spring Recipes
17 delicious spring recipes from around the world
Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Braised Artichokes)
A classic Roman dish featuring tender artichokes braised with garlic, mint, white wine, and olive oil. The key is to cook them until they are meltingly soft.
Greek Lamb Fricassee with Avgolemono Sauce
A comforting and classic Greek stew featuring tender lamb shoulder simmered in a rich broth, then finished with a delicate avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce and wilted romaine lettuce. Perfect for spring.
Grüne Soße (Frankfurt Green Sauce)
A classic Frankfurt specialty, this vibrant green sauce is made from a blend of seven fresh herbs, creamy sour cream, and yogurt. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, it's a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment to many dishes. Legend has it, it was Goethe's favorite sauce.
Habas con Jamón (Fava Beans with Ham)
A classic Spanish tapa featuring tender fava beans gently cooked with savory Jamón Serrano, aromatic garlic, and a splash of white wine. Perfect for spring gatherings.
Matjeshering (Young Herring with Onions and Cream)
A classic Northern German dish featuring tender young herring fillets, thinly sliced onions, and a creamy apple sauce, traditionally served with boiled potatoes. This recipe is a celebration of spring and the fresh catch from the sea.
Navarin d'Agneau
A classic French lamb stew, Navarin d'Agneau, celebrates the arrival of spring with tender braised lamb and a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables. This hearty yet bright dish is perfect for a family gathering.
Revuelto de Ajetes (Spanish Scrambled Eggs with Wild Garlic Shoots)
A classic Spanish springtime dish featuring silky, creamy scrambled eggs gently cooked with tender young wild garlic shoots. This revuelto is a testament to simple ingredients and refined technique, offering a delicate yet flavorful experience.
Baghali Polo
Persian dill and fava bean rice - rice with favas and lots of dill. Spring celebration.
Baghali Sabz
Persian fresh fava beans - simple steamed favas with dill. Spring snack.
Khoresh-e Rivas
Persian rhubarb stew - lamb stew with rhubarb and herbs. Spring specialty.
Baghali Polo (Persian Dill and Fava Bean Rice)
A fragrant and flavorful Persian rice dish featuring tender Basmati rice layered with vibrant green fava beans and a generous amount of fresh dill. Traditionally a spring celebration dish, it's often served with succulent lamb shanks.
Baghali Polo ba Mahiche (Dill Rice with Fava Beans and Lamb Shanks)
A classic Persian springtime dish featuring fragrant basmati rice infused with fresh dill and tender fava beans, served alongside slow-braised lamb shanks. The rice is known for its fluffy texture and the coveted crispy bottom layer, tahdig.
Baghali Sabz (Persian Steamed Fava Beans)
A simple and refreshing Persian spring snack featuring tender fava beans steamed in their pods and seasoned with salt. Traditionally enjoyed by squeezing the beans out of the pod and dipping them in vinegar.
Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi)
A delightful Japanese confection featuring a fresh, ripe strawberry encased in sweet white bean paste (anko) and then wrapped in a soft, chewy mochi dough. Best enjoyed on the day it's made for optimal freshness and texture.
Khoresh-e Rivas (Persian Rhubarb Stew)
A delightful and tangy Persian stew featuring tender lamb, fresh herbs, and the unique tartness of rhubarb. This dish is a springtime specialty, traditionally enjoyed when rhubarb is at its peak.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Kuku Sabzi is a vibrant and flavorful Persian herb frittata, often described as a dense herb cake bound together with eggs. It is a traditional and essential dish served during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, symbolizing renewal and growth.
Tagine Lham bil Jelbana (Moroccan Beef and Pea Tagine)
A fragrant and comforting Moroccan beef stew with tender peas, bright preserved lemon, and fresh cilantro. Traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven works beautifully. This dish is especially delightful in spring when peas are at their freshest.