31 March Recipes That Are Bright, Refreshing, And The Perfect Thing To Cook As Spring Gets Closer (2024)

This recipe calls for a mix of bacon, veggies, avocado, cheese, and roasted potatoes all wrapped in a soft tortilla, but of course, you can customize your burrito with all your favorite ingredients (or whatever is in the fridge).

Recipe: Avocado Breakfast Burrito

Made with eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice (hey, it's in season!), oats, and a blend of vanilla and almond extract, this baked oatmeal tastes more like dessert than a nutritious breakfast.

Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Baked Oatmeal

Unlike traditional shakshuka, which is made with a base of spiced tomato sauce, this version calls for a blend of greens like Brussels sprouts, kale, and spinach topped with baked eggs.

Recipe: Green Shakshuka

Spinach, banana, almond milk, avocado, and a blender is all you need to whip up this hearty and seriously tasty breakfast drink.

Recipe: Four-Ingredient Avocado Smoothie

Got leftover mashed potatoes? Turn them into a breakfast or side dish you'll want to make on repeat. Top them with anything from fried eggs and bacon to crème fraîche and smoked salmon.

Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes

These meatless patties are still substantial enough to sink your teeth into and to fill you up. Serve them with all your favorite burger toppings.

Recipe: Vegan Quinoa Beet Burgers

Tender skirt steak, smoky tomato salsa, and creamy avocado make for quite the flavor trio when loaded onto these easy, crowd-pleasing tacos.

Recipe: Skirt Steak Tacos with Charred Tomato Salsa

Who says nutritious must be synonymous with boring? These grain and veggie bowls are anything but. Go ahead and customize yours with whatever ingredients you have in the kitchen.

Recipe: Roasted Veggie Glow Bowls

There's something so undeniably delicious about the combination of crispy fried Milanese, butter, fresh arugula, and juicy tomatoes.

Recipe: Chicken Milanese

You'll want to make a big batch of this broccoli pesto and save it to put on just about everything. Pro tip: Reserve some of your extra pasta water to thin out the pesto to your desired consistency and add that starchy goodness.

Recipe: Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Start with pie crust and fill it with thinly sliced potatoes, diced leeks, and plenty of sharp Gruyère. Bake until golden brown and bubbling.

Recipe: Potato, Leek, and Gruyère Pie

No lettuce? No problem. This hearty salad features golden roasted cauliflower, pomegranate seeds, hazelnuts, and parsley all tossed in a blend of vinegar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and olive oil.

Recipe: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Cauliflower Salad

Soup season isn't over quite yet, so take advantage with this fragrant and flavorful blend of carrots and ginger.

Recipe: Carrot Ginger Soup With Crispy Shallots

Ever-so-bitter dark chocolate, tangy citrus, and buttery short bread hit every flavor note to make one seriously complete dessert.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Bars

The key to these soft and pillowy cookies: ricotta cheese. Top them in homemade lemon glaze or go the easy route and slather on your favorite store-bought icing.

Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies

These brownies have a secret, but you'd never be able to tell. The avocado just adds even more creaminess to the chocolate batter.

Recipe: Avocado Brownies