It’s time to put down the comfort food and give your taste buds a little zing. It’s time to put away your slow cooked recipes and embrace the seasonal vegetables and bright flavours of spring. From pea risottos to savoury scones, there’s a dish for every outdoor gathering, picnic, barbecue or afternoon tea in sunny, windy spring weather.
Take inspiration from the following 29 recipes that are filled with fresh herbs, zingy flavours and sweet fruits.
29 best recipes to make during spring
This tasty stir-fry is perfect for those frantic evenings when you only have 15 minutes up your sleeve to get dinner on the table. Simple and fresh!
This is the lighter version of winter dinner, but still provides that cosy feeling when you need it! Whether on its own or as part of an ensemble, this vegie delight satisfies from the first spoonful.
If there’s leftover pumpkin from winter, pair it with spinach and ricotta for a lighter cannelloni dish. This tasty low-calorie dish is one the whole family will adore.
Quiche is an all-time spring favourite, and adding in asparagus only make it that much more seasonal! With lots of fresh herbs and a crispy prosciutto topping, this asparagus quiche is worth the extra cooling time.
This traditional teatime delight will turn any afternoon into a special occasion. Use jam and your favourite spring fruits to decorate this iconic cake.
Twirl dainty nests of fine angel hair spaghetti into a chicken mince and bacon sauce bursting with flavour. Nothing beats fresh peas and mint in a spring dinner!
Making homemade pizza dough is much easier than you think, especially when you use Colin’s 3-step instructions. Then, top up your dough with all the in-season veg and perfect spring pairings, like ricotta, mortadella and tarragon. It’s a match made in heaven.
This gorgeous combination of cheese, beetroot and dukkah will leave you wanting more! Make as a starter before an alfresco dinner in the garden, or as a vegetarian dish.
Savoury fritters are a lifesaver in busy households – and this recipe from Colin Fassnidge is no different. Filled with aromatic Indian flavours, with a zingy dipping sauce, these vegetable bhajis are ideal for your next vego weeknight dinner. Or, invite over your vegetarian friends, and watch them be wowed by your cooking skills!
Greek feta and the tangy lemony flavour of sumac – a spice derived from Middle Eastern berries – lift these fritters to divine heights. It’s the ideal snack or lunchbox filler for when you’re on the go!
Nothing gets a party started like sausage rolls, especially these flavour bites by Karen Martini. Made with pork and beef mince, herbs, spices and two types of cheese, you’ll never go for store-bought again.
This spinach and feta filo pie is the ultimate crowd-pleasing family dinner that looks impressive but comes together with minimal fuss.
Whether you’re feeding the family on a weeknight or bringing something special to a shared table, this spinach feta pie is guaranteed to disappear fast. The best part? It’ll only set you back $3.20 per serve — just $19.20 for the whole pie.
The whole family will love these cheesy sweet potato fritters stuffed with bacon and then served with a roasted tomato salad.
For a health-forward, light and bright dinner, this risotto recipe is for you. Instead of rice, use fibrous barley, and throw in all your seasonal greens! You’ll love the zing from the marinated artichokes.
Combine cheese and chives your savoury scones that are less-fuss, more-taste bake.
These are the perfect side for winter soups, roasted salads or instead of having a slice of bread with your dish!
You’ll find it impossible to resist dipping pieces of this oh-so-flaky pastry into yoghurt in this Middle Eastern-inspired delight.
Quiche Lorraine is the perfect French dish to serve on a hot spring or summer’s day.
With cream, bacon and lots of egg, this recipe is as traditional as it gets (apart from the added cheese of course!). The best part is, you get to make your own homemade shortcrust pastry.
Eggplant, haloumi and lots of za’atar, what could be better than that in a salad? If you don’t feel like anything too heavy, but still need a comforting meal, then this Mediterranean salad is for you.
There’s good reason why this recipe is one of our most popular. Delicious the night you make it, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day.
This is not a healthy dessert, but that’s okay, sometimes you just need to indulge. Fast Ed’s recipe is super simple and being a crumble, it doesn’t have to look perfect. The only hard part is waiting for it to cool before you eat it!
If you’re in need of a fresh feast for dinner, then a green goddess chicken salad is what you need. If you love a crunchy and wholesome lunch, meal prep this salad into four servings to last you through the week!
These simple flatbreads scream springtime. Cook up your flatbread and lamb sausage meat, and let the kids pick how they want their dinner assembled. Throw on pickled onions for those who want a bit of zing, and make sure to make extra – it’s perfect for lunchbox leftovers!
You can serve this dish for meat-free Monday or with your best roast – it’s epically tasty either way. Transport yourself straight to the Mediterranean with haloumi, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum and lots of semi sun-dried tomatoes.
Gently poached salmon complemented with a creamy yet fresh Kipler potato salad, it’s a match made in heaven. This recipe by Matt Moran is perfect if you’re cooking for a crowd. It’s simple, effective, and delicious – and you won’t be stressing in the kitchen beforehand.
Packed with tart and tangy Granny Smith apples, this cake is delish. Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet or not, you’ll be putting your hand up for a slice of this scrumptious fruity cake.
Smoky, rich and ridiculously easy, this BBQ tomato pasta sauce is made for nights when you want maximum flavour with minimal effort. With the help of a barbecue, you’ll roast the tomatoes into a bold sauce that tastes like you’ve put in way more work than you actually have.
Want a refreshing take on greens? Use the Greek-inspired flavours of zesty lemon and fragrant fresh mint. Its bright, zingy and the perfect pairing to charcuterie board at a picnic.
This classic srawberry tart is a timeless treat that’s just like the one your mum used to make, or perhaps even better. Combining the luscious sweetness of ripe strawberries with the creamy richness of a homemade custard filling, this tart is a strawberry lover’s dream.
Classic scones
Classic plain scones are essential to a traditional afternoon tea. This scones recipe is a must-have treat that never fails to impress.
Using only self-raising flour, butter and milk, you can’t go wrong with this traditional scone recipe.
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