About Food: Make the Most of Spring Veggies

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor Could it be that the polar vortex has been shamed into submission and spring has finally risen? We're relieved and delighted to be able to mix more fresh seasonal produce into our menus. Whether you're partial to peas, an admirer of artichokes, or looking for a seriously good medley, our Experts are bringing you the best recipes around for making the most of your veggies. Read on for a complete guide to savoring the flavors of April. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. Peas, Please Fresh, versatile, and slightly sweet, green peas are as lovely straight from the pod as they are in salads, risottos, and more. English Pea Salad Sweet Peas with Baked Ricotta Dutch Spring Pea Soup Green Pea, Mint, and Bacon Risotto Fresh Green Pea Salad with Bacon Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad Asparagus Plus Crisp asparagus spears can be roasted, pureed, or added to soups, pastas, and more. Learn how to trim and peel it to get the most of your stalks, then pop them into one of these delicious dishes. Asparagus with Parmesan and Fried Sage How to Cook Asparagus Guide to Roasting Asparagus Eastern European Asparagus Recipes Warm Asparagus Mimosa for Two 10 Healthy, Delicious Asparagus Recipes 17 Delicious Ways to Eat Asparagus Dutch Lemon-Ricotta-Asparagus Tart Hearty Arties Artichokes are actually a member of the thistle family, and are technically an edible flower. We love noshing on their hearts in salads or their leaves dipped in aioli, but there are many ways to make use of these spiny little guys. Spanish-Style Artichokes with Garlic Dip Garlic-Stuffed Artichokes Simple Roasted Artichokes Lemon-Shallot Artichoke Spread Braised Artichokes with Lemon Search Related Topics:  artichokes  baby artichokes  spring vegetables The Whole Basket From nettles to lettuces, there are myriad other options for fancying up your vegetable drawer (and subsequent meals). Here are some more dishes that make tasty use of all that comes from spring's cornucopia. To find the freshest produce at great prices, try visiting your local farmer's market. Spring Vegetable Risotto Polish Spring Salad Spring Vegetable Soup 10 Best Foods to Enjoy in Spring Creamy Nettle Soup Spring Veggie Soup with Meatballs Search Related Topics:  spring vegetables  spring fruits  spring produce Related Searches Eat Healthy Food Tasty Food Italian Food Dishes Food Low in Fat Food Guide Featured Articles The Best Grills and Barbecues for 2014 How to Make a Boston Cocktail 8 Amazing Ways to Better a Peanut Butter Sandwich Easy Low-Fat Pineapple Cake Healthy Recipes for Kids Simple Couscous Salad   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Popular Now How to Make Banana Upside Down Cake On a Gluten-Free Diet? Read This Now Perfect Pumpkin Doughnuts   Follow us on: Advertisement