4,328 spring recipes

A good spring dinner selection, light and healthy.

Hearty ground turkey chili simmers with black beans, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and fresh tomatoes for a lighter take on classic chili. Top with scallions and grated cheese for a warming, protein-packed bowl.

Elaborate muffuletta with homemade olive salad loaded with roasted red peppers, jalapeños, fresh vegetables, and oregano. Broiled until the cheese melts for a hot, gourmet sandwich experience.

Chinese dumplings - jiaozi are very popular in Chinese new year!

Steamed salmon with black bean sauce, ginger and colorful peppers. Chinese-style fish recipe ready in 40 minutes with aromatic Asian flavors.

Chinese vegetarian eggplant and tofu stir-fry. Asian sweet and sour flavor.

This is my son's recipe for sea scallops, He is executive chef at the East End Cafe in Washington.

A Tibetan style sauce for momos (Tibetan dumplings).

Herb-packed chickpea falafel patties loaded with cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, and tahini, pan-fried until golden brown and stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with fresh veggies.

Crisp mixed greens meet crunchy vegetables in a creamy sesame-peanut dressing spiked with lime and ginger. Roasted peanuts add texture while brown rice syrup brings subtle sweetness to balance the tangy, garlicky Asian-inspired flavors.

Layered black bean casserole with cumin-spiced beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn tortillas, and gooey Monterey Jack. Topped with lettuce, olives, and sour cream for a Tex-Mex feast.

Traditional beef chow mein with crispy deep-fried egg noodles, soy-marinated round steak, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts. Topped with thin omelet strips for an authentic finish.

Leave meat off the menu tonight with this scrumptious dish that you can easily make in your crockpot.

When in a hurry, use this delicious recipe that will satisfy everyones hunger.

Fiery chili soup with seared lamb, white hominy, green and red chili peppers, and crushed juniper berries. A hearty, spicy Southwestern-style stew simmered until the lamb is fork-tender.

Rustic seafood soup simmered in a tomato, white wine, and herb broth with crab, shrimp, and scallops. Low-fat, high-protein, and ready in about 30 minutes.