Spring is a great time for barbecues, get-togethers, and parties; here are 12 deliciously easy spring meals that are great for a small group or large gathering.
Spring is a great time for barbecues, get-togethers, and parties. With food always being at the center, finding deliciously easy meals this busy time of year can be challenging. So I thought, why not put together some of our favorite meals that our entire family loves?
The weather here in Colorado is a minute-by-minute case, meaning that while it is beautiful, it can also be completely unpredictable. One day it will be 85 degrees and sunshine, the next day rainy, cloudy and cold. So I love to have on the menu something for the slow cooker, which is also great for baseball nights, something for the grill for the warm weather evenings, and salad, something we can eat at home, serve at a barbecue, or take on the go for soccer, baseball or track meets.
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I love the two slow cooker meals below because you can serve them plain, with a bun, on a tortilla or even on a salad. They are versatile, and my kids love these two recipes. What is also great about these two recipes is that the toppers change the look and feel of each recipe.
The salads are literally my favorite dishes and are so easy to throw together.
The grilled chicken recipes are easy: letting the chicken marinate at night and then letting my hubby grill them up. I love these on nights when I am busy. And he is in charge of dinner.
The chicken tenders are one of our family’s new to-go-to recipes, and I love that they are baked, not fried. Now go ahead and fry them up, but if you want more spring-inspired dishes with a healthy twist, these are a fantastic recipe.
And don’t forget soup! I love making soup; it is not just a cold-weather meal. It’s great paired with a salad or to serve on its own – a light meal that is just downright tasty. Chilled or hot, I love soup all year long.
The key to a successful spring dinner is that they are kid-friendly, at least in our home. A bonus for me is when they are 30 minutes or less, which most of these meals are. Either way, enjoy the springtime activities with families and friends, of course, while you are enjoying fantastic food as well.
Don’t forget to pin this round-up of Spring Dinners to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kabobs
20-Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Baked Taco Ranch Chicken Taquitos
Jalapeno Lime Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Oh yum, this food looks heavenly! Totally had to pin this for later! It’s funny, my son LOVED chicken parm but we were talking about how grilled chicken would be a healthier option.. I am totally going to try that grilled chicken parm recipe! Thanks 😉
YAY! Let me know what you think. xo San
These dishes look great! I keep forgetting about this site!
Lots & Lots Of Dishes To Make Theay Look Delicious Thank You!!
I love your collection of meals! Absolutely delicious!
Thanks Deanna! xo San
Great collection of spring meals. I love going to Foodie and checking out the recipes others share.
Me too Cynthia! xo San
That soba noodle recipe is right up my alley! I can’t wait to try some of these!
Trisha – I can’t wait for you to try it the sauce is amazing! xo San
The Italian subs look especially appetizing to me. Delicious!
One of my husband’s favorite! xo San
G’day! Great recipes Sandra! Shared the love today!
Cheers! Joanne
Thanks girl, will return the love! xo San
I had never actually been to foodie.com before, so thank you for introducing me!
Maggie, I am going to send you some info to get your started!!! It will bring you some traffic once you get going on it. xo San
Great post Sandra! I see some things I need to try.
Oh great Mary Ellen, I can’t wait! xo San
That coconut shrimp looks so good. Love that it is baked.
This is amazing and low cal compared to the fried version! xo San
oh, I so have to try some of these, they look great!
Thanks, you’ll love them. xo San
I wouldn’t mind the big Sunday Dinner tradition coming back. We used to go to my gram’s every single Sunday after church, without fail. 🙂
I love memories like that!! xo San
I love the sounds of a few of those. I think I will try the sobi noodles.
these look so tasty! I love finding new recipes to try out
Great links and recipes! It’s amazing how many tasty things you have here in the blog!
the baked coconut shrimp looks amazing! I can’t wait to try your recipe this weekend!
I am always ready to try some great new recipes! Thank you for this compilation!
Great selection! I can’t wait to make some of these.
YOU simply amaze me. From the recipes all the way down to how you take your pictures and post them. Everything looks so inviting. I am so hungry now!!!
Thanks so much! Glad you came by! xo San
I love a great roundup! These all look so delicious I will definitely have to try a few! HUGS
Thanks Cheryl! xo San
These all look so amazing! Can’t wait to try some of these dishes out, thank you 🙂
The Classic Italian looks really good and simple to make! I will have to try that one!
Beautiful blog post. So many chicken recipes… But, we begin harvesting chicken in about a month, so I’ve saved you to my favorites for a revisit. It will still be Spring, so I’ll share you with our followers and to our Pinterest wall once we are harvesting chickens. Thanks for posting on Fresh Foods Wednesday. Love the local and sustainable focus of it.