Freshen Up Your Spring Meals With These Colorful Recipes

Southern Living

From an easy Easter brunch to a celebration of Spring greens, these recipes are sure to pop on your table.

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Carrot Hummus

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Carrot Hummus

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Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup

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Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Tarragon Asparagus with Eggs

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Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Artichoke and Spinach Dip

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Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

Recipe: Honey-Port Lacquered Ham with Whipped Dijon Cream

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New Potato and Fennel Salad

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: New Potato and Fennel Salad

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“Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

Recipe: “Carrot Cake” Biscuits and Pineapple-Cinnamon Butter

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Radishes in Warm Herb Butter

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Radishes in Warm Herb Butter

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Southern Living Bloody Mary

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton

Recipe: Southern Living Bloody Mary

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Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Coconut Meringues with Elderflower Strawberries

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3 Sweet Spring Cupcake Ideas

A bright spring party spread isn't complete without some fun and festive desserts. These simple ideas from our friends at MyRecipes dress up pre-made cupcakes and vanilla frosting with gummies, licorice, marshmallows, and jelly beans. Whether you're looking to make Butterfly Cupcakes with the help of some little hands, oh-so-simple Flower Cupcakes, or the adorable Bunny Face Cupcakes, this quick tutorial will show you the ropes.

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Garlic Shrimp and Herbed Couscous Salad

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Herbed Couscous Salad

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Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes

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Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pork and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

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Pea Pesto Flatbread

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pea Pesto Flatbread

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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Broccoli

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ, PROP STYLING: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Recipe: Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Broccoli

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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Poached Salmon Salad with Pickled Snap Peas

PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ, PROP STYLING: HEATHER CHADDUCK HILLEGAS; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

Recipe: Poached Salmon Salad with Pickled Snap Peas

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Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwiches

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sandwiches

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Dry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Wings

Photo: Jennifer Causey, Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick; Prop Styling: Morgan Locke

Recipe: Dry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Wings

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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

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Ham-and-Bean Soup

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup

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