I’m so glad we made it to March. The days are growing longer already and I love how the spring sunshine illuminates our kitchen. We even spied some fresh green daffodil leaves in the neighbor’s yard yesterday. We’ve just returned from a week in sunny Maui (Grace was delighted by the waves at the beach!), and we’re recovering from some colds that we brought back with us.
Asparagus is on its way and we’ll finally have more fresh fruits and vegetables to work with this month. I’m looking forward to cooking my favorite green curry soon, shown below. You’ll find more seasonal recipes in this post!
Asparagus
Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables
Easily gluten free and vegan
“I made this for dinner tonight and it was the best green curry I have ever had, better than our favorite restaurant where we get it. So thankful I found this recipe so I can make it at home. Thanks so much for sharing, it was absolutely delicious!!!” – Ashley
Avocado
Avocado Toast (Plus Tips & Variations)
Easily gluten free and vegan
“Love your ideas. I generally have mine with chili flakes and poached eggs. Now gonna try with tomato and balsamic.” – Tracy
Broccoli
Greek Broccoli Salad
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I opted to use feta, not olives and this salad turned out DELICIOUS! I brought it to a potluck and it was well-received, I’ll definitely make it again.” – Anna
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Baked Tofu with Honey-Sesame Glaze
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
“This was really delicious! Even my daughter loved it and she never loves my forays into vegan cooking! I will definitely make this again.” – Tali
More Brussels sprout recipes »
Cabbage
Hot Pink Coconut Slaw
Gluten free and easily vegan
“This was delicious! We devoured it all. Our 3-year-old even said “Num, num!”, and she is not usually a huge cabbage fan.” – Amanda
Cauliflower
Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables
Easily gluten free
“Oh my goodness!!! This was soooo good. I used Cascone’s sauce, because that was what we always have. My favorite thing was that the cauliflower soaked up the sauce. This is definitely one to make again.” – Diane
Citrus fruits
Vibrant Orange & Arugula Salad
Gluten free
“Delicious! I doubled it and used cara cara, navel and blood oranges for a low-key dinner party. My friends really liked the flavors, and it looks SO pretty the way Kate has sliced the oranges.” – Lily
More orange recipes » (also grapefruit, lemon, lime and clementines)
Greens
Lemony Roasted Broccoli, Arugula & Lentil Salad
Gluten free and easily vegan
More arugula recipes » (also spinach)
Mushrooms
Portobello and Poblano Fajitas
Easily gluten free and easily vegan
“I love this recipe and have made it multiple times. I serve it with a side of spanish rice and some vegetarian refried beans. I have made this for guests and everyone has been very impressed :)” – Chase
Peas
Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta
Easily gluten free
“I’m always looking for recipes that include a lot of veggies so this was perfect for me. It was my first time cooking with asparagus, fresh parsley, and scallions (I confused shallots with scallions. They’re both onion-like so I was close!). My favorite thing about this recipe was the flavoring that the lemon juice added and my last favorite was the big bite of parsley that I took! Thanks a lot!” – Loni
Radishes
Spring Carrot, Radish and Quinoa Salad with Herbed Avocado
Gluten free and easily vegan
“I just had this salad today and loved it! I’m so happy I made 2 servings so I can enjoy it again tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Kate! Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes in the near future.” – Jen
Sweet Potatoes
Hearty Sweet Potato, Arugula & Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing
Gluten free and easily vegan
“My husband first said “this is one of the best salads you’ve ever eaten, right?” followed definitively by “this is the best salad I’ve ever had.” Thank you for this phenomenal recipe, Kate!!! “Meal in a bowl” is right!” – Jill
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Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles
This makes me so excited for spring as well! I live in Nebraska and have been loving the weather lately; I’m praying that winter doesn’t make a return! Can’t wait to try the peas/asparagus pasta…that sounds like the ultimate spring dish!
Kate
I have my fingers crossed for no more cold, gray days! Hope you love the asparagus pasta.
