29 Recipes To Have When You’re Having Whimsical Spring Brunch In A Garden
Want to have the fairytale-like garden brunch that you read in books and see in movies? First to check on that list is the must-have foods to serve to your guests. Have a taste of the sweet and fragrant produce right from your garden or show off your cooking skills with what you can make from the market.
This is the perfect opportunity to wear that spring dress you bought but haven’t had the chance to flaunt yet and show off your garden set-up to your visitors. Bring out the garden-ware and have a whimsical brunch as you smell the roses.
Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet
Super tasty and colorful, Raspberry Sherbet or Sorbet is an awesome treat that’s both dairy-free and vegan, making it a great choice for everyone. This frozen dessert can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries, allowing you to enjoy its bright, tangy flavor any time of the year.
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Pea Salad
Pea Salad is such a classic summer salad! This Pea Salad Recipe is perfect to make when my Mom is coming bacause it is both gluten and dairy free!
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Garlic Scape, Lemon Grilled Chicken Tenders
What can you do with Garlic Scapes? These Garlic Scape, Lemon Grilled Chicken Tenders are about 5 minutes prep and 10 to cook on grill! What could be easier than that?
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Blackberry Peach Galette
This Blackberry Peach Galette is the epitome of an easy summer dessert, bringing together the fresh, tart flavors of blackberries with the sweet juiciness of peaches. The galette is simpler to make than a traditional pie, with a rustic, free-form crust that envelops the fruit in a deliciously flaky embrace.
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Za’atar Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Herbs
This delicious za’atar roasted chicken with sumac, lemon, and herbs is an easy meal with tons of flavor! The za’atar seasoning and lemon complement the chicken perfectly.
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Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are delightfully buttery lemon cookies with a hint of lavender. Make the cookie dough, roll, slice, and bake! They are delicate in flavor and texture and perfect for hosting and gifting.
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Traditional Lavender Milk Tea
Creamy and warm, traditional lavender milk tea is both soothing and invigorating. It takes just 5 minutes and 3 to 5 ingredients and the scent of lavender steeping in warm milk will gently fill the air. This is vegetarian and gluten-free and can easily be adapted to be vegan as well.
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Easy Veggie Quiche
You won’t believe that this stellar vegetarian quiche only takes 15 minutes of prep time to put in the oven! Over the years, I have cooked hundreds of quiches (yes, really), and today, I am sharing my simple formula for the perfect veggie quiche.
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Pierogi Soup
My pierogi soup recipe is a cozy fall comfort meal perfect for soup season. It tastes like a grilled cheese sandwich dipped in tomato soup! The best part is that I will share two ways to make it: one using a few common pantry ingredients you’re sure to already have on hand, and the second making it from scratch with fresh vegetables and ingredients.
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Spring Rolls
Fresh Spring Rolls packed with vibrant crunchy veggies and plump shrimp. PLUS: my no-fail tips for working with rice paper wrappers (with 5 common mistakes to avoid)
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Enchanting Blue Latte
This blue latte recipe makes a creamy, delicious and enchantingly beautiful drink. It looks like something out of a fairytale! Ready in just a few minutes, this gorgeous latte is made using dried or powdered butterfly pea flowers.
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Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Shortbread Cookies are sweet and tart and taste like summer in a cookie! They feature buttery strawberry shortbread dipped in a lemonade glaze and topped with freeze-dried strawberry powder.
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Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Poppy seed fruit salad is a simple but tasty fruit salad that’s tossed in a honey citrus dressing. This easy fruit salad recipe is the perfect spring or summer side!
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The Best Key Lime Pie
This Key Lime Pie will be loved by your friends and family, without fail. It’s smooth, creamy, and way easier than it looks. You only need 5 ingredients and it can be made entirely in advance.
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Lemon Coconut Bars
Bring a pinch of summer to your table tonight with these delicious Lemon Coconut Bars! A delectable blend of lemon and coconut, you’ll feel like you are on a tropical vacation with these treats.
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Rainbow Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Mango Sauce
These Rainbow Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Mango Sauce are a fun healthy snack you can make into a full dinner too! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and made without any refined sugar. They’re packed with flavor and veggies and everyone loves these!
