Light & Refreshing Spring Dinner Recipes - A Food Lover's Kitchen (2024)

Italian Tortellini Carbonara

This easy, creamy tortellini carbonara combines cheese-filled tortellini with a silky carbonara sauce, crispy bacon, peas and Pecorino Romano cheese.

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Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad

You will surely wow your guests with this beautiful pesto asparagus ribbon salad, perfect for any spring meal.

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Grilled Rack of Lamb: Perfect for Spring

This Grilled Rack of Lamb is one of my favorite spring grilling recipes. It’s coated with a super flavorful wet rub made with rosemary, parsley and thyme, then grilled to medium-rare in under 20 minutes.

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Shrimp

Use a spiralizer to create these light zucchini noodles, then toss with homemade pesto and shrimp for a light and easy summer meal.

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Easy Lemon Parmesan Orzo

This Easy Lemon Parmesan Orzo makes a great side dish that pairs with many main dishes, with simple orzo pasta, fresh lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.

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Creamy Keto Asparagus Soup

This delicious creamy Keto Asparagus Soup is perfect for spring. The flavor of fresh asparagus is delicate and mild. Have it for lunch or as a starter with dinner.

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Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Skewers

These Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Skewers are so simple to make, with chicken breast or thigh and just a few marinade ingredients. Grill them on the Ninja Woodfire Grill for incredible flavor, incredibly fast!

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Grilled Spring Onions

These whole Grilled Spring Onions are dressed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grilled, which turns them into a delicious, sweet accompaniment or garnish.

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One Pot Tomato & Mozzarella Baked Gnocchi

This Tomato & Mozzarella Baked Gnocchi is full of flavor with its pillowy soft potato gnocchi, bubbly tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.

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Pasta With Pistachio Pesto

This Pasta With Pistachio Pesto uses a deliciously unique pistachio basil pesto as a sauce for any pasta you love, like spaghetti or pappardelle.

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Easy Grilled Asparagus

These Grilled Asparagus spears feature subtle hints of garlic, Parmesan, and lemon zest, making for a vibrant and perfectly tender-crisp side dish.

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Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

These Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls feature caramelized pork and an array of crisp and refreshing vegetables in one satisfying bowl.

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Easy Tomato Tart

This Tomato Tart is an easy vegetarian recipe that is flavorful and comforting. Make a delightful tomato tart with ready-rolled pastry and delicious tomatoes that will be a big hit at the dinner table.

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Gnocchi Carbonara

This creamy and delicious Gnocchi Carbonara combines pillowy soft potato gnocchi with a silky carbonara sauce, crispy bacon, peas and Pecorino Romano cheese.

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

This Chicken Caprese Pasta is made with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese, then piled on top of a bed of spaghetti for a super simple weeknight meal.

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Instant Pot Beef Pho Recipe

This delicious Instant Pot Beef Pho recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The combination of tender beef, chewy noodles, and aromatic herbs and spices creates a complex and satisfying dish.

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Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce

Cod in Tomato Lemon Butter Sauce combines flaky cod fish with tender asparagus and a flavorful tomato lemon butter sauce, making it a delicious healthy dinner option.

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Air Fryer Ranch Roasted Broccoli

This Air Fryer Ranch Roasted Broccoli takes your typical broccoli and elevates it with Ranch seasoning and a crispy air frying that makes it oh so tasty.

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Spicy Thai Salad (Panera Copycat)

This Spicy Thai Salad recipe, inspired by a beloved salad at Panera Bread, is packed with tender chicken breast, crunchy vegetables, and delightful toppings with a creamy peanut dressing.

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Instant Pot Risotto

Instant Pot Risotto is a creamy dish with fresh spinach, sweet peas, and a touch of Parmesan cheese that captures the essence of traditional risotto with a fraction of the effort.

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