Spring is officially here, and to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we asked the Food52 team to share the recipes they can\u2019t wait to make this spring. The results, of course, are varied. Some are drawn to easy, high-impact recipes that pack tons of flavor. Others are seeking involved projects that are ideal for weekends (homemade hotdogs, anyone?). But there\u2019s one common thread between these dishes: They\u2019d all fit in beautifully at your next picnic, whether you\u2019re gathering with friends for a potluck in the park or packing your lunch for a beach day. Without further ado, here are eight recipes we can\u2019t wait to make this spring.<\/p>\n
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1. Blueberry Lemon Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpring means planting in the garden and longer, sunnier days\u2014and nothing tastes as sunny as lemon cake.\u201d \u2014Garrett McDonnell, Digital Designer<\/em><\/p>\n2. Bucatini With Ricotta & Sumac<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cNothing beats strolling up to the farmers market on a Saturday and seeing spring produce slowly popping up amid a sea of winter root vegetables. Don’t get me wrong, I love carrots and potatoes just as much as the next person, but I’m itching for something new. It is a known fact that as soon as I see piles of fresh mint and spinach, I will grab as much as possible to make this one-pot pasta recipe. It’s flashy enough to impress friends at an outdoor dinner party but easy enough to prepare it without feeling stressed. Plus, bucatini is a top-tier pasta shape, and sumac makes everything taste better!\u201d \u2014Dominique Evans, Social Content Creator<\/em><\/p>\n3. Mortadella & Dijon Tart<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m excited to try [this tart] because I recently started eating meat again and discovering the joys of mortadella has been life-changing.\u201d \u2014Madison Trapkin, Assistant Editor<\/em><\/p>\n4. Halloumi & Persimmon Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m obsessed with halloumi and am determined to incorporate it into my diet more frequently. I also love the idea of using Hondashi\u2014an instant dashi powder\u2014to give salad dressings a savory, salty boost.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Editorial & Production Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n5. Beef Hot Dogs With Dirty Onions & Whole Grain Mustard<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis spring, I\u2019m excited to drop a few feet of hot dogs onto the grill. While most of those dogs will be store-bought, at some point I want to make my own. When that time comes, I’m using this recipe from Rome.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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2. Bucatini With Ricotta & Sumac<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cNothing beats strolling up to the farmers market on a Saturday and seeing spring produce slowly popping up amid a sea of winter root vegetables. Don’t get me wrong, I love carrots and potatoes just as much as the next person, but I’m itching for something new. It is a known fact that as soon as I see piles of fresh mint and spinach, I will grab as much as possible to make this one-pot pasta recipe. It’s flashy enough to impress friends at an outdoor dinner party but easy enough to prepare it without feeling stressed. Plus, bucatini is a top-tier pasta shape, and sumac makes everything taste better!\u201d \u2014Dominique Evans, Social Content Creator<\/em><\/p>\n3. Mortadella & Dijon Tart<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m excited to try [this tart] because I recently started eating meat again and discovering the joys of mortadella has been life-changing.\u201d \u2014Madison Trapkin, Assistant Editor<\/em><\/p>\n4. Halloumi & Persimmon Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m obsessed with halloumi and am determined to incorporate it into my diet more frequently. I also love the idea of using Hondashi\u2014an instant dashi powder\u2014to give salad dressings a savory, salty boost.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Editorial & Production Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n5. Beef Hot Dogs With Dirty Onions & Whole Grain Mustard<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis spring, I\u2019m excited to drop a few feet of hot dogs onto the grill. While most of those dogs will be store-bought, at some point I want to make my own. When that time comes, I’m using this recipe from Rome.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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3. Mortadella & Dijon Tart<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m excited to try [this tart] because I recently started eating meat again and discovering the joys of mortadella has been life-changing.\u201d \u2014Madison Trapkin, Assistant Editor<\/em><\/p>\n4. Halloumi & Persimmon Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m obsessed with halloumi and am determined to incorporate it into my diet more frequently. I also love the idea of using Hondashi\u2014an instant dashi powder\u2014to give salad dressings a savory, salty boost.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Editorial & Production Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n5. Beef Hot Dogs With Dirty Onions & Whole Grain Mustard<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis spring, I\u2019m excited to drop a few feet of hot dogs onto the grill. While most of those dogs will be store-bought, at some point I want to make my own. When that time comes, I’m using this recipe from Rome.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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4. Halloumi & Persimmon Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI\u2019m obsessed with halloumi and am determined to incorporate it into my diet more frequently. I also love the idea of using Hondashi\u2014an instant dashi powder\u2014to give salad dressings a savory, salty boost.\u201d \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Editorial & Production Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n5. Beef Hot Dogs With Dirty Onions & Whole Grain Mustard<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis spring, I\u2019m excited to drop a few feet of hot dogs onto the grill. While most of those dogs will be store-bought, at some point I want to make my own. When that time comes, I’m using this recipe from Rome.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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5. Beef Hot Dogs With Dirty Onions & Whole Grain Mustard<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis spring, I\u2019m excited to drop a few feet of hot dogs onto the grill. While most of those dogs will be store-bought, at some point I want to make my own. When that time comes, I’m using this recipe from Rome.\u201d \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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6. Sheet-Pan Frittata Sandwiches on Ciabatta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cSpringtime means the return of picnics, which means I need portable foods and I need them now<\/strong>. This frittata sandwich hits all the portability notes, plus you bake the entire 12 servings of frittata on one sheet pan all at once, so it\u2019s a breeze to assemble.\u201d \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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7. Corn Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cGrowing up in the South, cornbread has always been a favorite side of mine to go alongside savory dishes like chili, crawfish, or barbecued meats. Simultaneously, my mom’s Puerto Rican cornbread (sweeter and fluffier, more like a cake) is a top-tier sweet treat or dessert. So when I saw this sweet corn cake recipe, it obviously went to the top of my to-bake list.\u201d \u2014Julia Kramer, Commerce Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Corn]()
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a springy recipe with two things I\u2019ve never tried: steaming then roasting potatoes, and garlic mustard!\u201d \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n
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8. Crispy Potatoes with Garlic Mustard Pesto<\/a>
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