Fresh Spring Recipes I Keep Returning to Every Year

These are my favourite fresh spring recipes I keep returning to every year as the weather warms up and the days get longer. When spring arrives, I naturally turn to lighter meals and ingredients that feel fresh and simple. These are the dishes I prepare again and again because they’re easy, always turn out perfect, and are full of flavour. Some are quick salads and sides, while others are perfect for a relaxed lunch or an easy dinner.

Stuffed Artichokes

Stuffed Artichokes is a tasty and nutritious dish that's packed with Mediterranean flavours. This traditional Turkish recipe features artichokes stuffed with vegetables and aromatics, and cooked in olive oil and lemon juice.

To learn more: Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes 

Wild Garlic Soup

This simple, delicious, and nutritious Wild Garlic Soup has a gentle garlicky flavour. It is made with pungent wild garlic leaves (a.k.a ramps or ramson), potatoes, onions, and Homemade Vegetable Stock.

To learn more: Wild Garlic Soup

Salmon and Spinach Quiche

Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. This flavoursome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling.

To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche

Prawn Risotto with Peas

Creamy Prawn Risotto With Peas is a delightful, hearty, and comforting dish made with juicy tiger prawns, arborio rice, and homemade stock. Ready in only 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality risotto is perfect for a weeknight meal as well as a romantic date night!

To learn more: Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Peas

Courgette Fritters

Mücver (Turkish Courgette Fritters) are small vegetable pancakes that contain courgettes, egg, flour, spring onion, and fresh herbs. These crispy, savoury treats are easy to make and packed with flavour, making them a perfect addition to any meal or gathering.

To learn more: Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)

Air fryer version: Crispy Air Fryer Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)

Spinach and Feta Pie

This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey. They are made of a delicious and lightly spiced spinach and feta cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka sheets.

To learn more: Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek

Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad

This spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad is the perfect dish to impress your guests and add some variety to your table. It is made with a mixture of fine bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, and vegetables, such as parsley, mint, and scallions. 

To learn more: Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)

Orzo Pasta Salad

This Orzo Pasta Salad is fresh, healthy, and flavorful, easy to put together, and perfect for making ahead. It is a great side dish for last-minute parties, small gatherings, or BBQs, and the leftovers are perfect for picnics and packed lunches.

To learn more: Orzo Pasta Salad

Air Fryer Frittata with Spring Greens

This Air Fryer Frittata with Spring Greens is a light, healthy, and fuss-free meal that’s great for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner. It’s made with simple ingredients, comes together in no time, and tastes like spring on a plate.

To learn more: Air Fryer Frittata with Spring Greens

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Yaprak Sarma (or Yaprak dolma - Yalanci Dolma) is an authentic vegetarian Turkish dish made from grape leaves stuffed with aromatic rice, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and spices. It's a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings.

To learn more: Yaprak Sarma - Stuffed Grape Leaves

Tabbouleh

This Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad is a refreshing and healthy Middle Eastern salad made with fresh parsley, tomatoes, and bulgur. It is full of flavour, colour, and nutrition and is extremely easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

To learn more: Taboule Recipe (Lebanese Tabouli Salad)