5 ingredients and the kind of home cooking that feeds the soul.

So easy to make, and it was sweet, sour and very flavorful. Forget the store-bought coleslaw mix, this simple yet tasty recipe takes no time, cost-effective, and tastes delicious.

Easy homemade kimchi with cabbage and daikon, salted, spiced, and left to ferment to your taste. A simple, vegan Korean side dish with no fish sauce, as tangy and funky as you care to make it.

This recipe makes the perfect appetizer for a busy holiday host!

Fresh cherry tomato salsa pulsed with cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and lime. No cooking, no canned tomatoes, just bright summer pico ready in 10 minutes flat for chips, tacos, or grilled fish.

A simple quick and easy rice side dish. A great way to quickly dress up plain rice.

Bright, citrusy California-style carrots tossed with fresh orange sections and zest. A fat-free vegetarian side dish that brings sunshine to any plate in just 30 minutes.