The sun’s shining, the garden’s sprouting—that’s reason enough to celebrate. Here are some light-fare recipes—favorites from our archives with a sprinkling of new. Head to your nearest farmers market for the freshest eggs and the season’s best asparagus and strawberries. Garnish everything with cheery edible flowers.
Floral Brie
Recipe: Trixie Bond, Master Gardener
Photo: Kelly Yandell
Edible flowers—pansies, violets, dianthus, nasturtiums, marigolds and herbal blooms, to name a few—come in myriad shapes and colors.
Spring Thyme
Recipe: Jules Aron
Photo: Gyorgy Papp
Juicy strawberries and fragrant thyme pair well with gin.
Asparagus Frittata with Feta and Green Onions
Recipe: Meredith Steele
meredithbondsteele.com
This spring frittata features farm eggs, tender asparagus, tangy feta and fresh green onions. The perfect brunch for large groups—or halve the ingredients and use a smaller skillet for an intimate breakfast in bed.
Strawberry Omelet
Recipe: Kelly Yandell
kellyyandell.com
Strawberries add a colorful twist to this lightly sweetened omelet.
Strawberry & Goat Cheese Popovers
Recipe: Meredith Steele
meredithbondsteele.com
Crispy on the outside, airy on the inside with a surprise—a strawberry-and-goat-cheese center.
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