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Dishes Inspired by the Shades of Spring

Delicate greens have long been associated with the arrival of spring. In the kitchen, it’s a colour that says fresh, bright and delicious. These recipes pay homage to it with everything from soup to dessert.

Chilled Pea Soup with Corned Beef & Mustard Cream

 

 

Chilled Pea Soup with Corned Beef & Mustard Cream

Classic chilled pea soup gets a unique twist from its garnishes—salty slices of corned beef and mustard-spiked sour cream.

 

 

Chimichurri Roast Chicken with Snap Peas & Bacon

Bursting with herbs, garlic and just enough chili heat, this vibrant chimichurri sauce both dresses and accessorizes a pair of juicy roast chickens.

Chimichurri Roast Chicken with Snap Peas & Bacon

Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Grilled Zucchini

 

 

Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Grilled Zucchini

Ricotta gnocchi are less finicky than their spud-based cousins. This version gets a baseline of flavour and verdant colour from spinach.

 

 

Grasshopper Pie

Inspired by the minty cocktail of the same name, this retro dessert features the yin-yang of a crunchy, chocolaty crust and a smooth, minty filling.

Grasshopper Pie