Let's celebrate spring with the spring flavors!

Spring has finally come! Isn't that wonderful?! Here, at Bravo Italy Gourmet everyone is so excited about typical for Italians daily outlings and picnics during the following weekends! Not to mention throwing out/tucking away all the sweaters, warm jackets, hats and scarfs for long, loooong months!

However, since it's a gourmet blog, we cannot but to talk about food. With the arrival of spring, so many fresh fruit and vegetables have finally become available, local markets are bustling with fresh vegetables and herbs! We shouldn't just look at those, just the opposite, buy as much as you can lift and include some/all of them in the daily menu! I found some delicious recipes on the Good Food website (by BBC), and I can bet all of these dishes are truly mouth watering for everyone!

1. Spring chicken in a pot

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Casseroles aren't just for winter - this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto.

Nutrition per serving: 339 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 8g, sugar 12g, salt 0.5 g.

Click here for the recipe!

2. Springtime spaghetti & meatballs

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For a warmer weather take on this Italian classic replace beef with pork and swap tomato sauce with garden greens.

Nutrition per serving: 699 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 52g, fat 38 g, saturated fat 19g, fibre 6g, sugar 4g, salt 0.4 g.

Click here for the recipe.

3. Spring salmon with minty veg

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An easy-to-prepare healthy meal which counts for two of your five-a-day.

Nutrition per serving: 555 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 42g, fat 26 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 10g, sugar 8g, salt 0.23 g

Click here for the recipe

4. Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

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This satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down.

Nutrition per serving: 594 kcalories, protein 27g, carbohydrate 56g, fat 31 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 16g, sugar 19g, salt 2.35 g

Click here for the recipe

5. Springtime pasta with ricotta

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Put some spring into your pasta with this light dish, on the table in just 10 minutes.

Nutrition per serving: 472 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 62g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 8,8g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1,34 g

Click here for the recipe

6. Parmesan spring chicken

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Full of spring flavours, the Parmesan coating gives a satisfying crunch and the meat stays tender.

Nutrition per serving: 339 kcalories, protein 42g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 3g, sugar 3g, salt 0.53 g

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7. Spring greens & blue cheese risotto

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Blue cheese crumbled into the risotto gives this risotto a rich, warming winter flavour.

Nutrition per serving: 661 kcalories, protein 20.3g, carbohydrate 85.4g, fat 26.2 g, saturated fat 9.1g, fibre 6.8g, salt 1.17 g

Click here for the recipe.

8. Risotto of spring vegetables

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Try Gordon Ramsay’s clever, shortcut way to make a fresh springtime risotto.

Nutrition per serving: 694 kcalories, protein 28g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 34 g, saturated fat 18g, fibre 7g, salt 1.37 g

Click here for the recipe.

9. Springtime pasta

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A hearty, rustic dish, ready for the table in 20 mins - try our ideas for using up the goat's cheese too.

Nutrition per serving: 493 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 79g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.18 g

Click here for the recipe.

10. Spring vegetable tagliatelle with lemon & chive sauce

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Put some spring into your pasta, with this fresh yet simple supper idea. It's on the table in under half an hour and is low-fat too.

Nutrition per serving: 469 kcalories, protein 21g, carbohydrate 84g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 7g, sugar 4g, salt 0.48 g

Click here for the recipe.

Enjoy the Spring!!!