Winter is a wonderful time of the year, full of cozy family gatherings with warm hearty meals and delicious baked goods. But, with the first day of spring right around the corner, we are just about done with winter! We are anxious for some warm weather and can’t wait for grilling season to start!
While it isn’t time to dig out the barbecue just yet, we have put together a list of spring recipes to shake off the winter blues right at home:
Lemony Roasted Salmon with White Wine Couscous
With yogurt, chives and lemon juice, this salmon is the perfect light and flavourful meal to kick off spring! Out with the heavy, hearty meals of winter and in with the delicious and fresh springtime favourites! We know this recipe will be a sure crowd-pleaser with your family.
Photo by myrecipes.com
Garlic-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Spring Vegetables
This pork shoulder recipe is perfect for spoiling yourself and your partner for a date night in this spring! If you have started growing some herbs in your kitchen windowsill, use those to make this recipe your own and give it that fresh flavor. Feel free to replace the veggies with whatever is in season at the local Farmers’ Market.
Photo by foodandwine.com
Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs
If you are looking to spring into spring tonight, try this super easy chicken and garlic meal! We bet this tender and juicy chicken with fragrant fresh herbs will be swiftly added to your arsenal of quick and delicious weeknight dinners.
Photo by tasteofhome.com
Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb
With Easter just around the corner, we start to think of making delicious recipes like this one. Drizzle this juicy and tender rack of lamb with the honey vinaigrette and serve with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed seasonal veggies. Absolutely scrumptious!
Photo by allrecipes.com
One-Skillet Steak and Spring Veg with Spicy Mustard
When the barbecue is still buried in the snow, this is a great recipe to utilize your skillet for cooking the steak. This recipe is super fast and simple to whip together for your family tonight. Plus, there are very few dishes to wash afterwards, which is always a plus for families on the go!
Photo by bonappetit.com
We have everything you need to jump into spring at our Calgary and Rosemary Meat Shops. If you are looking for recommendations on what cuts of meat that would pair best with a recipe, ask one of our knowledgeable butchers. We would be more than pleased to help you pick the star of your dinner tonight.
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP CALGARY
9675 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2J 0P6
P: 403.255.1232
E: calgarystore@spraggsmeatshop.com
SPRAGG’S MEAT SHOP ROSEMARY
438 Centre St
Rosemary, AB, T0J 2W0
P: 403.378.3800
E: meatshop@spraggsmeatshop.com