Cooking With Spring Produce

Asparagus Tart With Walnuts and Parmesan

Avocado Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

A different take on a traditional egg salad, this unforgettable version uses creamy avocado to bind the eggs and celery together. And, as if it couldn't get more delicious, there's bacon! Perfect as a fun appetizer or light lunch.

To make: Simple Bites

Spring Vegetable Frittata

Frittatas are an easy lunch or dinner if you have a few eggs and seasonal vegetables in the refrigerator. This spring version relies on fresh thyme and parsley, green onions, peas, spinach and creamy Brie. It makes for a great brunch dish, and leftovers are a natural fit inside a crusty baguette.

To make: Camille Styles

Farro Salad with Kale Pesto

This is the ultimate in adaptable lunch dishes: Don't like farro? Use wheat berries or quinoa instead. Not a fan of kale? Try a different hearty green. Since farro keeps wonderfully in the refrigerator, make a double batch of this salad to nibble on throughout the week.

To make: Love and Lemons

Pea Shoot Tartine

Pea shoots are a sure sign of spring. Pretty and leafy and tasting like the essence of the perfect pea, you can use them in salads, sandwiches, grain salads, pastas or stir-fry. Here, they're cut and scattered atop open-faced bread spread with chickpeas and yogurt cheese.

To make: A Couple Cooks

Collards and Quinoa With Sorrel Sauce

Collards and quinoa are a protein-packed pair and need little else to help them stand out. But, add a velvety smooth sorrel sauce made with cool, tangy yogurt, and you've got yourself a dish with dynamic flavors and textures. If you're not familiar with sorrel, it's a spring green with a lemony kick. And if you're smart, you'll make extra sauce to fold into your morning eggs or spread atop sandwiches the next day.

To make: Good Things Grow

Pea, Fava Bean and Asparagus Risotto

Risotto is classic spring dish, and with its generous use of fresh thyme, pecorino and mascarpone cheese, this version can act as a hearty side or a lighter main dish. Decadent and creamy, a little bit of it goes a long way. Pair with fresh fish or chicken for a great meal.

To make: Katie at the Kitchen