Spring has sprung and, along with it, a bounty of fresh produce that’s perfect for family weeknight dinners. Tender spears of asparagus, flavorful artichokes, and stalks of oh-so-versatile rhubarb are all ready and waiting to supplement the cold-weather staples you still have stocked in your kitchen.
We couldn’t be more excited about the new season (and new recipes for the rotation!) so we’ve rounded up all our best ideas, starting with this spring vegetable pasta Alfredo brightened with lemon zest and chives that cut the rich creaminess.
Sheet Pan London Broil with Asparagus Gribiche
Gribiche is a dressing made of hard-boiled eggs and lots of punchy, acidic flavors. All those elements translate to a tasty sauce that takes roasted asparagus to unbelievable new heights—plus nicely balances the richness of a charred steak like London broil. You’ll need to set a little time aside for marinating but this easy sheet pan supper comes together quickly once that’s done, making it doable on weeknights.
Asparagus Fettuccine Carbonara
Shaved asparagus adds a bright note to this fast and easy weeknight classic. The thin green ribbons give the creamy fettuccine a perfect pop of color and spring flavor.
Mustard-and-Herb-Crusted Salmon with Warm Asparagus Salad
This dish is a little piece of spring on your plate! Sweet tender salmon, earthy spring vegetables and plenty of herbs make this the perfect weeknight dinner.
Lemon Pasta Pronto
For a quick and easy dinner that hits all the right notes, whip up Ree’s lemony pasta dish. She incorporates pancetta, cheese and plenty of fresh lemon for a creamy, salty and tangy crowd-pleaser.
Shrimp Ramen
You’ve got to love a good shortcut – like this speedy dinner that uses quick-cooking ramen noodle packets to make a dish that’s just as good as your favorite takeout.
Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
Rachael uses all the flavors of classic Italian chicken piccata in this pasta dish tossed with chunks of juicy chicken breast. It’s an easy all-in-one meal.
Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa
Switch up your taco night by spiking yours with Sunny’s cool, creamy salsa.
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
This rich, lemony pasta dish is easy enough to make on a weekday but impressive enough for any special occasion.
Fish Fry
If spring has you eating fish on Fridays, you’re in luck: This recipe comes together so quickly you won’t mind making it one bit, even at the end of the workweek.
