Spring Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/seasonal-recipes/spring-recipes/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:30:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png Spring Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/seasonal-recipes/spring-recipes/ 32 32 How To Make Canned Pickled Beets https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/ https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:18:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=78106 Making homemade pickled beets is a great way to preserve the flavors of fresh beets! Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make canned pickled beets at home.
Two slices of pickled beets are speared onto the end of a fork held above an open jar of homemade pickles.
This pickled beet recipe is tasty enough to turn even the staunchest of beet-haters into a fan. This heirloom canning recipe has been passed down in my family for generations (and we've verified it to make sure it is up to modern canning safety standards), so you can trust that it's a winner! Plus, pickles are some of the easiest recipes to kick off a canning journey. Let's get pickling! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/pickled-beets/feed/ 0 Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:39:58 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=23861 Strawberries are the first cannable produce to come off in our area, and it's normally the first time I pull out my canner for the year. I canned a number of wonderful strawberry recipes this year, but none of them hold a candle to the wonderful Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam recipe directly from the pages of the canning bible—the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. This jam is pretty much life-changing. It's sweet, tangy, fruity. I know some people love the smooth, clear results you get with making jelly, but this jam is packed full of rhubarb chunks and strawberry pieces. I love that you can actually see the fruit when you spread it onto an English muffin. This jam makes my breakfast happy. Get the recipe -->]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-jam/feed/ 9 Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:15:59 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63781 Rhubarb and strawberries are baked together in this wonderful, spring-inspired pie. A single slice of strawberry rhubarb pie on a white plate topped with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. A delicious pie doesn’t have to be complicated! This strawberry rhubarb pie recipe is easy to make, tasty, and captures the flavors of spring. It’s impressive enough to take to a family potluck picnic and simple enough to serve with your weeknight dinner. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe/feed/ 0 How to Freeze Strawberries https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-strawberries/ https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-strawberries/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:13:54 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=52178 Preserve the flavors of summer by learning how to freeze strawberries! It's an easy task that takes just a few minutes, and the frozen berries can be used in hundreds of ways. Make strawberry crisp, turn them into jam, put them in your smoothies—the possibilities are endless! Each May, I pick around 100 pounds of fresh, red, ripe strawberries. While a lot of those beautiful berries go straight into my family’s mouths, I do manage to save some of them for freezing as well. Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits to freeze because freezing preserves the flavor so well, and frozen strawberries are stupendously versatile! We love using frozen strawberries in jams, smoothies, crisps, pies, and oatmeal. Frozen strawberries are a wonderful way to bring a little bit of summer to wintertime! Overhead of fresh strawberries in a ceramic punnet with fresh berries spilling out.

How do you freeze strawberries without them getting mushy?

Let’s be honest, no matter what you do, frozen strawberries are never going to have the same texture after defrosting as they would if they were fresh. But you can help the strawberries keep their shape and avoid mushiness if you follow a few simple rules:
  • Avoid using overripe strawberries—if they are dark red and already super-soft before going into the freezer, they will be mushy when you defrost them.
  • Freeze your strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet before moving them to containers. Big clumps of frozen berries will defrost unevenly, making them more prone to mush.
  • Wash your strawberries before freezing. This will remove any potential mold or bacteria that would help your strawberries break down faster.
Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/how-to-freeze-strawberries/feed/ 0 Simple Steamed Asparagus Recipe https://wholefully.com/steamed-asparagus-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/steamed-asparagus-recipe/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:16:56 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63777 A simple recipe for steamed asparagus that gives you maximum flavor and tenderness. This classic side dish is easy to prepare and goes with almost any meal. Close view of seasoned, plump asparagus on a round white plate with two lemon wheels.   Steamed asparagus is a simple, yet elegant side dish that pairs well with almost every meal. Steaming the asparagus helps you to maximize flavor while keeping the crisp, juicy texture asparagus is famous for. This steamed asparagus recipe is a must-have for your list of favorite side dishes and it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/steamed-asparagus-recipe/feed/ 0 Strawberry Muffins Recipe https://wholefully.com/strawberry-muffins/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-muffins/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:01:01 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74358 Bursting with juicy flavor, these Strawberry Muffins are perfect for lunch boxes or snack time. Try them with this easy-to-follow recipe!
