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WHAT'S IN SEASON:
(This will vary depending on the time of the month and where you live).
Artichokes
Asparagus
Fava beans
Green beans
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cherries
Chives
Dandelion greens
Fennel
Fiddlehead ferns
Horseradish
Lettuce (leaf and head)
Mangoes
Okra
Papayas
Peas
Ramps
Rhubarb
Sorrel
Strawberries
Watercress
1. Barbecue Pork Burgers
Romulo Yanes / leitesculinaria.com
Fire up that grill. Recipe here.
2. Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus with Feta
Joy Walson / flickr.com
Recipe here.
3. Seared Ahi Tuna with Chimichurri, Arugula, and Avocado
Liren Baker / kitchenconfidante.com
Hats off to you if you can cook your tuna so perfectly rare. Recipe here.
4. Pavlovas with Strawberries, Vanilla Cream, and Basil Coulis
Jennifer Laceda / tartineandapronstrings.com
The pavlova is one of the most underrated dishes of all time. And if you think putting basil in dessert is wrong, well... think again. Recipe here.
5. Dukkah Spiced Yogurt Dip
A perfect complement to all of the grilled things you'll be serving at the barbecue you've been waiting all year to host. Recipe here.
6. Lobster Polenta Pizza with Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes
Jessica Merchant / howsweeteats.com
TBH I saw this a week ago, and I still can't believe that it's actually real. Recipe here.
7. Asparagus-Stuffed Eggs
Deb Perelman / smittenkitchen.com
8. Spring Chopped Salad
Ashley Rodriguez / notwithoutsalt.com
The locavore answer to your childhood pizzeria's antipasto. Recipe here.
9. Blackberry Custard Cake
Naomi Robinson / bakersroyale.com
Recipe here.
10. Fava Beans with Chard and Eggs
Marta Potoczek / lazysundaycooking.com
Recipe here.
11. Fennel and Radicchio Salad with Grilled Lemon Vinaigrette
Danielle Oron / iwillnoteatoysters.blogspot.com
Recipe here.
12. Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Chung-Ah Ree / damndelicious.net
Recipe here.
13. Glowing Green "Pasta" Primavera
Angela Liddon / ohsheglows.com
I have very complex feelings about cutting a vegetable into ribbons and calling it "pasta." But, if there's ever a time when "noodles" are OK, it's when they're topped with in-season spring produce and delicious vegan pesto. Recipe here.
14. Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
You're a champ if you wake up early enough to make this for breakfast. If not, it tastes just as good after noon. Recipe here.
15. Grilled Green Onions with Walnut Romesco
Molly Yeh / mynameisyeh.com
Recipe here.
16. Pork Tostadas with Slaw, Radishes, Cilantro, and Salsa Verde
If you're looking for a gorgeous, seasonal recipe for Cinco de Mayo, this is it. Recipe here.
17. Bourbon Chocolate Milkshakes
Gaby Dalkin / whatsgabycooking.com
Bourbon everywhere. Bourbon everything. Bourbon forever. Recipe here.
18. Avocado Cilantro Sherbert
Naho Kubota / marthastewart.com
You know you're curious. Recipe here.
19. Stir-Fried Pea Shoots
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott / bonappetit.com
Recipe here.
20. Clementine and Red Wine Spritzers
Joy Wilson / joythebaker.com
If day-drinking straight red wine is a little too much for you, you're a better person than me try mixing it with some clementine soda. Recipe here.
21. Spring Veggie and Lemon Moroccan Chicken Skewers
Tieghan / halfbakedharvest.com
You know summer is almost here when your food is once again being served to you on a stick. Recipe here.
22. Wild Greens Galette with Artichokes and Feta
wildgreensandsardines.blogspot.com
Aside from the buttery crust and the two types of cheese, this is exactly the same thing as eating a salad. Recipe here.
23. Campanelle with Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers, and Watercress
Alexandra Stafford / alexandracooks.com
Recipe here.
24. Baked Almond Pancake with Strawberries and Citrus
Kimberly Hasselbrink / theyearinfood.com
Because Mother's Day is just around the corner. Recipe here.
25. Spiced Braised Rhubarb
Todd Coleman / saveur.com
Recipe here.
26. Olive Oil Braised Spring Vegetables
Heidi Swanson / 101cookbooks.com
Recipe here.
27. Pineapple Mint Juleps
Jessica Merchant / howsweeteats.com
Perfect for your Kentucky Derby party. Also good for any old Tuesday evening/Saturday afternoon/Sunday late morning. Recipe here.
28. Tartine's Fruit Scones
Yossy Arefi-Afshar / apt2bbakingco.blogspot.com
Recipe here.
29. Sautéed Radishes with Bacon
Danny Kim / bonappetit.com
It's easy to eat vegetables when they're infused with a hefty dose of rendered bacon fat. Recipe here.
30. Wild Rice Salad with Dandelion Greens
Elizabeth Stark & Brian Campbell / brooklynsupper.net
Recipe here.
31. Ricotta Lattes
Jennifer Maloney / seasonsandsuppers.ca
A dessert, not a morning pick-me-up (although, I guess that's subjective). Recipe here.
