34 Springy And Satisfying Recipes For When You're Not Sure What To Cook

Similar to spinach but more bitter (think: radicchio or endive), dandelion greens form a delicious base for this baked egg dish. Make it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Recipe: Sautéed Dandelion Greens With Eggs

Greek yogurt adds tang to balance out the sweetness of the berries — and also adds extra protein.

Recipe: Berry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

You can use pretty much whatever ingredients are in your fridge to make these giant pancakes, but the simple combination of ripe, sweet blackberries and tart lemon is always a winner.

Recipe: Blackberry Lemon Dutch Baby

Almost too pretty to eat, these tropical papaya boats filled with your pick of yogurt, granola, and produce is like a work of art.

Recipe: Papaya Breakfast Bowls

There is nothing quite like a buttery, moist, homemade muffin, especially when blueberries are in-season.

Recipe: Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

Friendly reminder that Mother's Day is right around the corner.

Recipe: Mimosas 4 Ways

Make these crostini as a party app or as a filling meal for one served on a slice of open faced toast or sourdough.

Recipe: Fava Bean Crostini With Pecorino and Mint

Making dumplings from scratch might seem intimidating, but it's surprisingly easy. Start with store bought wonton wrappers and a delicious filling like this savory mixture of pork, chives, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

Pork and Chive Dumplings

Full of papaya, cucumber, jalapeño, and onion, this unique salad checks all the boxes: every bite is the delicate balance of sweet, spicy, and crunchy.

Recipe: Mexican Papaya Salad

Crispy and golden on the outside yet tender on the inside, you'll be surprised this chicken is baked from start to finish and never fried in oil.

Recipe: Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fennel and Lemon

This fancy-tasting, restaurant-quality dish might seem unrealistic to make in your own kitchen, but I can assure you it's easier than you think. All it takes is a bit of patience and stovetop stirring.

Recipe: Scallop Risotto With Lemon and Sweet Peas

This easy and crowd-friendly dish starts with store bought puff pastry dough. It's topped with a creamy crème fraîche and goat cheese spread, asparagus speaks, and plenty of Parmesan for good measure.

Recipe: Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Chive Tart

The best thing about this meal is that it tastes just as good the next day after it's had some time to sit in the fridge, which means plenty of leftovers for you to enjoy.

Recipe: Charred Salmon with Lemon Herb Couscous & Fava Beans

Even if you're afraid of cooking fish at home, this cod recipe will convince you it's truly no big deal. It begins with flaky white fish, which is pan-fried in olive oil and then served (read: smothered) in an outrageously good citrus butter sauce.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Cod in Citrus Basil Butter Sauce

This spring gnocchi calls for asparagus and peas, but you can really use whatever fresh produce you have on hand.

Recipe: Spring Vegetable Brown Butter Gnocchi

Before you grab the nearest take-out menu, consider whipping up this colorful and veggie-packed stir fry from scratch. You can get it on the table in under 30 minutes.

Recipe: Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry

Buttery shortbread crust andsweet and tangy cherry pie filling all topped with vanilla glaze, these pie bars are just the right kind of treat.

Recipe: Homemade Cherry Pie Bars

This uses strawberries and blueberries as the base — but you can swap in raspberries or blackberries too.

Recipe: No-Bake Spring Berry Pie

There's no wrong time of year for sangria, but this berry-packed beverage just tastes best when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.

Recipe: Strawberry Blueberry Spring Sangria

You only need five ingredients to whip up these tasty cocktails: fresh blackberries, mint, rum, lemonade, and club soda.

Recipe: Blackberry Lemonade Mojito