Seasonal Spring Dinner Party

Get easy, farmers’ market–fresh recipes for a spring soiree that won’t break the bank

Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Stephanie Dean

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Velvety Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Get the most out of great fresh carrots by making pesto out of their tops.

Recipe: Velvety Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

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Baby greens, green onions, and loads of parsley (it’s even in the dressing) give this salad lots of fresh spring flavor.

Recipe: Triple Green Salad

Although it's pricier than ordinary ground beef, grass-fed (usually found at farmers' markets) goes a long way when rolled into mini meatballs.

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable and Mini Meatball Pappardelle

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Skip the ice cream and whip up this easy and healthy dessert.

Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Savor the fresh flavors of springtime with these easy dishes, ready in 30 minutes or less

These delicious recipes won’t weigh you down—and with prep times of 30 minutes or less, they won’t slow you down, either

Spring and summer are always better with strawberry shortcake, jam, and more