A tea towel-lined bowl is filled with strawberry muffins and fresh berries.
These fluffy, bakery-style muffins are bursting with the flavor of Spring—ripe, red strawberries! This strawberry muffin recipe is a perfect way to use up some of the amazing in-season strawberries in your area. Strawberry muffins are a perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. These muffins freeze beautifully—meaning you can bake up a huge batch of them and keep them on hand for those mornings when you are rushing out the door. Let's get baking! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-muffins/feed/ 0 Adorable Carrot Cake Cookies https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-cookies/ https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-cookies/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=59120 We transformed classic carrot cake into chewy, soft cookies. These are sure to please carrot cake lovers and carrot cake skeptics alike. Alternating pattern of soft carrot cake cookies frosted two ways, half with full cream cheese frosting and a frosting carrot detail and half with a frosting drizzle and chopped nuts. There is something perfectly springtime about carrot cake. And these adorable carrot cake cookies take everyone's favorite Easter cake and turn it into a sharable, hand-held cookie that will look perfect on your Easter buffet table! These carrot cake cookies come together in flash, can be made ahead of time, and are super easy to decorate. Leave them plain or make our easy cream cheese frosting to add adorable carrots, swizzles, or other springtime decorations. Let's get baking! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/carrot-cake-cookies/feed/ 0 Sheet Pan Salmon with a Maple Glaze https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-maple-glazed-salmon/ https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-maple-glazed-salmon/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:23:50 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=41174 Sheet pan salmon with maple glaze needs minimal effort for maximum flavor. In a few steps, you can have flaky salmon filets & perfect sides.Sheet pan covered with a silicon baking sheet, salmon, asparagus, and potatoes, ready to be cooked.Looking for an effortless yet delicious dinner idea? Look no further than sheet pan salmon with a mouthwatering maple glaze! This easy-to-make dish brings together the natural goodness of salmon fillets with the sweet tanginess of maple syrup, resulting in a flavor sensation that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Plus, the convenience factor is off the charts - simply toss some potatoes and asparagus onto the same pan, and let everything cook together to perfection. It's a one-pan wonder that will have you spending less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying a wholesome meal with your loved ones. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-maple-glazed-salmon/feed/ 1 Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe https://wholefully.com/twice-baked-potatoes/ https://wholefully.com/twice-baked-potatoes/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:01:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=76193 Twice baked potatoes are a cheesy, comforting, classic side dish! Easy enough for a weeknight but delicious enough for holidays, you'll love these potatoes.
Twice baked potatoes served on a white platter topped with snipped chives.
If you're craving the ultimate cheesy comfort food, look no further than our delicious twice-baked potatoes recipe! These taters are like a warm, cheesy hug for your taste buds. With crispy potato skins stuffed to the brim with creamy mashed potatoes and a generous helping of cheese, it's a dish that will make your heart skip a beat. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or a potluck with friends, these twice-baked potatoes are a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make. So grab your apron and let's get cheesy! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/twice-baked-potatoes/feed/ 0 Spinach Tortellini Soup https://wholefully.com/november-farmers-market-spinach-tortellini-soup/ https://wholefully.com/november-farmers-market-spinach-tortellini-soup/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:37:00 +0000 https://backtoherroots.com/2010/11/06/november-farmers-market-spinach-tortellini-soup/ With its short ingredient list and quick assembly, this Spinach Tortellini Soup is perfect for busy weeknights. From start to finish, it will be ready in 15 minutes!
A bowl of tortellini soup garnished with shaved parmesan rests on a plate atop a striped kitchen linen.
There's something undeniably comforting about a steaming bowl of soup, especially when it's loaded with tender spinach and cheese-filled tortellini. Spinach tortellini soup is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for chilly days or when you crave a cozy meal. Soup has a magical way of soothing the soul, and this spinach tortellini version is no exception. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/november-farmers-market-spinach-tortellini-soup/feed/ 6