Depending on where you live and what you like, the weather could be just perfect right now, okay, or not your cup of tea. Warm weather during the spring days is a great time to stock up on seasonal ingredients. Whether it’s grocery stores or farmer’s markets around you, purchasing these ingredients can be a fun adventure to go on during your free time. There are limitless ways to utilize farm-to-table ingredients for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacks throughout the day. Here are some of the best seasonal ingredients to have on hand during this month.
Herbs
Basil (green or purple), rosemary, parsley, mint, and chives are fantastic herbs to have on hand, with a variety of ways to utilize them. All of these can be utilized as garnishes to give your dishes a beautiful aesthetic as appetizing ingredients. These herbs can also be used in sauces that you make at home, which gives you the creative power to play around with to create your signature home specialties as well.
Vegetables
English peas and snap peas can elevate a simple meal to a spectacular meal. Whether you are making pasta or soups or eating them as side dishes alone, these ingredients are healthy, light, and refreshing to eat during lunch or dinner. Potatoes are very versatile to use as well in savory dishes.
Fruits
Around this time of year, fruits are absolutely refreshing to incorporate into your daily meals or as standalone healthy snacks. Ingredients such as strawberries and Meyer lemons (or regular lemons as a substitute if you need to) can be put in many savory or sweet dishes. If you enjoy refreshing smoothies, iced drinks, and/or desserts, these fruits are perfect during this time of year.
As we are in a new season, what are your favorite seasonal ingredients to utilize during this time? Do you prefer hot, warm, cold, or a mix of the options to enjoy during the spring season? Are you going to be creative and try new mixes with the ingredients listed here? What about the tried-and-true recipes that you have in your personal repertoire or cookbooks in your library? Whatever you decide to do, have fun, and enjoy amazing fresh farm-to-table ingredients. Be sure to use them as soon as possible, the shelf life doesn’t last forever.
