Come springtime, everything around us seems to bloom. And for food lovers, the season brings with it a colorful and mouth-watering array of fresh ingredients - peas, asparagus, leeks, radishes, etc. Undoubtedly, incorporating these into inspired dinner recipes can help us transition away from the comforting but heavy flavors of winter. It could be a vibrant lamb shank paired with springtime herbs, a hearty steak and carrot taco, chicken cooked with the subtly sweet fennel, or a refreshing cod meal alongside lemony leeks. This quick guide shares some of our most beloved springtime dinner ideas, sure to make those taste buds sing with the symphony of the season!

Let's start with lamb shanks. Braised and served with a salad of pea tendrils, sugar snap peas, mint and shiso leaves, and garnished with fragrant nasturtium, this dish is spring on a plate. Or maybe you prefer a simplistic dish with tender carrots, radishes, spring onions, and oyster mushrooms simmered in a delightful mixture of chicken juices and butter, a dish that comes together in just 55 minutes.

Ever tried roasting radishes? According to cookbook author Susan Spungen, it's a game-changer. Mixed with carrots and shallots, seasoned salmon, and asparagus, roasted radishes deliver a juicy and soft texture, striking a delightful contrast to their otherwise sharp raw profile.

Creating that perfect golden sheen on a skin-on chicken thigh roasted on a bed of leeks and potatoes can be as simple as a quick stint under the broiler, followed by a basting in pan drippings and dressing in a crispy gremolata of toasted pine nuts, garlic, and parsley.

Or, try cooking new potatoes in a creamy broth with tender shrimp, fresh peas, and dill for a delicious one-pan skillet dinner. For vegetarians, why not replace the skirt steak in a warm homemade tortilla with roasted mixed mushrooms and sprinkle some fragrant cumin seeds over roasted carrots?

Complement your cod with leeks cooked in white wine and chicken broth, as suggested by food writer Colu Henry. Enhance it with that satisfying crunch of snap peas and finish it off with a verdant pesto of pea shoots, parsley, and dill, balanced with salty ricotta salata cheese and nutty sunflower seed kernels.

For a more robust meal, try the recipe by Klancy Miller, pairing bone-in chicken thighs with licorice-y fennel, leeks, and a dash of Pernod, finalized with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon. Served over arugula, roasted radishes and chicken thighs make for a quick eater-pleaser, and all it takes are six simple ingredients and 45 minutes!

What could be more comforting than a warm puree of chile and ginger-spiked spinach and cilantro, served with crispy cheese cubes, a.k.a. paneer-like cheese croutons fried in ghee? Or, for fans of fattier meats, serve lamb with a radish salad, not just any radish salad though - one with watermelon radishes, green daikon and cherry radishes, garnished with watercress and dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

And finally, the classic comfort of dried morels soaked in hot water to make a rich broth, enhancing the cream sauce, paired with hearty duck breasts rubbed with fresh herb and salt mix just a few hours before pan-roasting for juicy flavorful meat. Ah, the tastes of spring! Enjoy cooking, dining and the glorious season, one meal at a time!