Simple Spring Menus
March 10, 2011
Credit:
Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Celebrate the season with menus featuring the fresh flavors and bright colors of spring.
April Fools' Supper
Outprank your family with this deliciously wacky meal. They'll love the recipes even more when they're served in unpredictable ways. (Serves 4)
April Fools' Supper Menu
April Fools' Supper Menu
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Festive Spring Lunch
Whether for a ladies' luncheon or a Sunday family gathering, juicy roasted chicken paired with a veggie-pasta toss and fresh fruit salad make a simple and stunning meal. (Serves 6)
Festive Spring Lunch Menu
Festive Spring Lunch Menu
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Welcome Spring
Because this lovely seasonal menu features springtime classics like fava beans, fresh peas, and strawberries, it's worth a trip to the farmer's market for the freshest produce. (Serves 8)
Welcome Spring Menu
Welcome Spring Menu
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Season's Bounty Menu
With quick-cooking fresh seasonal ingredients, you'll enjoy less time in the kitchen and lighter fare as the weather starts to warm. (Serves 4)
Season's Bounty Menu Menu
Season's Bounty Menu Menu
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Florida-Inspired Spring Menu
If you'll be landlocked this spring, whip up some of these Sunshine State dishes instead. (Serves 4-6)
Florida-Inspired Spring Menu Menu
Florida-Inspired Spring Menu Menu
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Easy Spring Supper
Welcome the season with a doable yet impressive menu featuring grilled pork tenderloin, grilled fennel, and avocado soup. (Serves 8-10)
Easy Spring Supper Menu
Easy Spring Supper Menu
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Taste of Spring
Get outdoors and enjoy the mild weather with an elegant but easy picnic for two. (Serves 2)
Taste of Spring Menu
Taste of Spring Menu
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Spring Awakening Menu
Hereās a make-ahead menu thatās perfect for Easter or even a lazy Sunday with friends. (Serves 8)
Spring Awakening Menu Menu
Spring Awakening Menu Menu
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Spring Dinner Party
These dishes look as delicious as they tasteāwithout any extra work. (Serves 8)
Spring Dinner Party Menu
Spring Dinner Party Menu
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Easy Springtime Party
Get a spectacular look and big flavors for less than $10 per person. (Serves 6)
Easy Springtime Party Menu
Easy Springtime Party Menu
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Celebrate Passover with Style
This Southern family's popular menu for Passover is ideal for your spring get-together. (Serves 8)
Celebrate Passover with Style Menu
Celebrate Passover with Style Menu
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Elegant Easter
Pair golden glazed ham with fresh spring asparagus and morels, new potatoes and fresh thyme for a stylish meal. (Serves 6)
Elegant Easter Menu
Elegant Easter Menu
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Laid-Back Easter Sunday Dinner
Take a break from the traditional Easter ham and lamb by serving grilled chicken, a cheesy pasta casserole, and seasonal sides. (Serves 8-10)
Laid-Back Easter Sunday Dinner Menu
Laid-Back Easter Sunday Dinner Menu
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Easter Gathering
Strike just the right balance between refined and relaxed with this attractive menu. (Serves 8)
Easter Gathering Menu
Easter Gathering Menu
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Formal Easter Dinner For Four
No one will ever guess this elegant menu is so simple to fix. Much of the prep work can be done ahead. (Serves 4)
Formal Easter Dinner For Four Menu
Formal Easter Dinner For Four Menu
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Share the Joy of Passover
Fresh ideas for traditional Passover favorites highlight this inviting menu. (Serves 4 to 8)
Share the Joy of Passover Menu
Share the Joy of Passover Menu
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Greek Easter
Celebrate spring with a tasty menu of traditional favorites, like Greek salad, Easter bread, and grilled leg of lamb. (Serves 8)
Greek Easter Menu
Greek Easter Menu
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Passover Meal
The traditional Passover dinner includes the seder plate, which contains the most important symbolic foods of the meal. (Serves 8)
Passover Meal Menu
Passover Meal Menu
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Easter Dinner in the Dining Room
Find all of your perennial holiday favorites in this updated yet traditional family menu featuring sweet glazed ham, creamy potatoes, fresh asparagus, and coconut cake. (Serves 8)
Easter Dinner in the Dining Room Menu
Easter Dinner in the Dining Room Menu
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Easter Dinner Menu
This festive meal is a pleasure to host because you do most of the preparation in advance. (Serves 8)
Easter Dinner Menu Menu
Easter Dinner Menu Menu
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Easter with Ease
With a little advance planning, you'll reap the rewards of a virtually effortless menu. (Serves 6)
Easter with Ease Menu
Easter with Ease Menu
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Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon
Make everything ahead, then sit back and chill! A few finishing touches bring these warm-weather favorites to the table in style. (Serves 8)
Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon Menu
Cool and Casual Easter Luncheon Menu
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Elegant Easter Brunch Menu
This simple and elegant holiday meal features sweet banana muffins, glazed ham, potato salad, spring peas, and a simple fruit salad for dessert. (Serves 8)
Elegant Easter Brunch Menu Menu
Elegant Easter Brunch Menu Menu
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Easter Family Reunion Menu
Gather loved ones from near and far for an unforgettable reunion feast featuring seasonal spring fare. (Serves 8)
Easter Family Reunion Menu Menu
Easter Family Reunion Menu Menu
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Italian Menu
This sophisticated dinner takes cues from the Mediterranean, using ingredients like pistachios and polenta to complement the lamb. (Serves 8)
Italian Menu Menu
Italian Menu Menu
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Hawaiian-Inspired Spring Menu
From Kona Macadamia-Caramel Torte to Chicken Char Siu, this exotic menu will have you saying "Aloha!" in no time. (Serves 8-10)
Hawaiian-Inspired Spring Menu Menu
Hawaiian-Inspired Spring Menu Menu
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A Festive Family Feast
Enjoy a fun Easter without formality and treat your family to a juicy, fruit-glazed ham with an array of feisty sides like caramelized onion dip and tangy pasta salad. (Serves 8)
A Festive Family Feast Menu
A Festive Family Feast Menu
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Alfresco Luncheon with Grilled Lamb
Welcome in the warm spring climate by serving lunch outdoors. (Serves 8)
Alfresco Luncheon with Grilled Lamb Menu
Alfresco Luncheon with Grilled Lamb Menu
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Spring Dinner with a (Lemon) Twist
Brighten your menu, and table, with fresh citrus. (Serves 6 to 8)
Spring Dinner with a (Lemon) Twist Menu
Spring Dinner with a (Lemon) Twist Menu
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Spring Camping
Nothing beats roasting marshmallows over an open fire or pulling a foil-wrapped, piping hot dinner out of glowing red coals. (Serves 4-6)
Spring Camping Menu
Spring Camping Menu
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