What's in Season This Spring
Get cooking (and baking!) with these scrumptious springtime recipes featuring spring's finest fruits and vegetables.
![Chile-Lime Crab Salad with Avocado Chile-Lime Crab Salad with Avocado](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201012/omag/201012-omag-classics-crab-salad-600x411.jpg)
Chile-Lime Crab Salad with Avocado
The classic mix of fresh crab, avocado and tomatoes receives a spicy update with a jalapeño-spiced dressing.
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![Crispy California Avocado Tacos Crispy California Avocado Tacos](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201011/20101118-tows-food-truck-recipe-1-600x411.jpg)
Crispy California Avocado Tacos
This version of the signature Border Grill Truck avocado taco is perfect for the home cook. Featuring creamy avocado with a crispy, seeded crust, these tacos make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal, especially when accompanied by rice and beans.
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![Blood Orange and Avocado Salsa with Pomegranate Seeds Blood Orange and Avocado Salsa with Pomegranate Seeds](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201012/omag/201012-omag-dips-orange-avocado-600x411.jpg)
Blood Orange and Avocado Salsa with Pomegranate Seeds
Blood orange and avocado salsa with pomegranate seeds is perfect with baked chips.
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![Warm Rare Beef Salad with Miso Mustard and Spring Vegetables Warm Rare Beef Salad with Miso Mustard and Spring Vegetables](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201104/omag/201104-omag-asian-beef-salad-600x411.jpg)
Warm Rare Beef Salad with Miso Mustard and Spring Vegetables
A spoonful of miso adds savory richness to a warm beef salad.
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![Aunt Nettie's Clam Chowder Aunt Nettie's Clam Chowder](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200911/omag/200911-omag-clam-chowder-600x411.jpg)
Aunt Nettie's Clam Chowder
A classic clam chowder with carrots, parsley, onions, parsnips and leeks is perfect paired with some crusty bread for a hearty, comforting meal.
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![Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with the Sweetest Braised Fennel Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with the Sweetest Braised Fennel](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/grocerybag/episode103/jamie-oliver-pork-belly-4-600x411.jpg)
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with the Sweetest Braised Fennel
Take a moment to indulge in this slow-roasted pork belly this spring. The fennel adds a splash of color and an incredible sweetness. Serve it with mash potatoes, polenta or lentils—lovely.
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![Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201003/omag/201003-omag-pub-food-soup-600x411.jpg)
Dublin Bay Prawn Bisque
Creamy and spicy, this update on the classic Irish soup with springtime ingredients (parsley, fennel, onion, leeks and lemons) will impress any foodie and is hearty enough to be a meal in itself.
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![Asian-Style Fish Stew Asian-Style Fish Stew](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/food/aine-fish-stew-600x411.jpg)
Asian-Style Fish Stew
Filled with foods that will help alleviate stress, this soup is perfect for melting away your nerves.
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![Irish Spring Colcannon Irish Spring Colcannon](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/food/201002/spring-irish-colcannon-600x411.jpg)
Irish Spring Colcannon
If you are trying to find creative ways to eat your greens, Chef Aine McAteer says this healthy alternative to mashed potatoes never fails.
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![Maine Crab, Green Apple, and Avocado Salad with Parmesan Tuiles Maine Crab, Green Apple, and Avocado Salad with Parmesan Tuiles](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201005/omag/201005-omag-food-apple-salad-600x411.jpg)
Maine Crab, Green Apple and Avocado Salad with Parmesan Tuiles
The surprising combination of crab, green apple, avocado and Parmesan cheese gives salad a new spin.
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![Asparagus with Butter and Soy Sauce Asparagus with Butter and Soy Sauce](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201104/omag/201104-omag-asian-asparagus-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Christopher Baker
Asparagus with Butter and Soy Sauce
Fresh asparagus drizzled with butter and soy sauce is a punched-up side dish—or add a poached egg to turn it into a light meal.
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![Asparagus, Mint and Lemon Risotto Asparagus, Mint and Lemon Risotto](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/grocerybag/episode103/jamie-oliver-asparagus-risotto-600x411.jpg)
Asparagus, Mint and Lemon Risotto
In this recipe, Jamie Oliver recommends slicing the stalks to an inch below the tips. "This will give you lots of flavor from the stalks and you'll then have those whole beautiful tips as a bit of a prize!" And add a little picked crab or lobster meat or fresh, peeled shrimp or sliced scallops to give your risotto a little upgrade.
