Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate with a light and refreshing meal. This collection of spring fling recipes is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday dinner. From bright and tangy salads to flavorful grilled dishes, these recipes are sure to please everyone at your table.
For a light and healthy starter, try the Spring Fling Salad, which features crisp greens, fresh berries, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing. If you're looking for something a little more substantial, the Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. And for a special occasion, the Spring Fling Pasta with Asparagus and Peas is a showstopping dish that's sure to impress your guests.
No matter what your taste or dietary preferences, you're sure to find something to love in this collection of spring fling recipes. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a delicious and memorable meal.
THE MARKET'S SPRING FLING CAKE
The Market, located at 1445 Larimar Street, Denver, Colorado makes this fabulous cake. We first had the cake at a birthday party for our friend (Mary). It was so good that I had to search for the recipe, and found it in an old Rocky Mountain News article. The RMN no longer publishes a newspaper, so I'm saving the recipe here.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 10 inch cake pan.
- Cake: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded zucchini, eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine the DRY ingredients in another bowl; then add to zucchini mixture.
- Batter will be rather wet and easy to pour. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 50-70 minutes.
- Cool on rack 10 minutes, then remove cake from pan. (Note: The cake can be made a day prior and refrigerated).
- Frosting: Whip cream cheese with butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff, then fold the whipped cream and 1/2 t vanilla into the frosting mixture.
- Assemble Cake: Cut cooled cake in half lengthwise (creating two layers). You can cut the cake into three layers, like they do at The Market.
- Spread frosting over the first layer, add a layer of fruit (repeat if you are making a three-layer cake).
- Put on the top layer and frost. The sides of the cake are NOT frosted.
- Arrange fruit in circles (or your preferred design) over entire top of the cake, slightly overlapping the fruit. Spread apricot glaze over fruit with a pastry brush.
SPRING FLING
Steps:
- Put the gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, Simple Syrup, Chartreuse and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker, add large ice and shake vigorously. Double-strain into a Nick and Nora glass (or other cocktail glass) and garnish with a grapefruit peel twist.
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
SPRING FLING CUPCAKES
I like to lighten up my recipes in the spring after eating such heavy food over the holidays. My family looks forward to the cool freshness of pineapple and strawberries combined with fluffy Angel Food cake in this recipe. Great for baby and bridal showers, Easter and brunches. Very pretty and colorful on the dessert table.
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Pour into 30 paper lined muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
- 2. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cracks feel dry. If baking in batches, refrigerate batter until ready to pour into muffin cups.
- 3. Cool cupcakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- 4. Mix dry pudding mix and pineapple in medium bowl. Gently, fold in Cool Whip. Spread onto cupcakes and decorate with fresh strawberries.
DIABETIC SPRING FLING LAYERED WHITE CAKE
White cake layered with strawberries and Apricot preserves. I searched the internet for a cake that I could make as a special treat (birthday) for a good friend that is diabetic. He thought it was wonderful and was quite flattered that I took the time to make it. This is not difficult to make, but there are alot of steps to it. I am not "used to" the taste of the fat free cream cheese, and quite honestly, do not like the frosting. UPDATE: My daughter used this cake recipe and "Absolutely Sugar Free" Frosting (recipe #123602) to do a wedding cake - Awesome together!!! Much better than the cream cheese frosting listed with the recipe!
Provided by Pvt Amys Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 18 1/2 inch slices, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray two 9-inch cake pans with Pam and set aside.
- MAKE CAKE.
- Sift cake flour, mix splenda, flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar together in a medium sized bowl on low speed until ingredients are blended.
- Add softened butter, mix on low speed about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg whites, mix on low speed until incorporated, scrape sides of bowl, mix on medium high speed 1-2 minutes or until batter is light and well blended.
- Scrape sides of bowl, add buttermilk and extracts, mix on medium speed until blended.
- Pour cake batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated 350 oven 20-25 minutes or until edges of cake appear slightly dry.
- Allow cake to cook in pans 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from pans and cool on wire racks until ready to Ice.
- PREPARE ICING.
- Beat softened butter and Sllenda briefly in a medium sized bowl, just until splenda is incorporated.
- Add cream cheese, mix until lump free, about 1 minute.
- Scrape sides of bowl and add vanilla, mix well.
- ASSEMBLE CAKE.
- Slice cooled cake layers in half- using a serrated knife, slice cakes in half horizontally, to create 4 cake layers.
- Place 1 cake layer on cake stand or plate- spread 1/3 of the preserves over the cake layer.
- Top with 1/3 of the sliced strawberries.
- Repeat process until all layers are assembled.
- Ice cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.5
SPRING FLING SANDWICH
I love crispy crispy pancetta! Here I mix crumbled pancetta into kalamatta olicve spread, then top with my favorite lighty pickled veggies and place it on a soft and puffy naan. I call it spring fling becasue you can use a lot of your garden goodies :0)
Provided by Lori McLain
Categories Sandwiches
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, toss together the pepper rings, zucchini, corn kernels, chopped pickled baby corn, green and red onions, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to coat all veggies. Let sit while you warm the naan.
- 2. Place naan in microwave and warm slightly to soften about 40 seconds each on high.
- 3. Spread each naan with olive spread, then sprinkle with crispy pancetta.
- 4. Using a slotted spoon, heap veggies on one side of prepared naan an fold over the other side to make sandwch. Makes 2 large sandwiches.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: When possible, use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for dishes like salads and fruit tarts.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients. You might be surprised at what you create!
- Have fun: Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and have fun. Don't stress about making everything perfect, just enjoy the process.
Conclusion:
Spring is a wonderful time to cook and enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious meals that will impress your friends and family. So get creative in the kitchen and enjoy all that spring has to offer!
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