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Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your dinner table and add some lighter meals to the mix. Take a look at these delicious Dinner Recipes for Spring including a few favourites like the Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and the Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas.
Tips for Cooking Spring Dinners
- Use seasonal vegetables – Try to use seasonal vegetables when you can. You can find vegetables like asparagus, peas, radishes, cabbage, spinach, carrots, scallions, kale and arugula.
- Keep things light – Spring is a time to move away from more comforting dinners like the . Use the stove top more often, include salads and lighter sauces for an overall fresher dinner.
- Try new things – With the new growing season upon us, it’s nice to try some new vegetables that you may have not used in your cooking before. Keep your eyes out for fresh and seasonal vegetables at your local supermarket.
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Chicken Recipes for Spring
Chicken recipes are great for all seasons including Spring. Here I’ve put together some of our fresher and lighter Chicken Dinner recipes that you might like to bring to your dinner table as the evenings become longer and the weather a little warmer.
Old Bay Sheet Pan Chicken & Squash
Get ready to fully embrace the flavours of fall with this Old Bay Sheet Pan Chicken & Squash dinner. An easy to prepare weeknight dinner that's prepared and cooked in one pan for easy cleanup!
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Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas
Make this Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas for dinner this week. A great combination of tender chicken pieces, fluffy rice and mixed vegetables makes it a complete one pot dinner.
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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
Lighten things up for spring with this stovetop Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad. An easy and flavoursome salad made from lightly marinaded grilled chicken, ripe avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, parmesan shavings and a honey mustard dressing!
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Roasted Chicken Salad
Nothing says spring like this Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad. This salad is made with a rotisserie chicken, some chopped vegetables, nuts and a mayonnaise based sauce. Serve it with fresh baguette bread or lettuce hearts!
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
Make this delicious and easy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken this spring! An easy chicken dinner made with lemon herb butter, chicken thighs, potatoes and green beans for a complete meal!
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The Best Chicken Sandwich
Do you want to makeThe Best Chicken Sandwiches? Well, these are made from lightly marinaded chicken cutlets in lemon and garlic. Then they are cooked to tender perfection and topped with caramelized onions,Roasted Italian Peppers, crisp lettuce and tomatoes. All wrapped up in a soft Baguette Bread! Make them for your next show stopping sandwich.
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Roasted Spatchco*ck Chicken
ThisRoasted Spatchco*ck Chickencooks far quicker than a regular roasted chicken,is full of flavour, tender and juicy. Using a whole chicken, butter, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper as a rub under the skin, this chicken brings all the flavour to the table . With seasonal side dishes this dinner can be suitable for all seasons.
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Green Olive Chicken
You can put thisGreen Olive Chickendish together in minutes, pop it in the oven and forget about it until dinner. A baked chicken dish loaded with cherry tomatoes, green olives, garlic and lemon zest for lots of flvour. Easy enough for mid week dinners and fancy enough for weekend entertaining.
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Slow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
ThisSlow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chickenis full of flavour and fall off the bone tender. Made with fresh lemon zest, fresh rosemary sprigs and a few herbs and spices. A great mid week family dinner the whole family will love.
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Stove Top Lemon Chicken
Looking for a zesty chicken dish? Well, thisStove Top Lemon Chickencould be just what you're looking for. Done in one pan on the stove top which makes for a pretty quick and easy dinner. Take a look!
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Fresh Thyme & Lemon Stuffed Chicken
Here’s your perfect Sunday roast. This Fresh Thyme & Lemon Stuffed Spring Chicken ticks all the boxes for a great dinner any day of the week, not just Sunday.
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Fish & Seafood Recipes for Spring
Fish and seafood has so much to offer to the spring dining table. Often, fish and seafood dishes and be light and pair well with spring vegetable side dishes. Here’s a few of our top picks for this spring!
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Peppers
Add a little heat to you dinner table with this Sheet Pan Shrimp and Peppers dish. This is a easy to make sheet pan meal lightly spiced with a blend of cumin, paprika and cayenne for a little extra heat. Serve it up in warm tortillas with your favourite toppings.