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![Creamy, Cool Spring Pea Soup Creamy, Cool Spring Pea Soup](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/201103/cristina-ferrare-spring-pea-soup-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Cristina Ferrare
Creamy, Cool Spring Pea Soup
Try this soup chilled on a warm spring afternoon for a quick and healthy lunch.
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![Cristina's Caesar Salad Cristina's Caesar Salad](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201101/omag/201101-omag-celebrity-recipe-salad-600x411.jpg)
Cristina's Caesar Salad
Cristina Ferrare says eating this classic Caesar salad before a rich meal, like pizza or pasta, is a great way to ensure that you eat in moderation.
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![Chicken and Pancetta Panini with Fontina, Arugula and Proven??ale Mustard Chicken and Pancetta Panini with Fontina, Arugula and Proven??ale Mustard](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/foodhome/food/200401/food_200401_chicken_125-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Gentl & Hyers
Chicken and Pancetta Panini with Fontina, Arugula and Provençale Mustard
Balance the decadence of rich pancetta and Fontina cheese with a lean chicken breast and arugula in this tasty hot sandwich.
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![Grilled Artichokes Grilled Artichokes](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/cristinasbigbowloflove/110/20110111-grilled-artichokes-600x411.jpg)
Grilled Artichokes
As the weather gets warmer, its time to fire up the grill and roast one of your favorite veggies—a healthier alternative to spinach and artichoke dip.
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![Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201012/omag/201012-omag-classics-sausage-burgers-600x411.jpg)
Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach
Create a new, flavorful twist on the classic cheeseburger by using Italian sausage and provolone. The meat is pre-seasoned, so dinner—including garlicky spinach spiked with anchovy paste—will be served in 30 minutes.
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![Wilted Spinach with Golden Sesame-Garlic Crumbs Wilted Spinach with Golden Sesame-Garlic Crumbs](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201104/omag/201104-omag-asian-spinach-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Christopher Baker
Wilted Spinach with Golden Sesame-Garlic Crumbs
Spinach is wilted (in the microwave!), then topped with toasted panko crumbs and garlic.
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![For the Crock-Pot: Indian Lamb and Spinach Curry For the Crock-Pot: Indian Lamb and Spinach Curry](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200910/omag/200910-omag-crock-pot-meal-600x411.jpg)
For the Crock-Pot: Indian Lamb and Spinach Curry
Dominique Browning, author of Slow Love, shares one of her favorite Crock-Pot recipes in which a piquant curry pairs perfectly with a cooling mint pilaf and naan.
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![Biscuit-Topped Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew Biscuit-Topped Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200908/omag/200908-omag-chicken-stew-600x411.jpg)
Biscuit-Topped Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
A meal in a pot, this biscuit-topped chicken stew contains cancer-fighting turnips, plus carrots and sweet potatoes, which are packed with vitamins A and C.
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![Braised Lamb Shoulder with Root Vegetables Braised Lamb Shoulder with Root Vegetables](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201003/omag/201003-omag-pub-food-braised-lamb-600x411.jpg)
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Root Vegetables
Braised lamb shoulder with root vegetables is an elegant take on mutton stew.
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![Shrimp with Tomatoes and Spinach Shrimp with Tomatoes and Spinach](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201101/omag/201101-omag-celebrity-recipe-shrimp-600x411.jpg)
Shrimp with Tomatoes and Spinach
Tomato and spinach add a splash of flavor and color to a hearty (and healthy!) meal of shrimp over wild rice.
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![Crunchy Raw Beetroot Salad with Feta and Pear Crunchy Raw Beetroot Salad with Feta and Pear](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/grocerybag/episode103/jamie-oliver-beet-salad-600x411.jpg)
Crunchy Raw Beetroot Salad with Feta and Pear
Raw beetroot is amazing in salads, giving you a deep, earthy, mineral flavor, lots of crunch and, of course, incredible colors! Simply boiled or roasted, they are juicy and as sweet as you please.
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![Red Pepper and Fennel Soup Red Pepper and Fennel Soup](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201005/omag/201005-omag-food-soup-600x411.jpg)
Red Pepper and Fennel Soup
When Oprah tasted this at an event catered by Norma Jean Darden, she went into the kitchen to meet the chef, she loved it so much!
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![Stir-Fried Orange Beef with Sesame Seeds Stir-Fried Orange Beef with Sesame Seeds](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200912/omag/200912-omag-orange-beef-stir-fry-600x411.jpg)
Stir-Fried Orange Beef with Sesame Seeds
Add sesame seeds, orange segments and ginger-chili sauce to stir-fried beef, and pay delicious homage to the orange's area of origin, Southeast Asia.
