Spring Preview: 8 Spring Recipes to Fight the Winter Blues

I don’t know about you, but this is probably my least favorite time of year. At the beginning of winter, you get to break out those boots you paid way too much for while snuggling up with a mug of hot cocoa, admiring just how beautiful the snow looks. Once the holidays are over, however, and February continues to drag on, I start giving dirty looks to every pile of half-melted snow I see, hoping that it’ll transform into just one little patch of green grass.

While my Harry Potter-esque magic hasn’t quite developed yet, I do know one way to blissfully ignore the dull, dreary winter weather: spring cooking. If evil eye glares won’t get the warmer weather to arrive, perhaps some cheery spring recipes will do the trick. (Yes, it’s probably crazy. No, I will not try to be more logical.)

If you’re also impatiently waiting for spring, then you’re in luck because our friends over at MrFood.com have just the recipes you need to create a spring oasis in your very own kitchen. Check out the variety of spring recipes below!

The Best Carrot Cake Ever: What’s a spring recipe collection without a carrot cake recipe? And trust us, this one is one of the best. With our creamy frosting in between layers of this moist cake, it doesn’t get much better than this.	Lemon Refrigerator Bars: We love all kinds of lemon-y desserts during the spring, and these easy bar cookies are no exception. The best part about ’em? They’re no-cook! Just pop these in the fridge, and enjoy.
Blueberry and Brie Crostini: Looking for a sophisticated recipe for a high-class palate? Well, we think this unique spring recipe might just do the trick. With the unexpected addition of blueberries, this party recipe is top of the class.	Spring Vegetable Couscous: I don’t know about you, but I want a little bit of spring in every meal, including dinner! You can inject a little sunshine into your main course with a helping of our Spring Vegetable Couscous.
Spring Flower Cupcakes: How can you not smile just looking at these beautiful cupcakes? Make use of a spring favorite – jellybeans – to decorate these cupcakes just how you like. Spring is certainly in the air when you’ve got cupcakes like these!	Bouquet of Flowers Cake: Want even more flowers? Well, you’ve got it! We love how the flaked coconut gives this cake so much texture! And the addition of gum drops and rainbow sprinkles make this a bright and fun spring recipe.
Lemon Macadamia Cake: That’s right. Lemon is back. Again. This time, we’re going to go with an invigorating cake recipe. With a light whipped cream topping, you’ll completely forget about the cloudy, gloomy weather.	Strawberry Rhubarb Pie: There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned pie recipe to get us thinking of picnics, cool breezes, and birds chirping. This fruity pie recipe is sure to take you right back to your childhood… and right into spring!

Now that you’re ready for spring, tell us: what’s your favorite spring recipe? Let us know in the comments below!

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