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Lemon Posset
A lemon posset recipe comprised of cream, sugar, and fresh lemons. This British classic makes a refreshingly simple lemon dessert.
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Leek And Squash Quiche With Bacon and Cheese
With its cozy Spring flavors, This Leek and Squash Quiche with Bacon Recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner, weekend breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It’s packed with plenty of flavors that complement each other and make this quiche recipe really stand out.
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Vegetable Split Pea And Potato Soup
This vegetarian split pea soup recipe is perfect when you want a super quick and tasty soup from pantry basics without soaking peas. Make it vegan, too!
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Lemon Blueberry Cookies
These citrusy lemon blueberry cookies recipe are packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and drizzled them with a homemade lemon glaze!
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Strawberry Magnolia
A strawberry magnolia is a quick and easy dessert recipe composed of custard, biscuits, and fruit – think of it like a Turkish trifle or Turkish fruit pudding. This Turkish trifle recipe is going to be something you keep in your personal cookbook.
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Spring Salad With Asparagus, Strawberries, And Goats Cheese Toasts
This delicious strawberry asparagus salad brings tasty spring flavors, with a bright lemony dressing and goat cheese toasts on the side (optional but go so well). Flavorful and easy to make.
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Tomato Basil Quiche
This tomato basil quiche recipe is a bright tasty brunch recipe. Made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese and baked golden brown.
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Quinoa Spring Rolls with Homemade Duck Sauce
Easy, breezy, fresh Quinoa Spring Rolls with Homemade Duck Sauce, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Fresh rice paper wraps filled with raw veggies and red quinoa are perfect for dipping into a sweet apricot sauce! This recipe makes for a light healthy and satisfying meal!
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Super Cute Flower Pot Cookies
Flower Pot Cookies – Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups filled with hazelnut chocolate and topped with crushed chocolate cookies.
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Rosehip Tea
As the temperature drops and the wild rose bushes on our property shed their last petals, nature leaves us with one final gift: rosehips. These bright red fruits aren’t just pretty; they’re packed with vitamin C and make a soothing, immune-boosting rosehip tea that’s been cherished for centuries.
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Rustic Cranberry Galette
A warm, golden-brown cranberry galette is ideal for any occasion, from Christmas or Thanksgiving to a special event like someone’s birthday. Cranberries offer a bold, tart taste, and this cranberry-raspberry galette also features orange, cream, cranberries, and raspberries for a wonderful result.
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Pretty, Pastel Springtime Cookies
These pretty, pastel springtime Easter cookies are almost too pretty to eat. I did say, “almost”. They make a great hostess gift, too.
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Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender
This Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender uses strawberries, lavender simple syrup, and lemons to make the perfect summer drink. For a delicious summer cocktail, add bourbon, gin, or vodka.
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These 12 Spring Appetizers Are the Reason Guests Arrive Hungry
Spring is the perfect excuse to serve up fresh, vibrant appetizers that keep everyone coming back for more. Whether it’s crisp veggies, zesty dips, or bite-sized delights, these starters bring bright flavors and easy elegance to the table. Don’t be surprised if guests skip lunch just to save room!
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Brunch Like You Mean It This Spring
Spring brunch is all about the vibe. The weather’s finally nice, the table’s outside, and nobody’s in a rush. It’s that perfect mix of chill and special, where everything feels a little more fun just because it’s not winter anymore. These ideas bring the color, the fresh energy, and just enough effort to impress without actually trying that hard. If it looks good, tastes good, and pairs with a cold drink, it belongs at your spring table.
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15 Edible Flower Recipes That Taste as Beautiful as They Look
Edible flowers are more than just decoration. They add subtle flavor, vibrant color, and a little bit of magic to anything they touch. Whether you’re working with pansies, nasturtiums, or lavender, there’s a recipe that brings the whole plate to life. Each dish is built to show off the beauty of fresh blooms without overcomplicating the prep. They’re easy to serve, fun to make, and guaranteed to get people talking.
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