Sarah | Well and Full
Ahh I’m so excited that spring produce is starting to make its way into the markets! I am SO looking forward to the warmer weather and fresh produce!! :D
Megan
I missed your seasonal produce guides, so these What to Eat features are great! Thanks!
Kate
Yay, glad you like them! Thank you, Megan.
Chelsea
I love this call back to your lists of seasonal vegetables. I just made a riff of your roasted broccoli, brussels, and lentil salad (I made it into a grain bowl) partially because I think I memorized your lists of seasonal vegetables last year… slightly embarrassing to admit!
Kate
Well, I think that is awesome! Your version sounds stellar.
Amy - Parsley In My Teeth
I really like these “what’s in season” posts! So glad asparagus is making itself known – means Spring is just around the corner!
Bet @ Bet On Dinner
These posts are so inspirational…I want to eat All the Healthy Things now! :o) Thank you!
Kelley
Asparagus and peas! I can’t WAIT.
Carolyn - The Green Grape
Love this post! I just came across your blog a few days ago and have enjoyed going through your catalog of recipes… so many great ones to try! I love that you dedicate a post of what’s in season because I never know. Can’t wait to cook up some asparagus!
Kate
I hope you get a chance to dive into some new springy produce, Carolyn!
upbeetandkaleingit
Those quesadillas look AMAZING! I will have to try them. I think that quesadillas and enchiladas may be my all time favorite meals. So healthy too! Thanks for sharing.
Kate
I’m obsessed with the enchiladas, too. Thanks, friend!
Brian @ A Thought For Food
The foods of March/April are some of my favorites, especially peas and mushrooms. Usually paired together. :-)
Kate
Hmmm, have I had peas and mushrooms together? I think it’s time to try!!! Happy spring, Brian. :)
Becky Staple
So glad to see green again! Thanks for the wonderful round-up.
Kate
AH, me too! That special springy green is my favorite.
Mari
I just pre-ordered the book, and I wish it were May already! It looks great, and I am very excited about it. I started reading your posts a few weeks ago and am enjoying them very much. I definitely needed some great vegetable dishes, and you have opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities. I can’t wait to move so I can get everything out of storage and cook more, but who knows when that will be?! Thanks for letting us know about the book.
Kate
Mari, thank you so much for saying hello and pre-ordering my book! I really appreciate it! So glad you found my blog, and I hope you get to unpack those kitchen tools in a new space soon! That feels so good. :)
Christen
Love that spring brings us some new green veggies to get creative with! So many great, healthy recipes here!
Kate
Thank you, Christen! Hope you get a chance to cook one up soon.
Dan Wickett
Just ordered the book–as many recipes as I’ve “borrowed” from you over the past six months…it would have seemed wrong not to–and now it will be that much easier to grab a recipe.
Kate
Dan, thank you so much! Delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying my recipes lately. I hope you love the book, too!
Debbie
I am so looking forward to your cookbook Kate. I use a number of recipes from your blog. The ingredients are practical and the recipes turn out well. I am looking forward to giving your cookbook to others as a gift.
Kate
Debbie, thank you! That’s music to my ears. Thank you for sharing my book with others!
Susan
I don’t have to cook at all this month (my husband is cooking this week, and starting next week we’ll be traveling)!!! However, I’ve saved several recipes, and definitely want to try them. I need to pay more attention to these monthly posts.
Kate
Yes, I do these seasonal posts each month. I hope you try some of them!
Susan
Forgot to say that I’ve put your cookbook on my Amazon wish list. The look inside feature is very generous for your book. The book is looking really good, and like one that should be in every kitchen.
Kate
I appreciate that, Susan! I’m really excited about it.
Kim
I had a peek at your cook book and it looks awesome. I can’t wait til it comes out. You are inspiring me to cook more often (it’s not my favourite thing)! I also noticed you have a beautiful kitchen! Congradulations!
Kate
I’m so happy I could bring some joy to cooking for you, Kim! I appreciate that.
Emily
As a fellow Oklahoman, and lover of Pepe’s, Sweet Basil, and your blog, CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t wait to see your cookbook!
