The Delights of Spring Recipes

Spring has awakened in the garden, and this week’s box is thus filled with a bevy of colorful favorites, from orange carrots, bright chives and light-green leeks to purple sprouting broccoli and rainbow Swiss chard. Enjoy these fresh ingredients alongside herb-kissed focaccia bread and unique black lentils. Also including a plethora of greens, farm-fresh eggs, and bright citrus fruit, this springtime lineup is sure to delight.

Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:

Black Caviar Lentil & Carrot Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
This salad from the experts at Rancho Gordo is fantastic for lunch all on its own, or served as a side at suppertime.

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Honey & Lemon
Time to break out the barbecue (or grill pan) for these flavorful cauliflower “steaks”!

Garlic Butter-Roasted Cremini Mushrooms
Roasted with capers and garlic, this simple dish is a real show-stopper.

Rainbow Swiss Chard with Meyer Lemon Citronette
A light, lemony dressing adds bright appeal to tender Swiss chard.

Scallion Relish
This peppy relish from Martha Stewart adds flavor to the likes of grilled salmon, chicken and even flatbreads.

Roasted Cara Cara Oranges
These gorgeous oranges are a wonderful addition to a cheeseboard; or, remove the rinds and toss into a salad!