Simple Spring Menus

Celebrate the season with menus featuring the fresh flavors and bright colors of spring.

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March 10, 2011
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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
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2 of 30 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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
3 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner

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
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4 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

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
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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
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6 of 30 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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
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7 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Taste of Spring

Get outdoors and enjoy the mild weather with an elegant but easy picnic for two. (Serves 2)
Taste of Spring Menu
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8 of 30 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Spring Awakening Menu

Here’s a make-ahead menu that’s perfect for Easter or even a lazy Sunday with friends. (Serves 8)
Spring Awakening Menu Menu
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9 of 30 Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cathy Muir

Spring Dinner Party

These dishes look as delicious as they taste—without any extra work. (Serves 8)
Spring Dinner Party Menu
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10 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Easy Springtime Party

Get a spectacular look and big flavors for less than $10 per person. (Serves 6)
Easy Springtime Party Menu
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11 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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
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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
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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
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14 of 30 Howard L. Puckett

Easter Gathering

Strike just the right balance between refined and relaxed with this attractive menu. (Serves 8)
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15 of 30 Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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
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16 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

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
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17 of 30 Rachel Weill

Greek Easter

Celebrate spring with a tasty menu of traditional favorites, like Greek salad, Easter bread, and grilled leg of lamb. (Serves 8)
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18 of 30 Photo: Howard L. Puckett

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
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19 of 30 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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)
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20 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Easter Dinner Menu

This festive meal is a pleasure to host because you do most of the preparation in advance. (Serves 8)
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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
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22 of 30 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

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
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23 of 30 Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Stephana Bottom

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)
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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)
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25 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Italian Menu

This sophisticated dinner takes cues from the Mediterranean, using ingredients like pistachios and polenta to complement the lamb. (Serves 8)
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26 of 30 Randy Mayor

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)
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27 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

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)
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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
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29 of 30 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker

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
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30 of 30 Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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

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