50 Best Spring Dinner Ideas for the Sunny Season

This classic lemony chicken dish is both comforting and fresh at the same time. The decadent cream sauce has a pop of citrus flavor that’s so good, you’ll want to pour it over both the chicken and the pasta!

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Not only does this creamy pasta salad have bits of hearty ham and cheese, but it’s also packed with crunchy veggies like bell peppers and spring peas. It’s great for your next picnic!

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If springtime reminds you of baseball season, these juicy and crisp hot dogs will become your new favorite. They’re just like the kind you might find at the ballpark, only better!

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This creamy baked spaghetti dish is packed with ham, mushrooms, and green peas, but it’s the crispy breadcrumb topping that’ll have you coming back for more.

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Plan a Mediterranean-inspired dinner with these tasty lamb meatballs. They’re leaner and lighter than your typical beef meatballs, and they’re delicious served up with tzatziki sauce and pita!

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Healthy, quick, and flavorful—these bowls are a no-brainer on busy weeknights. The sweet-and-spicy sauce and baked salmon comes together in just 25 minutes.

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Say hello to salty pancetta (aka bacon’s Italian cousin)! It gives this creamy, cheesy pasta dish a ton of flavor. And it just so happens to pair well with the fresh flavor of spring peas.

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These sweet and tangy carrots are the perfect side dish for spring! They’re elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for weeknights, too. You can pair them with chicken, steak, pork, or even lamb.

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Rack of lamb might look fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy. The key is rubbing the lamb with a flavorful mixture of garlic, rosemary, mustard, and honey. It helps create that beautiful crust!

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This quick pasta is always a hit, but come springtime, it’ll be a fresh reminder of the warm, sunny days. For an extra pop of flavor, give each plate a few grinds of black pepper on top.

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Hearty chicken and fresh spring veggies come together in one pan for this easy stir fry dish. There’s also a homemade sauce that’s full of savory soy flavor.

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This comforting casserole is a great way to use up extra ham from your Sunday feast. You can also use half pound of any ham from the deli counter to pair with the rice, peas, and cheese.

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If spring were a color, it would have be green—just like your freshly cut grass! So, why not celebrate the season (and the hue) by making this easy recipe for enchiladas.

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When sugar snap peas are in season, they’re delightfully sweet and crisp. This recipe showcases the veggie by simply sautéing them with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

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Spiced lamb patties are a fun way to switch up your burger night. They’re lean and flavorful, and piled high with a Greek-inspired feta sauce.

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Spring radishes look so pretty on these puff pastry tarts. It would make a perfect accompaniment to your favorite spring soup or serve it up as a tasty appetizer.

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We can’t get enough of the sweet and tangy combination of honey and mustard. It’s perfect for marinating chicken thighs that can either be cooked in the oven or on the grill.

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The best way to get Ladd Drummond to eat a salad is to add a juicy steak right on top! Here, the spicy-sweet dressing brings the whole thing together.

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If you’re growing basil in your garden this spring, then you’ll definitely want to use it to make a batch of fresh pesto! Add some seasonal asparagus and juicy shrimp for a quick and tasty pasta recipe.

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