Lemon Orzo

This lemon orzo pasta is lightly creamy and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Easy to make in one pot in 20 minutes, it's perfect for weeknights!

This lemon orzo recipe is an easy, delicious one-pot dinner or side dish. This spring, it’s been one of my go-to weeknight meals. It calls for just 10 ingredients, cooks up in 20 minutes, and—best of all—is a hit with the whole family, kiddo included! I love this lemon orzo pasta because it’s bright, fresh, and creamy without any cream. The starches from the orzo and a little Parmesan perfect its comforting texture, while fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and herbs supply its zingy flavor. I often mix in some chickpeas and sautéed asparagus to make this lemon orzo a meal on…

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Perfect Oatmeal Cookies

The best oatmeal cookie recipe! It yields soft and chewy oatmeal cookies that are perfectly spiced with cinnamon. Add raisins or chocolate chips!

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This oatmeal cookie recipe makes perfect soft and chewy oatmeal cookies! They’re warmly spiced with cinnamon and filled with rich flavor from butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. And though I often make this recipe with raisins, it works well with a variety of mix-ins. Fold in walnuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips! Another reason to love this oatmeal cookie recipe? You don’t need a mixer to make it. The dough is easy to mix up with a spatula and basic pantry ingredients whenever a cookie craving strikes. This recipe was originally published in Sarah Copeland’s cookbook Every Day Is Saturday, and…

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The Easy Lemon Dessert Our Readers Can’t Stop Making This Spring

This lemon blueberry bread is moist, tender, and filled with sweet berries. With just 10 ingredients, it’s an easy spring dessert readers make on repeat.

As the weather warms up this spring, I’ve noticed my dessert cravings shifting. So long, chocolate—right now, I want all things bright and citrusy. I’m clearly not alone in this, because of all the desserts on Love & Lemons, there’s one our readers can’t stop making this spring: this lemon blueberry bread. Joe wrote, “I’ve made this so many times now… Everyone who tries it loves it!” And Lisa commented, “This bread has me hankering for spring and I’ll definitely be making it again!” It’ll be on repeat in my kitchen this season too. Here’s why I love this lemon…

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Asparagus Soup

This creamy asparagus soup recipe is perfect for spring! Made with asparagus, peas, and leeks, it has a bright green color and fresh flavor.

spring / soups / vegan

This asparagus soup is practically spring in a bowl! A vibrant blend of asparagus, peas, herbs, and leeks, it’s light, nourishing, and full of fresh spring flavor. If you’re craving a classic cream of asparagus soup, you can add a splash of heavy cream, but this simple recipe is also delicious without it. I love this soup as a spring dinner with some crusty bread or focaccia on the side. It comes together in under 45 minutes (and most of the cook time is hands-off), so it’s totally weeknight-possible. This asparagus soup recipe is an updated version of one I…

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Best Egg Salad

The BEST egg salad recipe! Delicious on a sandwich or straight from the bowl, this easy egg salad is creamy, tangy, and bright. A perfect lunch!

spring / vegetarian

This egg salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and bright. A perfect quick lunch, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh herbs. Try it on an egg salad sandwich (my favorite), or spoon it over crackers or greens! I especially love this recipe for lunch during the spring. Lately, I’ve been making it weekly. But I haven’t always been an egg salad fan—for the longest time, I thought I didn’t like it. This recipe changed my mind. Hands down the best egg salad I’ve tried, it has plenty of texture thanks to chopped (not mashed) hard boiled eggs…

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15 Fresh Spring Dessert Recipes

Our best spring desserts! These seasonal sweets include zesty lemon treats, fruity baking recipes, homemade ice cream, and all things carrot cake.

If you’re looking for fresh spring desserts, you’re in the right place! These spring dessert recipes showcase the best flavors of the season—bright lemon, tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, earthy carrot cake, and more. Whether you’re hosting a special celebration or craving an easy everyday treat, we have ideas you’ll love! Out of the hundreds of dessert recipes on Love & Lemons, these are the ones I come back to every spring. I’ve made them for family birthdays, Easter, Mother’s Day, and on rainy spring afternoons when I need something sweet. I hope a few become favorites in your kitchen too! Our…

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25 Best Easter Brunch Ideas

I've rounded up my best Easter brunch ideas to help you plan the perfect menu! They include hearty egg dishes, spring salads, muffins, and more.

If you’re looking for Easter brunch ideas for your menu this weekend, you’re in the right place! Below, I’ve rounded up my best Easter brunch recipes, including crowd-pleasing favorites like breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, and the perfect spring salad. You’ll find savory brunch ideas like quiche and breakfast potatoes as well as sweet ones like coffee cake (and carrot cake, which I think we can go ahead and call dessert). At the bottom of this post, I’ve also shared a sample Easter brunch menu. Try the whole thing (it won’t disappoint!) or use it as a starting point for your…

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

This lemon olive oil cake recipe is incredibly moist and filled with bright, fruity flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it's an easy, delicious treat!

This lemon olive oil cake recipe is my new favorite spring dessert…and possibly my new favorite dessert, period. It has a moist and tender texture and fruity, citrusy flavor from lemon juice, lemon zest, and plenty of olive oil. I’ve already made this cake three times this spring—it’s that delicious! This olive oil cake recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and equipment. I love to whip it up for an everyday treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. It’s also lovely for holidays and gatherings. I dust it with powdered sugar or pile it with whipped cream and strawberries…

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Scalloped Potatoes

In this scalloped potatoes recipe, I layer tender potatoes with a creamy sauce and cheddar cheese. It's a comforting, delicious holiday side dish!

This scalloped potatoes recipe features tender layers of potatoes baked in a creamy sauce. Onions and fresh thyme add savory depth, and melty cheddar cheese takes it over the top! When I was growing up, my family always had homemade scalloped potatoes at Easter. Cheesy and comforting, they were my favorite part of our holiday dinner. A few years back, I set out to develop my own version of this classic dish. It took lots of testing and tweaking to get just right, but I couldn’t be happier with the results. The sauce is creamy, but not overly rich, and the…

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15 Easy Easter Appetizers

These Easter appetizers will be a hit with guests! They include zesty dips, fresh finger foods, and more ideas to add bright flavor to your spring menu.

These Easter appetizers are the perfect way to kick off an Easter brunch or dinner! They include classic appetizer ideas like deviled eggs as well as vibrant dips and light bites made with spring’s best produce. Easy to make (or make ahead), they’ll be a hit with you and your guests. I always make a few of these Easter appetizers when I host my family for the holiday. They start the meal with fresh spring flavors…and they give everyone something to snack on if our breakfast casserole or scalloped potatoes need an extra couple minutes in the oven. No stress—we’ve…

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