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![Miso Noodle Soup Miso Noodle Soup](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201001/omag/201001-omag-superfood-miso-600x411.jpg)
Miso Noodle Soup
Miso, chard and buckwheat noodles stand in for bouillon, peas and pasta in this twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Leeks and scallions add cancer-fighting phytochemicals to the magnesium and folate-rich brew.
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![Avgolemono Soup Avgolemono Soup](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/cristinasbigbowloflove/108/20110114-avgolemono-soup-600x411.jpg)
Avgolemono Soup
You won't be disappointed by this Greek inspired soup. It's definitely a pantry pleaser, no need to go to the store for these ingredients, you might already have them at home!
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![Lemon-Infused Angel Hair Pasta Lemon-Infused Angel Hair Pasta](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/own/2011/cristinasbigbowloflove/102/20110104-lemon-angel-hair-pasta-600x411.jpg)
Lemon-Infused Angel Hair Pasta
Light and refreshing, this lemon-infused pasta will tingle your taste buds.
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![Lemon Chicken Sandwiches Lemon Chicken Sandwiches](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201012/20101214-tows-donna-hay-chicken-sandwiches-600x411.jpg)
Lemon Chicken Sandwiches
Bite size or bigger, these lemon chicken sandwiches are perfect for snacking on or serving as appetizers at your next patio party.
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![Elisabeth Prueitt's Lemon Cake Elisabeth Prueitt's Lemon Cake](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201005/omag/201005-omag-cake-lemon-600x411.jpg)
Elisabeth Prueitt's Lemon Cake
Elisabeth Prueitt, James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and co-owner of Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, created a lemon cake filled with layers of caramel, lemon cream and lemon-grapefruit curd, all topped off with a jumble of hand-spun-sugar flowers.
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![Baked Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding Baked Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201103/omag/201103-omag-food-cocolime-600x411.jpg)
Photo: Christopher Baker
Baked Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding
There's no need to make a special trip to the store to make a special dessert—just look to your cupboard! Rice is the foundation for coconut pudding squares, which use up any dried fruit or nuts you may have.
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![Mango Coconut Dream Pie Mango Coconut Dream Pie](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/food/201006/20100625-aine-mango-pie-600x411.jpg)
Mango Coconut Dream Pie
Tangy mango meets creamy coconut to create this dreamy pie. This delicious dessert is filled with essential omega oils and anti-aging benefits.
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![Antioxidant Smoothie Antioxidant Smoothie](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/201009/omag/201009-omag-breakfast-smoothie-kiwi-600x411.jpg)
Antioxidant Smoothie
This kiwi-pineapple smoothie is an antioxidant powerhouse that's high in vitamin C and fiber.
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![Mango-Strawberry Griddle Cakes Mango-Strawberry Griddle Cakes](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200301/omag/200301-omag-pancake2-600x411.jpg)
Mango-Strawberry Griddle Cakes
Low-fat buttermilk, fat-free ricotta, egg whites only—so why do these taste so amazing? Do we really need to know why?
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![Cherry-Ricotta Doughnut Holes with Chocolate Sauce Cherry-Ricotta Doughnut Holes with Chocolate Sauce](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/200906/omag/200906-omag-cherry-bomb-600x411.jpg)
Cherry-Ricotta Doughnut Holes with Chocolate Sauce
Candied cherries are stuffed into ricotta-spiked doughnut batter and fried until crispy and oozing; a shot of warm sweet chocolate on top makes these little cherry bombs even more explosive.
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![Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/food/201006/20100622-biggest-loser-ranch-chocolate-strawberries-600x411.jpg)
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Biggest Loser Ranch executive chef Cameron Payne shared this healthier alternative to satisfy our chocolate cravings.
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![Aussie Pavlova with Strawberries Aussie Pavlova with Strawberries](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201101/20110118-pavlova-recipe-600x411.jpg)
Peter Walsh's Grandma Kelleher's Aussie Pavlova with Strawberries
A Pavlova is an Australian meringue, whipped cream and fruit dessert that was named in honor of the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova during one of her tours through Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. They're an incredible dessert—they look ridiculously beautiful and complex to make but nothing could be simpler. One mouthful and you'll be hooked.
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More seasonal foods all year round
Get the recipe for Peter Walsh's Grandma Kelleher's Aussie Pavlova with Strawberries
More seasonal foods all year round
Published 03/29/2011