allisonmartinholt

A lemony cake topped with toasted pine nuts. Chamomile flowers add a pretty touch. Makes 1 9-inch Cake

Fava bean greens, garlic, and lemon adds a delicious flavor to the baby artichokes and fava beans in this simple dish. It makes a nice casual starter to grilled meat.Serves 2-4

These tasty chicken thighs stuffed with fava bean greens pesto and served with vegetables, are great eaten outside on a bright spring afternoon.Serves 4

Fresh sorrel mixed with a robust olive oil adds a delicious touch to slow baked spring onions.  I like to serve them with a few slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano or as a side dish to chicken.Serves 4-6

In this dish, salmon is baked with olive oil, fresh rosemary, and lemon and served with roasted cherry tomatoes and scallions.  I left the stems on the tomatoes for a more rustic touch.Serves 2-4

This is a delicious way to make use of spring onions when they are at their peak.  Basil and parsley also add a fresh taste to the chickpeas and tuna in this simple dish.  It is a great starter to a spring evening dinner.Serves 4-6

Onions, fresh peas, and herbs give delicious couscous a spring touch.  A small drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil before serving, adds a delicate flavor to this dish.Serves 4

The flavors of basil and lemon combine well with the fava beans in this dish.  The puree and a small drizzle of olive oil provides a delicious balance to the baked cod. Serves 2-4

For this dish, baby artichokes are baked slowly with a combination of herbs, olive oil, and lemon.  It makes a nice starter to a spring menu.Serves 4-6

Fresh dill adds a spring color and delicious flavor to the salmon in this recipe.Serves 3-4