Kate
Thanks, Emily!
Lauren
Just pre-ordered your book! I cannot wait to receive it! I have loved your blog for 2+ years now and I am so excited to see this book come to fruition! :)
Kate
Aw, thanks, Lauren! I’m so happy to have you here and can’t wait until you see the book.
Madeline
Eek! I just pre-ordered your gorgeous book from Amazon! I can’t wait to admire each page! Congratulations, Cookie & Kate!
Kate
Thank you, Madeline! I can’t wait for you to see it.
Mary Landon
Random comment: I don’t follow many blogs on a regular basis but I check yours weekly. :) The recipes have always been successful and delicious. Also, I do love your videos! It inspires me to make one just for the fun of it! I’m sure you had to work very hard to make them seem so effortless. Really fun aspect to your website.
Kate
This is all so kind, Mary! You’re right, those videos did take a lot of work. My brother, Zane, helped me out with them! I’ll pass along the compliment to him. :)
Jean
wow these look so good. Congratulations on your book, That’s a great accomplishment! I will be purchasing your book! (do you have more pictures of Cookie in the book?? :-) )
Kate
I hope you do, Jean! And yes, that cookbook has Cookie *everywhere* in it. It wouldn’t feel right without her!
Courtney
Pre-ordered!! Cannot wait!
Kate
Thanks, Courtney! I’m so excited for you to see it.
MichelleR
I just pre-ordered your book from Amazon! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see what beautiful recipes will be in the book. Congratulations!!!
Kate
Thank you so much, Michelle! I hope you love it.
anthony
Congratulations on the book! I just pre-ordered it and based on all the recipes I’ve tried from your blog over the past year, am sure it will be fabulous! And I hope it sells more copies than … oh let’s go with MJ’s ‘Thriller’.
Kate
So kind of you, Anthony! I hope it sells well, too, but keeping my expectations slightly lower than Thriller-level. ;)
Sylia
Congrats !!!! I wish you the best because you deserve it!!!! Thank you for the monthly inspiration!!!!
Kate
Thank you Sylia!
Katie Beth
Kate, I LOVE green curry and am super excited to make this over the weekend! I also just pre-ordered your book and am so thrilled for you that this is now a reality! I’ve been reading your blog for years and am excited for whatever may be next for you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to providing healthful content on your page and now in your book. Can’t wait to get it in May!
Kate
Katie Beth, I owe you a belated thank you for your kind comment! Thank you so much for pre-ordering. Delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying my recipes. I hope you LOVE the book! xo!
McKel Hill | Nutrition Stripped
Such a great list with so much inspo!
Kate
Thanks so much, pal!
Catherine R White
My cookbook shelves are full, but clearly one of the books is going to have to be bumped since I just pre-ordered your book. Can’t wait! Congratulations–this is a HUGE (and delicious) accomplishment.
Kate
Thank you, Catherine! I can’t wait for you to see it.
Maria
Cannot get enough asparagus and citrus right now!!! Trying to think of a million ways to use both! Love your suggestions for each;)
Kate
Thanks, Maria! I hope this gave you some springtime cooking inspiration.
Karen
Thanks for this list! I’m always wondering what foods are in season, and I love your list of recipes.
Kate
You’re welcome, Karen! I hope it inspired you.
Theresa
Congrats on your book and all your hard work! Love that it is under $15.00. All your recipes I try are delicious.
Kate
Thanks, Theresa! It was really important to me that the book itself and the recipes inside were affordable and accessible. So happy you found my blog!
Ashna
Congrats on your book :)
x
Kate
Thank you, Ashna. :)
Kelly
So excited for your book, Kate!! I can’t wait to get it…. I really love real cookbooks over printed recipes.
Canadians can pre-order on Indigo if you prefer! https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/love-real-food-more-than/9781623367411-item.html?ikwid=love+real+food&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
Kate
Thanks for the tip, Kelly!
Amy
I haven’t bought a new cookbook in years. Yours looks amazing! NONE of your recipes have failed me yet on your blog. I’m pre-ordering :) Congratulations on all your hard work!
