Spring Forward with Light & Fresh Recipes

There’s nothing better than sitting outside on a sunny Spring afternoon with a refreshingly fruity beverage and enjoying a light and flavorful lunch that’s both savory and comforting. Instead of the same boxed soup and boring side salad, Award-Winning Chef to the Stars Ryan Rondeno offers simple, mouth-watering recipes to freshen up your daily menu, also found on his user-friendly guide and reference tool App—FoodCulture. 

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Take a closer look at Chef Ryan Rondeno’s recipe recommendations for Spring!

Citrus Ginger Lemonade

Ginger beer adds a nice touch to this citrus lemonade!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients
2 c. fresh squeezed orange juice
1 c. lemon juice
3/4 c – 1 c. simple syrup
16 oz. ginger beer
1 c. water
1/2 c. sparkling water
Garnish with lemon and orange slices
3-4 sprigs of mint 

Instructions

Juice orange and lemon juice. Add simple syrup, ginger beer, water, and sparkling water. Taste for adjustments. Serve with mint, lemon, and orange slices.

Spring Vegetable Soup 

Hearty soup that’s full of nutritious vegetables and flavor, perfect on a cool spring night!

Preparation Time: 55 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients
2-3 tbs. olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 medium onion, small diced
1 fennel bulb, small diced
4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced
12oz. golden tomatoes, halved
2 tbs. garlic, chopped
3-4 sprigs of thyme
2 tbsp. dill, chopped
6 c. of vegetable or chicken broth
6 oz. English peas
1 small Romanesco or cauliflower
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 15oz. can of cannellini beans
2 tbs. butter
1 bunch of parsley
3/4 c. pecorino Romano cheese
 2 cloves garlic
 1/2 c. sliced almonds, toasted
 3/4 c. olive oil
 salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

For the tomatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the tomatoes in half and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Set aside. For the soup: In a 8 qt. dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil and butter to medium heat. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, cannellini beans, and fennel. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme, lemon zest and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in vegetable broth. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Bring a 4 qt. pot of salted water to a boil, Add peas and cook for 2-3 minutes. Once done, transfer to an ice bath and cool quickly. Remove and set aside. Repeat the same steps with romanesco. Taste soup for seasoning adjustments. Add tomato, peas, and romanesco. Cook for another 5 minutes. For the Parsley Pesto: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast the almonds for 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool and set aside. In a blender, add parsley, pecorino cheese, garlic, almonds, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning adjustments. Set aside. To Assemble: Ladle soup into individual bowls. Serve with parsley pesto. Enjoy!

Mediterranean Fregola Couscous Salad

This Mediterranean couscous salad is full of bright fresh flavors. An easy salad to execute for your next dinner party!

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 1/4 c. fregola(Italian) couscous
2 vine ripe tomatoes, small diced
1/4 c. mint, chopped
2 Persian cucumbers, small diced
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1/4 c.  fresh lemon juice
 3/4 c. olive oil
 salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

In a 6 qt pot, bring 3 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add fregola and cook until al dente, about 8 – 10 minutes. Drain. In a stainless steel bowl, add tomato, cucumber, mint, parsley, and couscous. Add lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve!

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