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Baked Salmon with a Lemon Basil Cream Sauce
Impress yourself with this deliciousBaked Salmon with a Lemon Basil Cream Sauce.A quick baked salmon dish with a delicious creamy sauce made from wine, onions, cream, basil and lemons. A great meal for dinner parties or just to treat yourself.
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Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce
ThisPan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauceis a wonderful quick and light dinner for all fish lovers. On the table in under 30 minutes and goes great with fresh salads and crisp vegetables.
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Easy Teriyaki Shrimp & Rice
Get dinner on the table in a hurry with thisEasy Teriyaki Shrimp and Rice. A great mid week meal using rice, shrimp and peas all done in one pot.
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Shrimp Linguine
Make this delicious Shrimp Linguine this spring! Tender cooked garlic shrimp served over linguine in a white wine sauce. Make it your next date night in dinner!
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Lemon & Parmesan Perch with Sauteed Spinach
Make thisLemon & Parmesan Perch with Sauteed Spinach.It's super healthy, budget friendly, quick and easy dinner. You can have dinner on the table in about 1/2 hour, so I think we can call it quick week night dinner. Fish for the win!
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
Put this Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach on you dinner table soon. Creamy spaghetti made with fresh tender shrimp, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, a hint of lemon and fresh herbs!
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Pasta and Vegetarian Recipes for Spring
Integrating spring vegetables like asparagus, peas and arugula into your pasta, rice and vegetarian dishes are a great way to bring Spring to your dinner table! My personal favourite is the Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus!
Sun Dried Tomato Skillet Pasta
This Sun Dried Tomato Skillet Pasta is a great mid week dinner the whole family will love. A fully loaded pasta dish with sauteed zucchini and peppers and the addition of sun dried tomato pest for a fantastic flavour.
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Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas
ThisPasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peasis the perfect mid week meal for spring. Tagliatelle tossed in a light sauce filled with fresh spring vegetables and herbs. Serve it with a fresh salad and homemadeGarlic Knotsfor a complete dinner.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
ThisLemon Garlic Butter Pastais easy, quick and very satisfying. Tender cooked pasta in a creamy butter & lemon pasta sauce. Using fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavour. Put it on your dinner rotation this week!
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Lemon Pasta with Spinach
Super simple pasta! Sometimes simple is best and it doesn't get a whole lot easier than this Lemon Pasta with Spinach. On the table under half an hour and makes for the perfect spring time dinner or even lunch.
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Penne Pasta & Broccoli Bake
This family friendly, weeknightPenne Pasta & Broccoli Bakeis a great mid week dinner. Tender pasta noodles in a creamy parmean sauce with broccoli. A great make ahead dish the whole family will love. You can prepare it in the morning, pop it in the fridge and bake just before serving.
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20 Minute Parmesan Pasta with Broccoli
For a quick and indulgent pasta fix, make this 20 Minute Parmesan Pasta with Broccoli. It's honesty to goodness easy, tasty and one your whole family will love. Great for those quick evenings when you want something delicious but time isn't on your side. Pasta for the win!
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Easy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Get dinner on the table in a hurry with thisEasyGarlic Mushroom Spaghetti. Using fresh button mushrooms, grated parmesan and garlic to bring this dish to life. Make it for you next weeknight dinner!
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Pasta Pomodoro
A simple yet delicious pasta dish. Just a few ingredients and a little time and you can have this light and freshPasta Pomodoroon your dinner table. A great dish to keep in mind of busy days. Serve it up with a salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus
Creamy pasta dishes are great any time of year, even in the summer. This Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus is full of creamy richness and on your dinner table in just 15 minutes! A great dinner at the end of a busy day.
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Pea & Mint Risotto
Mint brings all the flavour of summer to the table. Why not give thisPea and Mint Risottoa look for a dinner on a hot day. Creamy risotto with a fresh touch!
