Butter-Glazed Asparagus
Campbell's KitchenIt's time to say goodbye to parsnips and turnips for awhile and say hello to the great produce of spring: asparagus, peas, artichokes, fresh herbs and baby greens such as spinach and arugula. Don't worry, root veggies -- we'll see you again next winter.

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Spring Side Dish Recipes

According to Mark Bittman, asparagus is substantially better when eaten in season - and that season is now.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

Erase your fear of spring's prickliest produce with our how to peel artichokes video, then make this simple and luxurious recipe.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

Go beyond just "two peas in a pod" with a pretty dish of three kinds of peas: regular, snow and sugar snap.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

No need to buy arborio rice for this mushroom, sun-dried tomato and spinach risotto - regular rice works nicely.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

Chef Curtis Stone gives sugar snaps an Asian spin by seasoning them with shallots, garlic, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

In this recipe by Marcus Samuelsson, asparagus is quickly blanched, then dressed with a warm vinaigrette, toasted almonds and Parmesan cheese.
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Ginger and jalapeño - two ingredients valued for their anti-inflammatory properties - make the nutritional powerhouse spinach even healthier.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes

Quick-cooking couscous (a tiny pasta) is a great side for busy weeknights. It's seasoned with mint, cashews and orange zest in this dish, which requires just 10 minutes of active time.
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Tender and buttery-tasting new potatoes are dressed up with fresh herbs, yogurt and a bit of butter in this recipe.
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Mint perks up peas in this super-fast dish, which would go well with baby lamb chops, chicken, salmon or halibut.
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Spring Side Dish Recipes