As soon as the calendar flips to March, you can be ready for a shake up in your meal plan rotation with this collection of 25 spring meal plan recipe ideas. There's something for every family here! Quick dinners, bold and fresh flavors, and plenty of sweet treats will have everyone running to the dinner table.
Spring is the start of farmers market season, which means fresh, local produce is so much more accessible! Eating seasonally means you get the most delicious fruits and vegetables at the peak of perfection. Every quarter I prepare a seasonal meal plan to add variety to our dinner rotation and help make weekly planning a cinch.
Having a meal plan in place each week is a sanity-saver for our family. Want to learn my best tips for meal planning for your family? Check out this post on Family Meal Planning Strategies!
If you have picky eaters at your dinner table, you have my sympathy! We've tried so many techniques to get two neurodivergent kids to enjoy a family dinner and my best methods and suggestions are in this Keeping Peace with Picky Eaters post.
30-Minute Meals to the Rescue
Spring is one of the busiest times for families with school-aged children. Having recipes for a few quick and tasty meals at your fingertips will save you from takeout or panic dinners (peanut butter and jelly sandwiches sound familiar?). These are some great options to add to your spring meal plan!
Bright and Fresh Flavors
Bright, fresh, and veggie-forward spring flavors are just the thing our tastebuds need after the winter doldrums subside. The recipes below are great for adding vibrant flavor to your dinner rotation.
Oven-Baked Dinners
Temps don't automatically warm up once the calendar switches to spring! Ask a Midwesterner and they'll undoubtedly have a story about that one time it snowed in May. Some cozy meals for rainy or chilly spring nights are still needed, and these recipes will help you make that transition to spring in the most delicious way.
Bold Flavors
Spring dishes with extra herbs and spices, punchy sauces, or a sweet-savory balance of flavors have just the bold flavors we need to add some excitement to dinner. Check out the recipes below for some delicious options.
Sweet Treats for Spring
Sweet treats in spring are bursting with flavor and color! Take advantage of berries, rhubarb, and fresh lemons for snacks and desserts that help celebrate spring.
Check Out these Past Spring Meal Plans
There has been a lot of evolution in the meals I bring to our dinner table over the years! Here are collections of spring flavors from the past:
Reach Out!
I'd love to hear what dinners you make from this collection of spring flavors. Leave your favorite spring recipe in the comments, or tag me on Instagram or Facebook @planeatpostrepeat the next time you make one of these delicious recipes!
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