Spring

Studded with green peas and enriched with a swirl of cream, this pea and potato chowder feels light and bright—perfect for a cool spring evening.

This succulent beef and black pepper stew is a set-it-and-forget-it meal finished with bright, fresh peas.

All of the allure of pasta primavera (with none of the ’80s vibes).

In this Pakistani classic with a springtime twist, rice gets cooked to fluffy perfection in an aromatic broth.

Asparagus lovers, unite! When thinly sliced into coins and mixed with herbs and briny olives, everyone’s favorite spring veg will become your favorite condiment too.

Creamy, bright green, and vegan, this soup gets its body and sweetness from parsnips. And you don’t even have to peel them.

Crispy smashed potatoes are good. Crispy smashed potatoes on a bed of rich, peppery romesco are better.

This low-waste, no-flip asparagus frittata recipe uses a whole bunch of those bright green spring stalks, woody tough ends and all.

There’s greens, peas, cheese, green garlic, torn bread, and—surprise!—a sour-sweet kombucha-spiked dressing that brings it all together.

With a little help from a bag of chickpea flour, you can turn any vegetables in the fridge into an impressive meal.

Eat this versatile stir-fry all spring long over grains, tucked into warm pita with yogurt sauce, or tossed with noodles.

The beloved snack of mangoes with lime and chili powder, reimagined as a sunny drink.

Crunchy, creamy, and chewy, this salad is a textural masterpiece.

Though American versions sometimes include cream, classic bagna cauda is nothing more than anchovies, really good olive oil, and garlic.

Serve this spring-y Persian kuku, full of tender leeks and zucchini, with warm flatbread or on a sandwich.

Sour-salty-spicy nuoc cham goes creamy thanks to a handful of toasted cashews and a blender. Spoon the sauce over blistered peas or just about any other vegetable.

Snappy asparagus gets tucked under a rich velvety blanket of Parmesan cheese—a cozy dish for still-cold spring nights.

Sweet and creamy meets crunchy and tart.

Take a bite of spring in the form of this one pot-dish filled with fresh asparagus, tender green peas, and the creamiest barley around.

Crispy and chewy, zippy and savory, and eaten by the handful—you won’t be able to stop at just one.