💐 Bright Spring Meals + Must-Try Desserts!

View this email in your browser Hi Friends 👋🏼  Spring is almost here, and it's the perfect time to brighten up your menu with fresh seasonal flavors. With National Poultry Day on March 19 and the first day of spring arriving March 20, we're celebrating with delicious chicken recipes, tender artichoke dishes, and a few sweet desserts to finish things off. From light chicken dinners to simple artichoke recipes that highlight the season, these fresh and flavorful meals are a great way to welcome warmer days and a new season of cooking. 🌸🍗 Have a great week!   featured recipes Mediterranean Inspired Spaghetti Squash Irish Sliders Shrimp Scampi Foil Packs Green Bean Crispers   To get the recipe ingredients and directions, click on the recipe name or image; which will take you to the original post.  Mediterranean-Inspired Spaghetti Squash made with sausage, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Irish Sliders made with leftover corned beef, melted Dubliner Irish cheese, sauerkraut and spicy Irish mustard on potato slider rolls. Shrimp Scampi made with garlic, white wine, butter and lemon juice cooked in foil packs. Fresh green beans dipped in beer batter; then fried until crispy and golden brown. Serve alone or with a light garlic lemon aioli! delicious chicken recipes   When you're craving something satisfying but not too heavy, light chicken dinners are the perfect solution. Lean, versatile, and quick to cook, chicken pairs beautifully with bright spring ingredients like lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables. Whether it's a simple skillet meal, a fresh salad, or an easy baked dish, these lighter chicken recipes are full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or welcoming the fresh flavors of spring. Lemon Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Casserole Chicken Piccata Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken Tarragon & Lime Roasted Cornish Hens Lemon Basil Chicken Cutlets Chicken Margherita Herb Crusted Chicken Basil and Lemon Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers Garlic and Herb Stuffed Chicken Chicken Balsamico simple artichoke recipes Artichokes are one of spring's most delicious seasonal ingredients, bringing a fresh, slightly nutty flavor to so many dishes. From creamy dips and bright salads to savory dinners, artichokes add a wonderful depth of flavor and texture. Artichoke Pesto Orzo Salad Italian Stuffed Artichokes Spinach Artichoke Flatbread Italian Sausage, Artichoke Heart and Sun Dried Tomato Risotto Hot Marinated Artichoke Dip Skillet Chicken, Sausage, Artichokes and Potatoes Artichoke & Spinach Breakfast Strata Artichokes and Potatoes Antipasto Pull Apart Bread Chick Pea Salad with Artichoke Hearts and Sun Dried Tomatoes Spinach Artichoke Quiche Italian Fried Artichoke Hearts fresh spring desserts As the days get warmer, it's the perfect time to enjoy desserts that are light, bright, and full of fresh spring flavor. Whether you're baking for a weekend gathering or just want something sweet to celebrate the season, these fresh spring desserts are the perfect way to welcome longer days and warmer weather. Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Cake Coconut Macaroons Lemon Olive Oil Cake Fresh Berry Tart No Bake Limoncello Pie Peaches and Cream Trifle Lemon Angel Food Cake Key Lime Pie Mousse Flourless Lemon Almond Torte Limoncello Strawberries with Basil  weekly meal plan #204 Gluten Free (gf); Dairy Free (df); Low Carb (lc) For serving suggestions, please visit our Recipe Index by Category.  Click on each title or image to get to the recipe where you can print or instantly add grocery items into your own Instacart account!  ➡️➡️Click here to Download Blank Weekly Meal Plan Monday, March 16 Cauliflower Gnocchi with Spinach  Tuesday, March 17 🍀 Corned Beef Wednesday, March 18 Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs  Thursday, March 19 Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce   Friday, March 20 Garlic Mushroom French Bread Pizza Saturday, March 21 Sheet Pan Italian Pork Loin Sunday, March 22 Chimichurri Whole Chicken  Dessert Chocolate Chip Mint Pie most popular recipe last week Ham and Cheese Quiche Ham and Cheese Quiche made with farm fresh eggs, heavy cream, diced ham, shredded Cheddar cheese and chives.  recipes found around the web Here are some other recipes I found this week that caught my eye.     1. Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole from Tastes of Lizzy T 2. Seafood Mac and Cheese from Dizzy Busy and Hungry 3. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas from Diethood 4. Bang Bang Shrimp from Princess Pinky Girl Coming Next Week.... Country Steak Milanese Savory Lemon Dinner Ideas Website Email Pinterest Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please send us an email and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.   Copyright © 2026 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via Carrie's Experimental Kitchen website. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog's owner is strictly prohibited. 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