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Spring Pasta Casserole
Casseroles don't have to be just for winter. This bright and sunnySpring Pasta Casseroleis loaded with finely diced carrots, green peas, onions and wrapped up in a creamy mascarpone sauce. A great addition to your dinner table as we head into summer!
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Lemon & Asparagus Risotto
I can't think of a more perfect spring time meal that thisLemon & Asparagus Risotto. Creamy risotto with fresh asparagus and hits of lemon.
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Quick Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry
Dinner done in a hurry with thisQuick Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry. Full of flavour, wholesome, quick and delicious. If you got 5 minutes to chop a few things and 10 or so more minutes to cook you got dinner done!
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20 Minute Noodle Stir Fry
Get dinner on the table in a hurry with this 20 Minute Noodle Stir Fry. A quick and easy mid week dinner the whole family can enjoy!
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Veggie & Soy Bean Sprout Stir Fry
If you happen to be craving something satisfying and healthy, make thisVeggie & Soy Bean Sprout Stir Fry. It comes together quick and makes a great lunch or dinner option!
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Fresh Spring Stir Fry
Put together thisFresh Spring Stir Fryin no time at all. Using peppers, asparagus, zucchini and sun dried tomatoes for a bit of punch, this dish makes a great side for all your spring time meals.
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Spring Risotto
This Spring Risotto is perfect of the light and airy weather. Loaded with carrots, peas and fresh spring asparagus it has all the tastes of spring wrapped up.
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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Pisto
ThisSpaghetti with Fresh Tomato Pistois light, fresh and delicious. It’s a great dinner for two idea when you don’t have a lot of time.
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Best Mushroom Recipes
Mushrooms make a great addition to many dishes and they can even be the star of the show. Here you will find some of our Best Mushroom Recipes from main courses to appetizers with a few tips along the way!
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Easy Chicken Tenders Recipes
Make dinner time quicker with these Easy Chicken Tenders Recipes. Not only are chicken tenders easy to cook, they are so versatile, loved by kids as well as adults and go with so many different side dishes.
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Turkey Recipes for Dinner
If you've been looking for some great turkey recipes, I've got it covered with this collection of Turkey Recipes for Dinner. Turkey is a flavourful and versatile protein that can be cooked is many ways. Whether you are looking for a Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing, simple Turkey Burgers or how to use up leftover turkey with Classic Turkey Tetrazzini, there are many turkey recipes to choose from!
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Spring is the prefect time to freshen up your dinner table and add some lighter meals to the mix. Take a look at these delicious Dinner Recipes for Spring including a few favourites like the Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and the Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: asparagus, lemon curd, spring recipes
Servings: 35 recipes
Author: Julia Pinney
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Find the links to all the recipes in the post next to the pictures.
- Old Bay Sheet Pan Chicken and Squash
- Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas
- Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
- Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
- The Best Chicken Sandwich
- Roasted Spatchco*ck Chicken
- Green Olive Chicken
- Slow Cooker Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
- Stove Top Lemon Chicken
- Fresh Thyme and Lemon Stuffed Chicken
- Sheet Pan Shrimp and Peppers
- Baked Salmon with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce
- Pan Fried perch with Lemon parsley Sauce
- Easy Teriyaki Shrimp and Rice
- Shrimp Linguine
- Lemon and Parmesan Perch with Sauteed Spinach
- Creamy Shrimp pasta with Spinach
- Sun Dried Tomato Skillet Pasta
- Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas
- Lemon Garlic Butter Pasta
- Lemon Pasta with Spinach
- Penne Pasta and Broccoli Bake
- 20 Minute Parmesan Pasta with Broccoli
- Easy Garlic Mushroom Spaghetti
- Pasta Pomodoro
- Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus
- Pea and Mint Risotto
- Spring Pasta Casserole
- lemon and Asparagus Risotto
- Quick Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry
- 20 Minute Noodle Stir Fry
- Veggie and Soy Bean Sprout Stir Fry
- Fresh Spring Stir Fry
- Spring Risotto
- Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Pisto