Spring is peak time for asparagus, and these 30-minute dinner recipes highlight the seasonal vegetable.
Try the bright stalks in recipes like Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears and Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto.
The cream cheese adds a silky texture to the sauce, while fresh asparagus and lemon brighten the dish.
Photo: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
Packed with vegetables, protein and a flavorful sauce, it makes a great weeknight main for two.
Petite carrots are harvested before they reach full maturity, making them thin and quick cooking.
Snatch some up from the farmers' market early in the season.
Fred Hardy
Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch.
Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.
Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation.
Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.
All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors.
You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.
Fred Hardy
Look for shelf-stable gnocchi near other pasta.
Serve with baby arugula salad with vinaigrette and a glass of pinot grigio.
Jason Donnelly