Kate
Thank you, Amy! I can’t wait for you to see the book.
Jessica
I’ll only eat Brussels sprouts roasted, and they sound great mixed with crispy tofu! That and those cauliflower/lentil tacos…talk about a mix of my favorite vegan ingredients!
Ashna
I’ll give a try to the broccoli recipe. I loveee stir-fry broccoli. Also adding cauliflower tacos to my list :)
Thanks for the ideas Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Ashna! I hope you enjoy them!
Cassie Autumn Tran
All of these produce ingredients are fantastic! Sweet potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, greens, and mushrooms have been my favorites thus far!
Hayley
Just picked up green curry paste special at an Asian grocer the other day. Can not wait to make that green curry! I’m so excited for spring veggies :)
Kate
Let me know what you think, Hayley!
Cassie Autumn Tran
Mushrooms, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, and cabbage are some of my favorites this time of the year! I need to try out more of your recipes–I did make a similar rendition on your Thai green curry and it was a massive success!
Kate
Thank you, Cassie!
Rebecca B.
I adore these posts! This one particularly made me very excited for spring to come! At my house we’re transitioning to a vegetarian diet, and it’s quite a change from the way me and my husband grew up. Its really important to us to be healthy vegetarians, and not just binge on Cheez Its and Oreos! That’s why we love your blog so much. Thank you for doing what you do! I know you read comments and enjoy getting ideas for what your readers would like to see, so I wanted to mention how much I’d love to read about what your grocery trips look like, what pantry staples you keep stocked, what you eat in a day, etc.!
Kate
Thank you, Rebecca!
Ana
Cannot wait for asparagus to come in season! Lovely post Kate, as always :)
Kate
Thank you, Ana!
Mary Callan
Getting excited for all the great produce coming in March. Lovely:)
ajay rana
amazing blog about to full months
Dra Márcia Garcia
Outro ponto que reforça a ideia de que o Duragel preço é um produto de confiança é que não consta se que uma reclamação no site reclame aqui, devido ao boa aceitação do produto no mercado.
Já estava com esse problemas a tempo e nunca tive coragem de procurar ajuda, mas nesse meio tempo resolvi usar o Duragel preço, as melhoras foram perceptíveis e meu problema com a impotência sexual foi embora.
Dra Márcia Garcia
Até os jovens hoje podem sofrer com a impotência sexual, devido ao uso de álcool e drogas, colesterol alto, enfim, pode ser casos mais raros disso não são muito alertados, porém o Duragel funciona também se aplica nessa faixa de idade.
Homens com diabete não tem risco nenhum em fazer uso do Duragel funciona , quando a mesma não é controlada ela dificulta a circulação de sangue, assim dificultando a ereção do indivíduo.
Bonnie
I purchased your cookbook about a month ago. What a find! Every recipe is delicious! Just when I think one is the best, the next one is just as good! My husband is loving your recipes too!
Thanks Kate for making recipes that taste good and, are good for you!!
Kate
Thank you! I’m excited you have my cookbook and are enjoying it.
Janice Clark
Could I make the green curry dish with yellow curry. My kids don’t like spice.
Kate
You could try it. Or use less curry paste. I hope you try it!
Laurie Baker
I am a vegetarian and March is asparagus season!
Kathie
Can’t wait to try your March recipes They look so yummy .
Kathie
Sandra Ross
I’m sure many of us have a good idea of what you are going through. This is so terribly hard losing the pet you love so much. You and Cookie will be in my thought for a long time. Cookie was an excellent judge of recipes.
Sue
You are fortunate to have given and received love from Cookie. I hope your many memories togethergive you some peace.
Jessica
You are an amazing Chef, you have taught me so much! Sending love and hugs for the loss of Cookie, I had a Grate Dane/Irish wolfhound named Rudy for 13 years from when I was 20. They are so special, I still miss him even though it has been 13 years since he passed. Thank you for sharing!
Sandy
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Cookie. It’s so difficult to lose a pet. May her memory be a blessing.